In 2018, emojis were introduce into xLights through the Shapes Effect. Since then, a few enhancements have helped to make the emoji appear as they do in modern devices. Tonight we will demonstrate the emoji package and ways you might… Read More
xLights Webinar: The WARP Effect
Tonight, 6/20/2023 discover how to manipulate pixels, create waves of motion, and bring your sequencing to life with the Warp effect. Using Warp is just one way to enhance your effects and allow them to stand out during specific parts… Read More
December 2022 Webinar: xLights Text Effect on Icicles and Sub-models
Tonight we dive into the captivating world of text effects on sub models! Unleash your creativity and learn how to make your lighting displays come alive with mesmerizing text effects. This session promises to be an illuminating exploration, packed with… Read More
xLights Webinar: The States Effect
Unlock the power of the “State Effect” in xLights and revolutionize your sequencing experience! Have you ever wondered what the “State Effect” is and how it can benefit you, particularly when working with static props or singing coro faces? Join… Read More
Text Effect with Background Layering
If you have avoided using the Layer Blending box, you shouldn’t. It’s easy to use it… when you know and understand how it works. Check out how layer blending and the buffer help create this cool effect using the Text… Read More
Edit Images and Remove Backgrounds for use in xLights (Paint 3D)
EDIT IMAGES AND REMOVE BACKGROUNDS FOR USE IN XLIGHTS (PAINT 3D) Do you have an image that you want to place on your matrix or mega tree? And you are wondering how if you could remove the background and make… Read More
THE XLIGHTS VIDEO EFFECTS
This is a walk-through of the xLights Video Effect. Discover the several interesting ways that you can incorporate videos in xLights. Learn useful tips about: Where to find video content Challenges of using Video with xLights Where to… Read More
Morph Updates for 2019
MORPH UPDATES FOR 2019 MORPH UPDATES AND EFFECTS Learn about some of the interesting and supercool enhancements that have been added to xLights to make your props pretty-much easier, quicker, and more fascinating. With the morph-buffer effects/functionality with live feedback/display,… Read More
The NEW Shader Effect in xLights
The new Shader Effect is here! This makes 3 new effects added into xLights for 2019. We are thrilled to have this customizable addition in xLights. Huge thank you to Michael Allen, who showed me what shaders are. Many shaders… Read More
THE xLIGHTS PICTURE EFFECT
THE xLIGHTS PICTURE EFFECT Learn the step by step procedure on how to tweak images to create amazing picture effects… As well as interesting and pretty easy ways that you can create multiple images. Scaling-to-fit, hue-shift, extrapolation, motion, layer, kaleidoscope… Read More