Monday, December 9, 2019

How to Save money on WiFi!

How to Save money on WiFi: 

So for Cruise Ship entertainers we use Wifi as our lifeline back home while we’re at sea. 
Some companies like Royal Caribbean (who has ZOOM the fastest WiFi at sea!) you pay a flat $18 a day for unlimited wifi that’s good enough to stream Netflix, Facetime, and basically like your average home WiFi (on the newer ships) 

Other companies like Disney and Norwegian charge per data amount. So I can purchase $5.00, $10 or $20 plan, and in this case A $5 card gets you 72mb of data (yeah not much) and the speed we’ll be happy if it’s anything above 1.5 or 2MBPS 
OH YEAH welcome to our world! Nothing like waiting 15min and $5.00 to see your friends Cat photo on Facebook! Ha ha 

The problem is I can blow thru a $5.00 card in seconds just by turning on my phone! 

So the old trick was “Low power mode”
And that prevented the phone from using background app refresh etc to conserve battery while saving you money on Internet.

But if you plug in your iPhone and it hits 80% 💥 your phone goes off low power mode and drains your entire data plan in minutes (which is why I buy $5.00 plans frequently instead of $20 gone every time I plugged in my phone and forgot to sign out. 


However the IOS13 has a nice feature for WiFi 
Called 

“LOW DATA” 

Turn this on and it works great! 
Read the details below and see the photos attached to where to find it. 
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=15p1aZ7BRdk2lgwnRwjRDbQg159vGvCMxhttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=199vcuUvE7MTSBuw8JITjV2-VD7iYeQ3c
What to expect in Low Data Mode
Different apps use different ways of reducing data usage in Low Data Mode. In general, here's what you can expect:
Apps might stop using network data when you're not actively using them.
Background App Refresh is turned off.
The quality of streaming content might be reduced.
Automatic downloads and backups are turned off.
Services such as iCloud Photos pause updates.
Built-in iOS apps and services adapt to Low Data Mode in the following ways:
App Store: Video autoplay, automatic updates, and automatic downloads are turned off.
Music: Automatic downloads and high quality streaming are turned off.
Podcasts: The frequency of feed updates is limited, and episodes are downloaded only on Wi-Fi.
News: Article prefetching is turned off.
iCloud: Updates are paused, and automatic backups and iCloud Photos updates are turned off.
FaceTime: Video bitrate is optimized for lower bandwidth.

Hope this helps you keep that data plan running all day and not just minutes! 
Happy Surfing and don’t forget to visit my website at 
www.QLabTutorial.com 


Saturday, November 9, 2019

VANISH MAGAZINE ARTICLE









Check out my Article in VANISH MAGAZINE
 "Take Control of Your Show"
Click here to get access to the full story.
https://joom.ag/qh7e/p24

www.QlabTutorial.com

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that’s because Qlab Show Control was firing all the lighting, sound and video cues as well as triggering curtain cues and even calling all spot light cues automatically into the wireless comms. This not only allowed us to produce
a bigger production with less expenses but it enabled spot light operators and stage crew to be swapped out during the 51 show run without any rehearsals! Qlab took care of everything.
The most popular comment I get from other acts is “that wouldn’t work for me because my show runs live and needs to have cues handled manually”.
Well then, that is where the worlds most amazing remote system comes in... Media Monkey! It’s the remote designed for Qlab by Audio Ape.
Many of you have been using the Audio Ape Remote for your iPhone or iPad for years, controlling only your audio cues. Media Monkey is slightly different, first it’s more advanced then Version 1.0 which many of
you might have used, and more importantly it is USB, designed to run many apps in your computer, specifically designed to fire Qlab Cues! And this is what allows the performer on stage to now have full control over Lighting, Video, Live Cameras and of course Sound cues and overall Volume.
So many times I’m doing a show and the sound tech decides the volume is too loud and lowers it. With media monkey remote you can immediately tap your pocket and the volume is restored! What if I told you not only can you have your show run live, but actually skip full routines, add new ones, and even
do impromptu close up magic with a specific lighting, live cameras and music that was never part of the original running order!
You can!
On the remote are 5 simple buttons, Volume Up, Volume Down, Go, Move Up, and Move Down, pretty simple, however, there are 3 additional buttons which can be fired by holding down one of three buttons for 3
seconds. If you hold the Go button for 3 seconds all cues will gently fade out and stop, allowing you to do any number of things, like restart, skip the trick, etc. Holding down the Move Up or Move Down buttons fires one
of two possible Hotkey cues, which could
be assigned to anything you wish in Media Monkey. In my case I assigned the key to a live camera routine where I can immediately stop all cues, fade in a live camera, play background music and go to a specific lighting cue, all by pressing 1 button! The programing possibilities are nearly endless, it’s just deciding what you want to use it for.

I am often asked about the signals range? I can safely say Its amazing!
For example, at the end of my shows, I go to the lobby to do a Meet & Greet but I have a cue that must fire after the Cruise Director finishes his talk, on his last word I can activate that cue from the lobby using the remote. The most impressive Media Monkey example, for me, happens while performing on Disney Cruise lines. As I begin my show in what’s called the Mod Lift, basically like the elevator pit on other ships, except it’s 20 times faster

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and has a ceiling that opens mere seconds before you appear. This means I fire my first cue to start the show 15’ under the stage beneath an 8” thick floor! And Media Monkey has never failed.
Not only do I use the remote in my large production shows, but I find it even more beneficial for my smaller one man comedy magic shows, which again, puts me in complete control.
Another included add-on to this remote system is the free app called “Lab Monkey,” a remote viewer for iPhone, iPod or iPad, which displays your Qlab; cue list, next cue, time before the cue is completed and many other features in giant bold letters that can be seen from across the stage. In my case I bought a large iPad Pro which sits right in front of the monitor, giving me a huge 10” screen allowing me to see my show cues, running order, and a clock, great for certain acts who tend to run overtime, (which never happens to me “cough cough” ha ha!)
You can add notes, for instance, you want to thank the host or sponsor of your event and don’t want to forget their names, you type that on the cue list reminding you live on stage. I often use it to help advertise my next event, I just add the information to the notes of the cue, and with a simple glance at my iPad I don’t miss a beat. You can even have your assistant type something backstage and see it live on stage... hmmm, which opens a few fun possibilities!
I keep the tiny remote (about the size of a Key Fob) in my right pocket, using double sided tape to keep it from sliding around so it’s exactly where I want, the exact distance my index finger ends up when hooking my thumb into my pocket, in this position I can simply press buttons through the outside of my pants, easily feeling the correct button due to the layout. A little trick I use is gluing a bead to the center button creating a protruding bump which can easily be felt through your pants, even jeans.
The possibilities are endless, if you’ve never used Qlab before you might feel a bit lost, well this is where I come in. Okay, fine, there is a catch! lol
I’ve created a website called Qlab Tutorial where I teach everything you need to know about using Qlab for your shows, along with the hardware needed. There are over 2hrs of FREE (that’s right Free) online tutorial videos. You can learn every step necessary to program your own shows; from basic play, loop and fade out cues, advanced programming ming and using Qlab to automatically call all your own spot light cues using a cheap battery bluetooth speaker!
And, I’m adding new videos and series every month! Numerous great tips and tricks, so check out the site to start learning today.
If you are stuck or don’t want the hassle of programming then I offer One-on-One consults and can even program your entire show for you and teach you how to run it.
Links to both a free download of QLab software and Audio Ape can be found
on my website at: www.QlabTutorial.com
It’s time to take control of your show! With Qlab Show control and Audio Ape Remotes the possibilities are endless!
-Justino Zoppe www.QlabTutorial.com
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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Live Camera's in Qlab

HOW TO USE LIVE CAMERAS IN QLAB


I have been getting asked a lot about using IMAG in Qlab. (IMAG = Image Magnification)
Live Cameras are a very large part of my shows for many years now, and that wouldn't have been possible without Qlab. Each show will have different needs and require different hardware to accomplish the effect they require.

For instance, when I perform close up magic I use am HD Sony Camcorder,  https://amzn.to/2NsZDy7

as I require control over exposure, white balance, and optical zoom, in addition to the fact I face the audience with the video walls behind me so I cant actually see what's on the screen without looking behind me, so having a camcorder with a flip screen allows me to always monitor any possible glare from the lights, if im centered in the screen or if I need to zoom in out out etc..

However, when I am performing certain routines without a table, I currently use a GoPro 5 camera
https://amzn.to/2WRxtzR


I use this link because it's commerce packaging and only $169.00
The GoPro works fantastic for face on Live Camera shots where you do not require a Zoom Feature.
the Go pro also does not have a Screen facing forward so I always perform facing stage right which allows me to glance at the LED wall, with the corner of my eye, however, due to GoPro wide angle it's nearly impossible to not be in the shot! I will give some advice however when using GoPro, you will get a fisheye distortion on the sides, really noticeable in one of my routines where im performing with 2 vertical columns which looks like bananas on the screen if I don't change the settings in the GoPro from Wide or Narrow to LINER. Liner immediately zooms in a bit and also straightens the entire image and prevents that fisheye look, which you may or may not want.

as far as lighting goes, yes I always use stage lighting, but I also always have my own camera lights attached directly on top of the cameras to prevent any issues live in the show,
I also love the fact that these lights are battery and have both brightness and color adjustments.
https://amzn.to/2PXmUtE


Since I have to fly to 90% of my venues, I cannot afford to bring camera stands for the 4 live cameras   I would have 40lbs in excess baggage just for the stands, so I found this great hack by using these simple clamps, and then all I do is ask for 4 mic stands which every venue has mic stands, and tada instant camera stands that fit in your carry-on luggage! 

https://amzn.to/2qtQMTN combined with these extension arms https://amzn.to/2CkLKLS
Once your cameras are mounted and lights adjusted I then use a 25' or Longer 
HDMI cable to run the feed to the Mac backstage.


(remember if you need a really long run you will require a BOOSTED HDMI as you cannot just extend HDMI too long of a run and you will lose connection. I have run over 150' before for many shows and I use these boosted HDMI's which NOTE: also are directional so when plugging them in, make sure you have the arrows facing the correct direction for the run. 


Once you get the HDMI cable from the camera to the Mac, you will need a HDMI Capture Card, and although yes I think Black Magic is a Top quality product and the industry standard, my new favorite capture card is the USB thats right I said USB! Magwell USB to HDMI HDMI Capture 

Special Thanks to Charles Peachock from Audio Ape Remotes for bringing this great capture device to my attention. I have been using this in my shows for over a year now and Knock on Wood, I've never had a single issue with it! The only this I feel you should be aware of, is the device does get pretty hot, so make sure you give it some ventilation. 

Once you have all of this plugged in.. thats it! there is nothing to download no drivers to install just open Qlab and you will see under the video settings, CAMERA PATCHES, just change it from Facetime Camera to USB MAGEWELL (or whatever is shows?) 
and now you can start programming live video in your shows, and then when you want to take it to another level start messing around with Effects, Geometry, Custom Masks and more!
I do teach all of this on my Qlab Tutorial website 
just click, "Advanced Video Series" (shameless plug 😂)
www.QlabTutorial.com 

If you have any questions feel free to visit my Qlab Facebook Group at 





Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Announcing QLab 4.5

Check out Qlab's Latest Update! Its Illuminating! (pun intended!) 


Direct from Qlab's New Site www.Qlabapp.com


Announcing QLab 4.5

We’re very pleased to release QLab 4.5, which brings a number of new features, free for all v4 license holders.

Light Submasters

Any Light cue can now be used as a submaster in the Light Dashboard. When a light cue appears as a submaster, it will appear with a scaling factor between 0 and 100. You can adjust this up or down to scale all the lights in the cue relative to that factor. The values set by submasters are treated in a “highest value takes precedence” manner with respect to Light cues. Thus, any lights brought up by submasters will be at least at the level specified by the submaster. They can not be faded to a lower value by Light cues until the submaster is brought down.
Light Submasters in QLab 4.5

Virtual Parameters, Color Pickers, and Pan/Tilt controls

You can now create “virtual” parameters out of an instrument’s raw parameters, which allow you to use a single control to modify several parameters at once. For example, if you have an RGB light you can create a virtual color parameter which combines the raw red, green, and blue parameters into a single “color” parameter.
Virtual parameters appear as custom controls on the right side of the light dashboard and the light cue levels tab of the inspector.
We have updated the instrument definitions shipped with QLab to include these new virtual parameters, but if you open an old workspace you will need to manually update the instrument definitions in the workspace to access the new controls.

Scaled Light Pulls

Previously, a light command like “all = cue 10” would set exactly the values specified by light cue 10. Now, you can scale the values of cue 10 between 0 and 1 when they are pulled into another light cue.

QLab 4.5 Release Notes

★ Stars denote major new features.

New Lighting Features

ADDED
Light Submasters. Any Light cue can now be used as a submaster in the Light Dashboard. 
ADDED
Virtual Parameters, Color Pickers, and Pan/Tilt controls.
ADDED
Scaled Light Pulls. You can now scale the values of a light cue between 0 and 1 when they are pulled into another light cue.

OSC Library Additions

ADDED
/workspace/{id}/go/{cue_number} and /workspace/{id}/go {cue_number} which allow setting the playhead to the specified cue and then triggering a GO on that cue in the same action.
ADDED
/cue/{cue_number}/setDefaultLevels/cue/{cue_number}/setSilentLevels, and /cue/{cue_number}/setLevelsFromTarget which replicate the behavior of the "Set Default Levels" and "Set All Levels Silent" buttons in the Audio Levels tab of the inspector for Audio, Video, and Mic cues and the "Set from Target" and "Set All Silent" buttons for Fade cues.
ADDED
/cue/{cue_number}/setGeometryFromTarget which replicates the behavior of the "Set Geometry from Target" button in the Geometry tab of the Fade cue inspector.

Workflow Improvements

ADDED
Support for dragging multiple cues simultaneously within a cart.
ADDED
Support for creating multiple cues at once in a cart by dragging in files or a folder from the Finder.
ADDED
Inspector windows can now be floated above other windows.
ADDED
Support for batch editing Network cues.
ADDED
Support for background color formatting for Text cues.
ADDED
Text cue OSC and AppleScript hooks for setting background color, strikethrough color & style, and underline color & style.
ADDED
The Light Patch now has an “Output” column to show which USB device or Art-Net settings are in use by each instrument.
CHANGED
All light definitions which include pan and tilt now use 50% (center) as the home values for those parameters.
CHANGED
The popped-out inspector panel can now be duplicated into a secondary cue inspector.
CHANGED
The audition window’s “Keep window on top” option has been renamed to “Float”.
CHANGED
The audio level output fields will now constrain the displayed output level to the maximum value allowed by the workspace audio settings.
CHANGED
The Rate field in the Time & Loops tab of the Audio and Video inspectors, and the Audio Effects tab of the Fade inspector, now sets the the cue’s rate to 1.0 when using option-click.
CHANGED
When importing .gobutton and .gobundle files, cues that can be imported as just Audio or Wait cues are no longer nested inside Group cues.
CHANGED
Light cue OSC method /cue/{cue_number}/removeLightCommandsMatching {string} now requires a match on the full text of the light command string. Previously, {string} only needed to match the instrument or group name to remove a command. This change also fixes a bug which caused QLab Remote to be unable to delete certain light commands from the Light cue inspector when connected to QLab 4.4.x.
CHANGED
AppleScript command "removeLightCommandsMatching" removes the parameter "selector" and replaces it with a new parameter "command". Like the OSC method of the same name, this command now performs matches on the full text of the light command rather than just the instrument or group name. In the Text cue inspector, you can now option-click on the font, text color, or background color panel toggle buttons to reset that attribute to the default format.

New Light Instrument Definitions

ADDED
Altman AP-150 RGBW LED Par.
ADDED
Chauvet COLORado Solo Batten, COLORado Solo Batten 4, Maverick MK3 Profile, and Maverick MK3 Spot.
ADDED
CLF Apollo, Orion, and Spectrum P2.
ADDED
ETC Relevé.
ADDED
GLP Highlander and Impression E350.

Bug fixes

FIXED
A bug introduced in 4.4.0 when pasting multiple cues into a cue cart that could cause the new cues to be placed non-sequentially.
FIXED
Integrated fades that are not locked to the start/end of Audio and Video cues are now displayed correctly in the Timeline tab.
FIXED
You can now use the same Syphon source in multiple Camera cues.
FIXED
Several issues when batch editing Wall Clock triggers in the "Triggers" inspector tab.
FIXED
Batch editing the Camera cue "patch" value in the "Display & Geometry" inspector tab now updates all selected cues.
FIXED
Scrubbing a still image Video cue with a duration in the active cues panel will now work.
FIXED
Attempting to set an invalid cue color name via AppleScript or OSC no longer sets the cue color to grey.
FIXED
A bug that could prevent update messages from being sent to QLab Remote after changes are made to the Light Dashboard in QLab.
FIXED
Paste Cue Properties now properly clears out previous gang entries.
FIXED
Fade Cue Templates now show tabs for Video Geometry and Video Effects.
FIXED
Broadcast mode has been enabled for outgoing UDP messages.
FIXED
Strikethrough formatting for Text cues is now visible during playback.
FIXED
Text cue now uses the Text cue template to derive default font attributes.
FIXED
Text cue font properties are no longer reset to the default format after using OSC or AppleScript to set the "live text" of that cue to an empty string.
FIXED
The Fade cue inspector now shows the proper tabs when setting its target to a Video, Text, or Camera cue.

Monday, October 28, 2019

What you will need to run QLab

What will you need to run Qlab?
First and most importantly a Mac Computer... Qlab's website added these optimal specifications to get the best performance out of your system.

The below info is directly from Figure 53 (the creator of QLab) 

System Recommendations
Overview
QLab 4 is a Mac-only program. It requires Mac OS 10.10 or higher, and will work on any Mac that can run 10.10.

Because of QLab's great flexibility and the varied scenarios in which it is used, it can be difficult to determine ahead of time how much computer power a given QLab workspace will require. What follows is a discussion of general concepts surrounding processor, GPU, RAM, and hard disk use for QLab. Please take this information not as a firm set of instructions about what to do, but rather as a set of recommendations about what to consider.

QLab is not supported on "hackintoshes" at all. Please do yourself a big favor, and just keep away from those. QLab is likewise not supported in a virtual machine environment.

Processor
The more work QLab needs to do, the happier it will be with a more powerful processor. Large numbers of audio or video cues playing back simultaneously, for example, benefit from an i7, i9, or Xeon processor which have better handling of multithreading tasks than i3 or i5 processors. Processors on Macs cannot be upgraded after they're purchased, but most Macs let you select from several processor options at the time of purchase.

GPU and VRAM
For audio-only users, GPU considerations are fairly negligible. For video folks, what you need depends entirely upon what you're trying to accomplish. Mac Minis, for example, can drive two HD displays simultaneously; one for your operator and one for your projector. Since those two displays share a single integrated GPU, you can improve overall performance by lowering the resolution on your operator's display; the computer will be doing less work for the operator's display, which means more power is available for video crunching. If you use a Mac Pro "cheese grater" tower (that is, pre-2014), dedicating one modest video card for your operator display and one higher-end card for each projector, or one card per two projectors, is a good strategy. For the newer "trash can" Mac Pro, all graphics connections are on the same GPU, which is much more powerful than its predecessors. Testing is, as always, important.

For those seeking best-possible video performance, a Mac with a discrete GPU is the way to go. The Mac Pro, iMac Pro, some MacBook Pro models, and a few other iMac models have discrete GPUs.

For Macs with an integrated GPU, which is all Mac Minis, the MacBook, all MacBook Airs, most iMac models, and most MacBook Pro models, the GPU uses a portion of system RAM as VRAM. The size of this portion is based on the total amount of system RAM installed, so the more RAM you have, the more of it will be used for VRAM. While we don't recommend using a Mac with an integrated GPU for video-intensive shows, if you do use such a Mac we strongly encourage you to install the maximum possible amount of RAM.

RAM
Loading and playing cues uses RAM, so the more audio or video that needs to be loaded at any given moment, the higher the RAM requirement will be. 4 GB should be considered the minimum. As with processing power, complex shows can benefit from (and may require) more RAM. QLab 4 is able to address as much RAM as your Mac can provide.

Disk
QLab is happiest with a solid state drive (SSD) because they are, to put it plainly, really really fast. The more data you're pulling off your disk and pushing out of your speakers or projectors, the more an SSD is a good idea. We do not recommend using a traditional spinning hard disk at all, but if you do use one, it ought to be rated at 7200 RPM.

Check out this amazing drive on Amazon 

Apple's Fusion Drive, though it technically includes an SSD, is not recommended for use on a show computer under any circumstances, as the user has no control over which data is stored on the SSD portion and which is stored on the hard disk, nor any say in when the Mac decides to shuffle data between the two.

Video Output
The best way to output video from QLab is to use the built-in video connections on your Mac (including PCI cards on "cheese-grater" Mac Pros.) Using a Pro Video or Pro Bundle license, you can also output video directly to Blackmagic Design's DeckLink, Intensity, and UltraStudio devices, 

although this comes at the cost of a reduction in CPU performance and an increase in latency.

Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports running macOS High Sierra and later can make use of devices called eGPUs, which are discrete GPUs in external cases connected via Thundertbolt 3. While we have no hard data on these devices, our understanding is that they work well with QLab as long as your projector or display is connected to the video output on the eGPU itself.

We do not recommend, nor do we support, video output via DisplayLink USB-connected monitors and video adapters. While these devices can work, they are not GPU accelerated and their drivers do not have a solid history. Your mileage may vary, but Figure 53's position is to avoid using these devices entirely.


©2019 by Qlab Tutorial. “Figure 53® and QLab® are registered trademarks of Figure 53, LLC. Justino Zoppe Qlab Tutorials are not affiliated with Figure 53, LLC and this has not been reviewed by Figure53”





Friday, October 4, 2019

Options for using Video with Qlab, and the adapters you will need.

When you want to use Video in your presentations than Qlab is a one-stop shop, but you will still need adapters to connect to the actual gear you will be using, and of course a video license from www.Figure53.com

Like any task, there is more than one way to accomplish it, if you are trying to have 3 screens on stage, there are three ways that I usually choose to go depending on the venue, show & budget.
the simplest and most affordable way for 3 screens is

OPTION #1
Video Projection and then a single High-Quality Projector (Christie etc) in the back of the house, (usually provided by the venue) to project across all 3 surfaces in one shot, then just use Qlab to projection map each surface and voila done! You have the illusion of 3 screens.. however, this does lower the quality of each individual surface, if its just backdrops logos, video effects, and your main projector is a high-quality HDMI and hopefully 10,000 lumens or more, (brightness) then this is a perfect scenario to use a single HDMI out of your mac to do all of this.

However! if the main projector is only a 3,500 Lumen, or VGA and low resolution, this will make each surface low quality and dim.



Option #2,
Use 3 affordable projectors, minimum 3,500 Lumens each. (now you have 10,500 lumens on stage!)
and you will need a Matrox Triple Head Splitter  https://amzn.to/30MAYYH
to turn a single video out of your mac into three... YES, THREE! I have been using these for years and they are amazing!



OPTION #3
LED WALLS definitely my favorite, due to the fact with Projection you are always battling lighting and video, too much light washes out video.. so you cant have a follow spot aimed at you and then stand center stage in front of the projector because the spot will wash out all projections as it is brighter than the projector.  this doesn't happen with LED walls, in fact when I have outdoor events I always rent a LED wall system, because it can be in direct sunlight and still looks amazing!


The cool, thing is you can create any shape you want with the walls, so the image you see above for my secrets revealed show, as you can see has huge led columns and a large back wall (also 2 side screen not shown in this photo) but all three screens in this image are only one surface! that's right ONE HDMI OUT! Qlab sees it as one surface and then I pixel mapped each column as a separate surface creating the image you see above. 

I have made a wish list link attached with the adapters you would need to connect video to Qlab, 
always choose APPLE adapters, it may work fine in most venues to use cheap knock offs, but many times I have run into issues where the venue uses converters or scanners that the signal has to go thru and only true apple products will 100% of the time work... trust me I learned the hard way.. you don't want to be panicking minutes before showtime and video has failed! 

Good luck and if you have any other questions free to book a one-on-one consultation online at : 







Saturday, September 28, 2019

How to set up your show in 12 min!

So I just got back from performing on the beautiful Disney Dream Cruise ship. 
Facebook surprised me with a memories post where it showed that last week was our 
7th year performing on the Disney Dream! WOW! 
And I can tell you in 7 years I have worked with a lot of different stage techs and crew, 
different lighting systems, video converters etc.. they are always changing and improving and if it wasn't for Qlab, my rehearsals would be never ending! But since I have the ability to adapt so quickly without having to teach any crew any cues, it allows me to just focus on the show 
and not the crew or technical side of it all. 

Take a look at this short video I recorded while preparing for my late night adult comedy club show in the Evolution Lounge last week and see just how easy it is to get set up with QLAB! 



Enjoy the look behind the scenes and don't forget to subscribe to my website for tons more tutorials and info! Also if you like my videos please leave me a review at www.Facebook.com/QlabTutorials
www.QLABTUTORIAL.com

Friday, September 27, 2019

Welcome to Qlab Tutorial

Welcome to QLab Tutorial blog, My name is Justino Zoppe, you may know me as a Magician and Producer of hit shows like "Extreme Vegas" "Illusions and Beyond" and the "Magic of Christmas"
I have had the honor of performing and creating productions across 45 countries and in every single one of our productions I use the industry standard in show control QLAB. 
This software has taken my productions to an entirely new level by allowing me to have my computer fire all lighting cues, music, live cameras, video graphics & special effects all with perfection...
Imagine not having to teach a Lighting Tech your show order, or when to fire a black out.. 
now you can fire everything to the millisecond.. and never have another mistake again! 

not to mention you can program qlab to do things that would take months to teach a production manager to learn in a live show.. it truly is an amazing software.. 
I Don't sell the software
 (the free link is available on my website)
www.QlabTutorial.com
Im just here to teach you how to use it, because I honestly love it.. 
watch the video below and see what I mean... 




I am just getting started and I already have over 2 hrs of free tutorial videos available on my site,
so follow me on facebook and start learning today... FOR FREE!

thanks so much.. and prepare to launch your shows and presentations into a whole new world with
QLAB SHOW CONTROL!

--JZ


List of Tech needed for a QLab Show Control

So I'm assembling a list of Tech that I have tested and used in my shows, that work for the Macbook Pro with USB-C: VIDEO ADAPTER...