Innovation

Innovation

• Create stunning lighting sequences using the FX Engine-Endless special lighting sequence possibilities and effects can be generated using the FX engine. From simple color-changing chasers to complex, dynamic color patterns based on advanced mathematical calculations. 

• Program advanced and interactive automation or triggering-With simple steps, users can program various automation and triggering features for their lighting installation, creating interactive experiences for end-users, or to reflect specific events

• Program precision timing lighting scenes-Precisely define transitions between cues, wait times, and fade in/out times, to the millisecond, for the perfect lighting show.

• Configure 1:1 pixel mapping of video content-Instantly map each video pixel to each LED node for video-to-lighting installations.

• Preview lighting projects with a Visualizer tool (Imagine)-Preview your project using the built-in 2D visualizer or use the Imagine software tool to preview the lighting show in 3D.

• Control lighting shows using an Internet browser-HTML enabled web server offers browsers the possibility to trigger many functions available within the e:cue software package, thus enabling the use of devices with LAN or WLAN access, such as cell phones, PDAs, panel PCs, laptops, and computers, to remotely control lighting shows.

• E-mail notifications and status reports-The e:cue software can  send various notifications and status reports of the lighting installation via e-mail, typically sent to building management.

• Intuitively arrange lighting fixtures in your project plan-Using the Patchelor tool, users can easily map the lighting fixtures using a background picture of the project for intuitive planning. The file generated by this powerful tool is later used to by the software lighting designer tool and visualizer tool. 

Simplicity

Simplicity

• Select standard fixtures using the Fixture Library for easy setup – Pick the fixtures and arrange them according to the project layout. The Fixture Library includes an extensive list of standard fixtures by major lighting manufacturers. For addition of new or custom fixtures, you can create your own fixture profile.
• Organize and group fixtures – Cluster fixtures and individual LEDs for easier access and management of large lighting installations with several sections. Users can name fixture groups for better organization and ease of programming.
• Use the same lighting desk features on a PC – Familiar features used in lighting desks such as cues, cue lists, submasters, grandmasters, and faders, make it easy for experienced programmers and lighting designers to learn e:cue software and use the same features on a PC.
• Use the Color Picker for quick color selection – Assign color to individual lighting nodes or groups using the Color Picker, a standard feature in all familiar graphic software applications.
• Create animations using Wizards – Easily generate chasers, scrolling text, graphic animations, and map video content using software wizards.
• Program time and date triggers – Use specific date and time triggers to start lighting shows based on sunrise, sunset, specific holidays and other time-related triggers. 
• Customize Glass Touch User Terminals – Simply tailor the functionality of the touch sensitive keys and wheels of all Glass Touch User Terminals using a visual tool. Assign any function to the keys or wheel in only a few steps.
• Use the Sequencer to compose shows with a visual timeline – The intuitive timeline tool called the Sequencer makes building frame-synchronized lighting programs, easy.  The Sequencer displays video as single frames and audio data as a waveform, and can record manually evoked events.

Flexibility

Flexibility

• Control large numbers of DMX/RDM channels– Design lighting shows from simple installations with few fixtures, to large lighting installations requiring control of up to 65,536 of DMX/RDM channels, the equivalent of controlling up to 21,845 RGB color mixing nodes or 65,536 monochromatic light nodes (128 DMX Universes). Many lighting professionals worldwide have used e:cue products to control projects requiring maximum channel control, such as the YAS Hotel in Abu Dhabi or the New Year’s Eve Ball in New York City’s Times Square. (Picture of YAS)
• Import video content – Import video content of various formats and live video feed from external sources for spectacular LED matrix screens or curvilinear LED installations. 
• Use scripting language for advanced custom solutions – Apart from the standard features provided by the e:cue software, advanced users can utilize the e:script scripting language, based on familiar programming language concepts, to create special functions for custom solutions and unlimited programming options.
• Integrate Input/Output signal for external triggering – Allows integration of external control  devices through various protocols to initiate various function in the software.
• Use two media players for simultaneous video/audio playback – Use two media players to replay and transition between two video files simultaneously.
• Orchestrate sound-to-light using Audio DSP – Create dynamic lighting sequences based on sound from music or other audio source.

Versions

The e:cue lighting application suite (LAS) 5.1 is available in four versions:

1. Standard Version: Free download at www.ecue.com. This is the most basic version of the LAS.
2. Elements Version: Includes a licensed USB dongle and multimedia functions; enables users to export light scenes to the e:cue Butler and Butler XT and allows integration of one external device via MIDI, RS232, or SMPTE Time code.
3. Enterprise Version: Contains all functions of the Elements Version, including a licensed USB dongle; allows integration of up to five external devices, Automation and Sunrise Timer, and output to one Art-Net/KiNET universe.
4. LCE Version: Pre-installed and available only with the Lighting Control Engine (LCE) Series. Enables integration of 99 external devices. Art-Net/KiNET upgrades are only available with the LCE. Upgrades can be expanded in steps, enabling simultaneous control of DMX/RDM fixtures and Art-Net/KiNET-driven fixtures.