This is a 2 part video series for folks who plan to have multiple holiday shows. Scroll down for the second video Part 1: The first video walks you through an introduction and understanding of xLights file structures. You’ll learn… 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
NEW: Importing Package Sequence xLights 2021.5 FAST!
xLights 2021.5 enhancement! Import sequences from a Downloaded Package Sequence! Huge news, it is now easier than ever to import a sequence. Never again will you have to extract a package sequence, change directories, open render and save the sequence,… Read More
xLights Preset Effect Preview Enhancement 2021
New in xLights 2021.2, preview of xLights Preset Effects! Check out the new enhancement!
Controller Output Labels: Create them in Tinkercad for 3D Printing
This is a little bit different video for the lighting hobby community. My controllers needed output labels on them, something I never did a few years back. I enjoy using my 3D printer, and thought I’d share how to created… Read More
2020 Preset Effects Update: Install and Extract xLights Effects.
Learn how to install as well as extract an xLights preset effect. Updated video.
Step 3 Prepare Sequence for Import
Change Temporarily function added! The xLights development team has been hard at work. The past few releases have opened up a plethora of enhancements. It is now easier than ever to keep yourself organized when importing a downloaded sequence into… Read More
Text Effect Layers vs Buffers (email question)
You never know what will inspire a video to be created. Jim sent me an email yesterday in regard to the Text Effect and which ways to apply it for his uses. Have a look at how I consider the… Read More
Import Auto Mapping: The easy way to map sequences!
This video shows how Auto Mapping works when completing a sequence import. This is not exactly a Part 2 video, however it does follow along with the previous PPD Wreath video we posted earlier this week. We will have an… Read More
January 2020 Webinar: What computer do I need to run xLights?
A very common question we get asked, what kind of computer do I need to run my show. We put this program together to help you decide what system suits you best. We also talk about reasons you might experience… Read More