User manual

Animation guide 21
Direction of movement
The flexible mounting system for the animation discs inside the MAC 2000 Performance II allow you,
through DMX control, to position the wheel at any position through a 90 degree section of the disc. This
means that effects can be produced with a horizontal movement - such as clouds, with a vertical movement
- such as rising flames, or at any angle in between - such as driving rain. The angle of the rotation can be
changed during your show via the DMX control of the fixture.
Note that for some animation effects, which are not strictly horizontal or vertical, you may find it necessary to
flip the orientation of the complete head via the pan and tilt control channels to give your desired angle of
animation. This will depend on the orientation of the head when you began programming your fixture. If you
find, for example, that your 'driving rain' effect is not driving the correct way, flip the orientation and if
necessary, rotate the animation wheel in the opposite direction.
Through the DMX control you can select the wheel to operate in indexing mode, rather than continuously
rotating. This is useful for any custom animation wheels that you may have made with text or logos. Custom
animation wheels are available from the major gobo manufacturers, such as DHA Lighting in London.
Speed
The apparent speed of image movement depends not only on the disc rotation speed, but on the complexity
of both the gobo and the disc patterns. Speeds suggested in the examples in this handbook are guidelines
and are only intended as a starting point.
Color
The use of the dichroic CMY color changing system of the MAC 2000 Performance II can greatly enhance
your animation effects. The system has been designed so that refraction across the beam will give slight
variants in color, adding depth to your animations, particularly when using multiple dichroic colors. Some
color tips are given in the 'EFFECTS IDEAS' section.
Animation discs and their uses
Five gobo animation wheels are supplied as standard with the MAC 2000 Performance II. The others
mentioned here can be ordered from your Martin dealer.
Tangential breakup
The Tangential Breakup disc (P/N 62400215) produces a subtle rippling
motion, particularly when moving parallel with the lines of the gobo. It is the
most suitable for rising flames, flowing water and other effects where a single
direction of movement is required.
This animation wheel is supplied as standard with your MAC 2000
Performance II.
Radial breakup
The Radial Breakup disc (P/N 62400211) is perfect for providing a strong
regular movement suitable for flickering flames, water ripples, reflected
water and shimmers for heat haze or mirage effects.
This animation wheel is supplied as standard with the MAC 2000
Performance II.