creating maps for resolume

just a quick demonstration how to create a mask for the vj software resolume (www.resolume.com)

music by the wind-up robots killed my cat (www.myspace.com/twrkmc)

here's a little guide:

the resolution of the second screen should be the resolution of the output in resolume (e.g. 640*480).

in photoshop you create a file with the same resolution (transparent or black background)
drag the window to the second screen.
press "F" two times to go into full screen mode and hide the rulers if visible (cmd+R).

choose the pen tool "P" and select "shape layers" in the bar at the top (first button).
i usually choose red as the foreground/shape color.
now draw one square with the pen tool. if you draw a second shape, a new layer will be created automatically.
with the shapes it is possible to fine tune the squares, if you didn't put the corners exactly. just use the direct selection tool "A".

when finished (delete the background layer and ) save the file as transparent png.

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• resolume
• avenue
• mask
• mapping

[AndreDeLonge02]

nice.... what projector did you use ?

[fordaloveable]

@zupernowa

Hi, Since this video instruction was made, things have changed. The new versions of resolume enable you to draw masks inside resolume.. even as a layer effect, this means that all videos in that layer will use that singele mask you made. There is also a pluggin for resolume which is called IR mapio. check it out. Good luck

[zupernowa]

@fordaloveable Hi, can you tell me how to mask? As I understand I must use photoshop, but how I get image of wall or other 3D object in to photoshop? Or do I need to use life time video (camcorder or camera connected?) Any help? Thanks

[ranjidark]

tell how to mask in resolume ?

[joaopedroalbernaz]

is it make in resolume avenue or arena?

[howardhope1]

Very cool video, is it possible to show in detail how you create the paps in photoshop?

[mathespup]

Great idea.

[psyvala]

nice... but i really would like to see how you do it with non flat surfaces. :D

[fordaloveable]

@VoidmineHQ

Thx for your reply. Its a strange fenomenon though.. that it seems to be challenging to solve an appearantly simple issue like this resolution thing. Madmapper? havent heared from it but i'll check it out. Thx man.