Can someone explain what the LTP/HTP options really do?
I read the definitions in the manual, but that didn't tell me very much.
Thanks,
Brad
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Does this help?
"HTP: Let’s say you set a channel to HTP, all that means is its going to take whatever value is highest. So let’s say you have scene 1 with channel 4 at 100% and scene 2 with channel 4 at 50%. Even if you trigger scene 2 after scene 1 channel 4 will stay at 100% because it only takes the highest value of the two. HTP stand for Highest Take Priority.
LTP: let’s say you have LTP on, same scenario as HTP, now when you bring up scene 1 it will over ride scene 2 because it’s the Latest value getting sent. LTP stands for Latest Takes Priority."
"HTP: Let’s say you set a channel to HTP, all that means is its going to take whatever value is highest. So let’s say you have scene 1 with channel 4 at 100% and scene 2 with channel 4 at 50%. Even if you trigger scene 2 after scene 1 channel 4 will stay at 100% because it only takes the highest value of the two. HTP stand for Highest Take Priority.
LTP: let’s say you have LTP on, same scenario as HTP, now when you bring up scene 1 it will over ride scene 2 because it’s the Latest value getting sent. LTP stands for Latest Takes Priority."
Giving this thread a bump because it's important information.
Second, you may have to decide on a fixture by fixture basis what is more important: high value or latest. There's no single right answer, just what works best for what you're trying to accomplish.
I prefer to manually run a few fixtures, so I end up going with HTP. The fixtures in question are usually a hazer and a couple of high-tech FX lights. Seeing as how otherwise they aren't being used in any scenes I am doing, it works out.
But, in some cases, you may want to use HTP for whatever reason. Again, there's no right, no wrong. You may need to brighten up a scene, so you may want to gang your dimmer channels to HTP and then bring them up higher. The only issue is when you go to blackouts, the dimmer channel may hang and the lights might go white/full on.
I advise experiment and see what works best for you. The 3D Visualizer is a great tool for seeing how your ideas pan out before showtime. If anything it can give you a trial run.
Second, you may have to decide on a fixture by fixture basis what is more important: high value or latest. There's no single right answer, just what works best for what you're trying to accomplish.
I prefer to manually run a few fixtures, so I end up going with HTP. The fixtures in question are usually a hazer and a couple of high-tech FX lights. Seeing as how otherwise they aren't being used in any scenes I am doing, it works out.
But, in some cases, you may want to use HTP for whatever reason. Again, there's no right, no wrong. You may need to brighten up a scene, so you may want to gang your dimmer channels to HTP and then bring them up higher. The only issue is when you go to blackouts, the dimmer channel may hang and the lights might go white/full on.
I advise experiment and see what works best for you. The 3D Visualizer is a great tool for seeing how your ideas pan out before showtime. If anything it can give you a trial run.
The concept of Highest Takes Precedence(HTP)and Latest Takes Precedence(LTP)is actually very simple but is often misunderstood..If you need definition of LTP vs HTP just go through the given link..You will definitely get what all you need here..
onstagelighting.co.uk/learn-stage-lighting/htp-vs-ltp-lighting-desk-basics-5/
onstagelighting.co.uk/learn-stage-lighting/htp-vs-ltp-lighting-desk-basics-5/