LightAct 4 Documentation

Quick start

Start here if you are totally new to LightAct.

Transitioning from other media servers

Start here if you are switching from another media server.

Assets

Learn how to ingest and manage Assets in LightAct.

Timelines

Learn how to sequence content, manage multiple timelines and sync to external timecode.

Layers and layouts

Explore why LightAct's layer system is one-of-a-kind.

Node reference

Learn about LightAct's powerful and flexible nodes.

Video playback

Here you'll find everything you need to know about how to play video files in the most efficient and pixel-perfect way.

Real-time content playback

Learn how to play Notch, Unreal Engine and TouchDesigner - all natively integrated in LightAct.

Content mapping

Explore how you map content from LightAct's layers to various Viewport objects.

Output setup

Learn how to output content from video outputs on your server to physical displays and projectors.

Projection mapping

Explore LightAct's powerful projection mapping features that help you from the first projection study to final blending of the projectors.

DMX

Learn how you can control LightAct with DMX and about all the different ways you can output DMX from LightAct.

OSC & MIDI

Learn how you can control LightAct with OSC and MIDI and how you can output OSC directly from LightAct.

LightTrack

Explore LightAct's unique tracking system called LightTrack.

LightNet

Learn how you can set up multi-server clusters and manage them efficiently and effortlessly.

Licensing

Learn everything you need to know about managing LightAct licenses.

BYO hardware

Don't want to use LightAct Hardware? Click here and learn how to set up your own hardware for LightAct.