How would you go about making this effect? (Video Included)

[barlav]

I have created the following effect in xlights/nutcracker. I am fairly new to sequencing and still learning. I was wondering how some of the seasoned sequencing pros would created this effect? My way was a bunch of images with vector movements. Wasn't sure if that was the best or easiest way? Thanks for any input!

Video Of Effect ("Castle doors coming together and then opening")
https://youtu.be/HhdmqjWyySA

[MikeKrebs]

You have a pretty unique effect there. I am far far removed from any sort of expert but I do not see a way to create that in xLights.

[arw01]

Generally xlights likes to stay away from node by node stuff.  The matrix animator could do this for you.

Also a good chunk could be done with the morph and skip to handle the white portion.  Use with the sub-buffer to limit it to one side of the tree.

[flyinverted]

You could do that very easily, but time consuming with a single picture.

First create the picture of the light blue box with the purple/blue innards.
The box should be a rectangle the full width of your tree.

Set your model to have at least 5 layers.  Picture effect with the Vector movement option.

Set the start position/end positions to get the alternating movement.

You will need to use the Layer Settings, buffer area to get those pictures to be on the desired areas of the model.

Layer 1 = 0-20%
Layer 2 = 21-39%
Layer 3 = 40-59%
Layer 4 = 60-79%
Layer 5 = 80-100%

For ease of scaling, draw the image you want to exact pixel count dimensions.

[barlav]

I already created this effect with xlights. I was wondering if there was an easier way. It wasn't too hard to create but it did take 5 layers and two images. One for the entry and one for the exit. I'm fine with using the images with the vector movement but just trying to get a handle on all the possibilities. 

[Phrog30]

I already created this effect with xlights. I was wondering if there was an easier way. It wasn't too hard to create but it did take 5 layers and two images. One for the entry and one for the exit. I'm fine with using the images with the vector movement but just trying to get a handle on all the possibilities.

You stated in the first post you used a bunch of images. I wouldn't call two images a bunch. Five layers isn't that much for an effect. I have one effect that has over 40.

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[barlav]

I already created this effect with xlights. I was wondering if there was an easier way. It wasn't too hard to create but it did take 5 layers and two images. One for the entry and one for the exit. I'm fine with using the images with the vector movement but just trying to get a handle on all the possibilities.

You stated in the first post you used a bunch of images. I wouldn't call two images a bunch. Five layers isn't that much for an effect. I have one effect that has over 40.

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2 distinct images, 7 separate  image effects so that is a bunch depending on how you look at it. Maybe next time you reply to something you could try to be more helpful or just not reply at all.