How To Create a Laser Show (A Detailed Beginner's Guide)

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Creating a Laser Show

Prerequisites:

1. You should have a laser from TinyDesgGrav.com.
2. Quick Show should be set up and working with your projector outputting correctly.

1. Understanding the Basics of Quick Show:

• Quick Show is a software for designing laser shows. It uses cues to output content to the laser.
• Each workspace slot can hold a cue, which can be triggered live using a mini device or keyboard.

2. Creating a Cue:

• Right-click on a space in the workspace, go to 'Create', and select a shape for your cue.
• Adjust settings like line mode (for complete shapes) or beam mode (for points) and beam speed.
• Keep the total points under 300 for the best results.

3. Adding Effects to a Cue:

• Use the effects tab to add effects like size, rotation, and color to your cue.
• Experiment with different effects and adjust parameters like speed and rotation based on your design needs.

4. Working with the Timeline:

• The timeline is where you create your laser shows.
• Use the grid to represent time or beats and align your cues accordingly.
• Set in and out points to create loops and mark specific sections of your show.

5. Adding Events:

• Events are containers that hold cues. Create events by right-clicking and selecting 'Create Event'.
• Drag cues into events and adjust parameters like brightness and fading to create dynamic effects.

6. Utilizing Effect Tracks:

• Add effect lines to span multiple events with continuous effects.
• Adjust the order of effects to control the visual output and create smooth transitions in your show.

7. Preparing the Show for Laser Output:

• Ensure the cues are optimized to avoid unintended strobing effects on the laser.
• Copy and paste linked cues to make bulk modifications and maintain consistency throughout the show.
• Adjust cue sizes to prevent harsh transitions and ensure a smooth viewing experience.

8. Finalizing and Fine-Tuning:

• Experiment with effects, timings, and transitions to synchronize the laser show with music beats.
• Save your show files and consider purchasing show files for inspiration and learning.

9. Further Exploration and Practice:

• Subscribe to the channel for more laser content and tutorials.
• Dive deeper into creating intricate laser shows by exploring different effects and techniques.

By following these steps, you can create your own captivating laser shows using Quick Show. Good luck on your design journey!