Blackout 2.4.6 Update: FX Speed Faders and more

Blackout Lighting Console has announced that Blackout v2.4.6 is now live on Blackout Next (BON) and it introduces brand-new FX speed faders, smarter views, and a round of bug fixes. It should roll out to the stable Blackout Lighting Console (BLC) next week.

New Features

FX Speed Faders: Build custom faders tied to FX speed — yellow by default. Master FX faders in orange
Speed 1:1 Button: Instantly reset FX speed to 100%
Smart Custom Views: Custom views now auto-name for quicker setup

Fixes & Improvements

Inhibitive faders default to red
Loading a blank effect into a fader now blocked
Decimal pillbox view displays correctly
SuperFine now adjusts x and y
Duplicate function names removed from Fixture Controls making for cleaner function lists, especially in moving lights
MIDI triggers now trigger Record/Update properly
Improved handling on network disconnects
General bug fixes and performance boosts

By Matthew Allard ACS

Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 35 years' of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.

He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010.

Matthew has won 51 ACS Awards, including six prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.

Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.