Video tutorials

Get started with a selection of video tutorials covering a variety of topics.

For readers of the PDF version, videos are available in our online documentation at → help.pixotope.com

Getting started

Getting started with Pixotope

Academy Tutorial - Getting Started

Learn how to launch a project in Pixotope and configure a basic camera & routing for your Virtual Production.

Set up an AR level

Academy Tutorial - Introduction to Augmented reality (AR)

An introduction to Augmented Reality (AR)

Set up a VS level

Academy Tutorial - Introduction to Virtual Studios

Learn how to create Virtual Studios in Pixotope including camera input, key, comp plane, and shadows workflows.

Use the video keyer

Academy Tutorial - Using the Pixotope Keyer

Looking at the different Keyer models

Pixotope Editor

Creative Introduction

Quick Introduction to the Pixotope Editor from a Creative Perspective

Pixotope Editor Introduction

Pixotope Editor Tools Interface
- VS/AR Production Options
- Custom Pixotope Modes Tab
- Optimization Tab
Pixotope vs Unreal Editor Interface
- Added Interface Features Overview

Level Structure

Master/Sub Level Workflow
Persistent Level (Master)
Essential Actors in Levels
Creating/Adding Sub Levels to Master Level

Importing assets

Import Asset Workflow
FBX Import Settings
- Static Mesh
- Skeletal Mesh
- Animation

Input Media

Add a virtual monitor or other video feeds

Academy Tutorial - Using Multiple Video Inputs

Learn how to use Media inputs to set up virtual monitors and other video feeds for your scene

Triggering Events in Sequential Order

Combining Events into One Trigger Event
Organizing Blueprints
Calling Events Within a Blueprint
System for Triggering Events in Sequence
Logic for Resetting Trigger Event Sequence

Using Virtual Cameras

Creating Blueprint to Control Virtual Camera Move
- Blueprint Window Interface Overview
- Creating Variables
- Create Events
- Tracked Camera Reference
- Pixotope Switch Camera Nodes
- Logic for Playing a Level Sequence
Assigning Assets to Blueprint
Using Virtual Cameras
Creating and Using a Level Sequence

Performance Debugging

Optimization Panel Overview
Visualizing Statistics
Optimization Viewport Modes

PostProcessHandler vs PostProcessVolume

Academy Tutorial - PostProcessHandler vs PostProcessVolume

PostProcessHandler
PostProcessVolume

Pixotope specific blueprints

Academy Tutorial - Custom blueprints

Pixotope blueprints
Other blueprint setups useful for productions

Set up an XR level (virtual window)

Academy Tutorial - XR Manual Alignment

Learn how to align the XR walls in Pixotope with the physical LED wall

3D Text

Text Settings Walkthrough
Text Mesh vs Animated Text Mesh
Making Changes to Text Mesh via Blueprint Event

Pixotope Director

Overview of Pixotope

Academy Tutorial - Overview of Pixotope Director

Get an overview of the Pixotope Director and its workflow changes in 2.0

Starting Pixotope - START

Academy Tutorial - Pixotope Director Walkthrough - START View

Step by Step Walkthrough of the START View in Director

Setting up a show - SETUP

Academy Tutorial - Pixotope Director Walkthrough - SETUP View

Step by Step Walkthrough of the SETUP View in Director

Making adjustments - PRODUCTION

Academy Tutorial - Pixotope Director Walkthrough - PRODUCTION View

Step by Step Walkthrough of the PRODUCTION View in Director

Control Panel

Creating a control panel - PRODUCTION

Academy Tutorial - User configurable control panel

Introduction to our new control panel

Pixotope Cloud

Manage users and licenses

Pixotope Cloud Introduction

Step by Step Walkthrough of Pixotope Cloud
For Pixotope Admins
- Creating New Users
- Assigning Licenses to Users
For Pixotope Users (starting at 04:00)
- Downloading Pixotope
- Introducing the documentation and example projects
- Creating a support ticket

Pixotope Content

Pixotope Event System

Academy Tutorial - Pixotope Event System

Learn how to set up the Pixotope Event System