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

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

Introduction to Augmented reality (AR)

• Learn how to set up an Augmented Reality scene in Pixotope Editor, integrating virtual objects into a real-world environment with realistic lighting, shadows, reflections.

Introduction to Virtual Studios

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

Using the Pixotope Chroma Keyer

Pixotope Editor Introduction

• A brief introduction to the Pixotope Editor

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

Using Media 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

• Learn how to set up and control Pixotope's virtual cameras using Blueprints. This tutorial walks through the entire process, including configuring virtual cameras, creating Blueprints, setting up controls, and implementing logic for smooth camera movements.

Performance Debugging

• Optimization Panel Overview

• Visualizing Statistics

• Optimization Viewport Modes

Pixotope Director

Overview of Pixotope Director

• Get an overview of the Pixotope Director and its workflow

Pixotope Director Walkthrough - START View

• Step by Step Walkthrough of the START View in Director

Pixotope Director Walkthrough - SETUP View

• Step by Step Walkthrough of the SETUP View in Director

Pixotope Director Walkthrough - PRODUCTION View

• Step by Step Walkthrough of the PRODUCTION View in Director

Control Panel

• In this tutorial we explore the Pixotope control panel. We look at how to create it, an overview of the control panel editor UI and how to set up widgets to control your scene.

Data Mapper

• Learn how to set up a data source in Pixotope Director. Connect your scenes to external data sources quickly and easily via Control Panel or Blueprints.

Pixotope Cloud

Pixotope Cloud Introduction

Learn how to set up users, administer licenses, and utilize our air-gapped license workflow for secure, offline environments.

Pixotope Content

Pixotope CG

Pixotope CG - System Setup

• This video covers the essentials for system setup including software installation, plugin configuration, and project settings needed to run Pixotope CG.

Pixotope CG - Level Structure

• Learn how to structure your Pixotope CG projects. This video level structure, naming conventions and configurations.

Pixotope CG - Tools and Features

• A brief introduction to the Material Designer, Operator Stack, Viewport and the Motion Design Outliner.

Pixotope CG - Building Motion Graphics

• Follow along as we build a simple lower third graphic using the tools and features available with Pixotope CG.

Pixotope CG - Template Builder

• This video shows how to add controls and create templates ready for playout in Erizos Studio.

Pixotope CG - Import and Playout

• This video covers how to import, organize, and playout you templates in Erizos Studio.