Frames

Frames are a flexible way to add light control to your Diagram. Their defining characteristics are:

• Set the height and width to any size (100-foot maximum)

• Rotate freely (not targeting-based)

• Use the slider control to tilt the Frame between flat and vertical

• Choose the frame and “skin” materials

Adding Frames

• To add a new Frame, click or drag it from the Quick Items

• Shortcut: use the F key to add a Frame at the location of your mouse pointer (or in the middle of the screen, if you don’t have a pointer)

• Frames can also be added to Favorites, and added from there

• Frames are added in a default size of 8×8 feet, with white diffusion

Size and position

These properties determine the Frame’s position on the Diagram:

• To resize the Frame, drag its corner points

• To rotate the Frame, drag the rotate control on the upper right

• To tilt the Frame, drag the slider handle on the upper left

• All properties can also be set in the Details sidebar

Materials

Control a Frame’s appearance:

• Choose “Material” → what the Frame is “skinned” with

  • Scenario includes a variety of materials presets, including diffusions, nets, and different bounces

  • Choose a custom color if needed

  • Coming soon: choose a Gel

• Choose the “Pipe” → what the outer frame is made of

  • Select open frame, butterfly, speed rail, or black pipe (or, no outer frame at all, for a “wrapped” frame)

  • Control the Pipe color with custom colors, if needed

• Choose a “Control Grid”

  • Available in angles from 20º - 60º

Add to Favorites

Use the standard methods to add Frames to Favorites:

• Drag the Frame to the Favorites bar, into the slot you prefer

• Right-click and select “Add Favorite” in the menu

• Use the CMD number keystroke

Once it’s in a Favorite, your configured Frames can be reused easily.