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SPOTLIGHTs Workshop: xLights

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No SPOTLIGHT workshops currently scheduled.
Please view our Premium Workshops at Christmas Expo

The xLights SPOTLIGHTs Workshops is a 2-day Intensive on all things xLights. The objective is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to create an animated holiday lighting show with xLights.

Day 1:

  • Overview of relationships between Controller, Layout, and Sequence tabs
  • Configuration of settings in xLights
  • Building a light show in the layout
  • Discussion and demonstration of available models
  • Best practices and examples of dos and don’ts
  • Efficiencies for managing models
  • Configuration of a layout ready for testing
  • Setting up proper views for sequences
  • Adding controllers and assigning models
  • Port configurations, brightness levels, and testing

Day 2:

  • Mapping sequences and basic sequencing techniques
  • Effects, color options, layer blending, layer settings, value curves, bulk edit, and sequence views
  • Sending xLights show to controllers and FPP show player
  • Using xSchedule

Exercise tools will be provided on a USB stick. Participants should bring a laptop with USB. A secondary monitor is encouraged but not necessary.


What’s Included

Includes admission to 2-day xLights SPOTLIGHTs Workshop and lunch.


Instructor

Transform the way you approach holiday lighting with a hands-on training course from Ron Howard from xTreme Sequences, the leading xLights instructor. With eight years of experience and a deep understanding of xLights, Ron humanizes technology to help you retain more information. His immersive approach and entertaining teaching style will keep you engaged and inspired, making this a must-attend event for anyone looking to take their holiday lighting to the next level. As a subject matter expert and a frequent communicator with the xLights development team, Ron’s training is unmatched and has led to many improvements in the software over the years. Get ready to elevate your holiday lighting game with this unique xLights training course. Enroll now and see the difference for yourself!

Ron Howard, xTreme Sequences

www.xTremeSequences.com
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Christmas Expo Conference

2024 Location to be announced

Main Conference

July 18-20, 2024
Conference Pass includes access to Vendor Hall, Conference classes, and free events.


Premium Workshops

Holiday Lighting Installer Business
LOR Immersion
xLights Intensive

 

Vendor Hall

Public Vendor Hall Hours:
Thu: 12–5 | Fri: 9:30–5 | Sat: 9:30–4

• The Expo is open to the public
• To attend classes, you must purchase a Conference Pass
• Vendor Hall only is $10pp/day
• Children under 12 admitted free to vendor hall. See full policy

Expo Location

The Christmas Expo Holiday Lighting & Decorating Conference moves to a new city each year. It is always held Thursday – Saturday over the 3rd weekend in July. See where we’ve been, as well as future dates

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No audio/videotaping or live feeds in the classrooms.

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