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    Light Snacks: Smarter Rigging with COLORado PXL Curve 1 & 5

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    The design philosophy behind COLORado PXL Curve 1 and 5 goes beyond lighting effects and movement. It also extends into how the fixtures rig in real production environments.

    In this Light Snacks episode, Senior Product Manager Michael Graham highlights the custom butterfly bracket system developed specifically for the PXL Curve fixtures. Traditional Omega brackets can create instability during side hangs due to limited contact surface area, sometimes causing fixtures to rock or shift inside the rig.

    To solve this, the COLORado PXL Curve 1 and 5 use a wider butterfly bracket design that creates a more stable mounting point and helps fixtures stay aligned cleanly in vertical or side-hung configurations.

    The system also includes adjustable slide points that allow riggers to reposition brackets around truss chords or structural obstacles while still maintaining tight fixture spacing and seamless layouts.

    The result is a cleaner, more flexible rigging experience that supports scalable designs without sacrificing speed, stability, or visual consistency.

    From touring productions to permanent installs, the COLORado PXL series was built to simplify the technical workflow while expanding creative possibilities.

    MEET THE GEAR:

    COLORado PXL Curve 1

    A compact, IP65-rated RGBW arrayable batten featuring motorized pan, tilt, and zoom, plus a powerful dual linear cool and warm white strobe for dynamic effects.

    Optimized for side-by-side pixel mapping, alignment pins maintain consistent spacing as uniform color blending ties large arrays together visually.

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    COLORado PXL Curve 5

    An IP65-rated RGBW arrayable batten featuring five independent motorized heads with zoom, pan, and tilt, plus dual linear cool and warm white strobes per head for dynamic effects.

    Optimized for seamless side-by-side mounting, alignment pins keep spacing consistent across linked fixtures for cohesive looks on touring stages, theatrical productions, and temporary outdoor events.

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    Light Snacks: Easy Patching with COLORado PXL Curve 1 & 5

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    Modern lighting systems demand flexibility, especially when programming complex rigs and layered effects. That flexibility was built directly into the design of COLORado PXL Curve 1 and 5.

    In this Light Snacks episode, Senior Product Manager Michael Graham demonstrates a streamlined patching workflow that allows programmers to treat each head of the PXL Curve 5 as an independent element within the console.

    By patching the fixtures individually, programmers can isolate specific heads, apply selective effects, and build dynamic movement patterns across the rig with greater precision and efficiency. This approach makes it easier to create layered looks, targeted position effects, and customized visual moments without unnecessary programming complexity.

    The workflow is especially useful for larger productions where designers want to quickly access individual fixture elements without breaking creative momentum.

    COLORado PXL Curve 1 and 5 were engineered not only for impactful visual design, but also for practical real-world programming workflows that help designers and operators work faster and more creatively.

    MEET THE GEAR:

    COLORado PXL Curve 1

    A compact, IP65-rated RGBW arrayable batten featuring motorized pan, tilt, and zoom, plus a powerful dual linear cool and warm white strobe for dynamic effects.

    Optimized for side-by-side pixel mapping, alignment pins maintain consistent spacing as uniform color blending ties large arrays together visually.

    COLORado PXL Curve 5

    An IP65-rated RGBW arrayable batten featuring five independent motorized heads with zoom, pan, and tilt, plus dual linear cool and warm white strobes per head for dynamic effects.

    Optimized for seamless side-by-side mounting, alignment pins keep spacing consistent across linked fixtures for cohesive looks on touring stages, theatrical productions, and temporary outdoor events.

    Light Snacks: COLORado PXL Curve 1 & 5 Alignment and Fixture Spacing

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    The flexibility of the COLORado PXL series goes beyond movement and pixel effects. It also extends into how the fixtures physically connect and scale inside a design. WATCH NOW.

    In this Light Snacks episode, Senior Product Manager Michael Graham takes a closer look at the alignment system behind COLORado PXL Curve 1 and 5, explaining how the fixtures were engineered to work together seamlessly in both flown and floor-supported configurations.

    Integrated alignment pins allow designers and technicians to position fixtures tightly together while maintaining clean, consistent spacing across the rig. Whether building long continuous lines or filling custom gaps inside larger designs, the fixtures stay visually cohesive and easy to align during setup.

    To protect spacing and movement, the fixtures also feature optimized pan limitations that prevent neighboring units from colliding while still allowing dynamic motion effects across the system.

    The result is a scalable design platform that combines flexibility, precision, and fast deployment for touring productions, festivals, broadcast environments, and permanent installations.

    COLORado PXL Curve 1 and 5 were built to work together visually, mechanically, and creatively, helping designers focus less on setup challenges and more on building impactful looks.

    MEET THE GEAR:

    COLORado PXL Curve 1

    A compact, IP65-rated RGBW arrayable batten featuring motorized pan, tilt, and zoom, plus a powerful dual linear cool and warm white strobe for dynamic effects.

    Optimized for side-by-side pixel mapping, alignment pins maintain consistent spacing as uniform color blending ties large arrays together visually.

    COLORado PXL Curve 5

    An IP65-rated RGBW arrayable batten featuring five independent motorized heads with zoom, pan, and tilt, plus dual linear cool and warm white strobes per head for dynamic effects.

    Optimized for seamless side-by-side mounting, alignment pins keep spacing consistent across linked fixtures for cohesive looks on touring stages, theatrical productions, and temporary outdoor events.

    Light Snack: ÉPIX Optical Filters

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    Senior Product Manager Anthony Chiappone covers the filter accessories that come included with ÉPIX Line fixtures. WATCH NOW.

    The square white milky filter produces the brightest output and is the best choice for outdoor locations or any venue where Line fixtures will be competing with other sources of bright light.

    The square black stealth filter hides Line fixtures in the rig until they’re turned on, optimal for stages or sets that call for surprise pops of geometric pixel effects and kinetic color motion.

    The rounded 50 millimeter white milky dome filter is ideal for offering audiences the widest possible viewing angle in larger venues.

    All three types of filters are easy to swap. There is a simple spring-loaded filter lock and all you need is your thumb and forefinger to trigger it. Pull it back and the filter slides right off. Grab your new filter, slide it on and you’re good to go.

    MEET THE GEAR:

    ÉPiX Line 10 fixtures deliver vivid wide-gamut RGB color and a variety of looks and viewing angles with three included optical filters. Powered by the ÉPiX D4 IP Drive, these sleek outdoor-rated linear pixel strips offer native compatibility with the Epix Mapping System, industry-standard MVR file support, and automatic fixture detection, enabling fast streamlined video mapping and scalable configuration in the most demanding touring, rental, and permanent integration applications.

    ÉPiX Line 10 IP
    https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/products/epix-line-10-ip/

    ÉPiX Line 10 IP S
    https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/products/epix-line-10-ip-s/

    COLORado PXL Curve 1 + 12 = Seamless Pairing in Your Rig

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    In this episode of Light Snacks, Senior Product Manager Michael Graham explores how the new COLORado PXL Curve 1 pairs seamlessly with the popular COLORado PXL Curve 12.

    Designed with matching RGBW color engines across the PXL Curve family, these fixtures deliver consistent color output even though PXL Curve 1 features a brighter LED and larger face. That consistency makes it easy to build effects that flow smoothly across both fixtures without visual breaks.

    Adding tilt across both PXL Curve fixtures is equally smooth. Panning the COLORado PXL Curve 1 adds new looks to your PXL Curve combinations in the rig.

    For peak moments, punch up the PXL Curve 1’s warm and cool white strobe cells to build spectacular effects.

    MEET THE GEAR:

    COLORado PXL Curve 1 features motorized pan, tilt and zoom in a compact IP65-rated RGBW LED beam and wash fixture that brings the added punch of dual linear cool and warm white LED strobe cells. Designed for seamless pixel mapping with multiple fixtures, alignment pins maintain pixel pitch while its color blending and rectangular head perfectly match other COLORado PXL models in the rig. Flexible DMX, sACN, and Art-Net control along with RDM and NFC support round out this versatile addition to the COLORado PXL family.

    Using Blackout with the RFC remote and WELL

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    Using Blackout with the RFC remote and WELL

    Avoid the chaos of blackout loops by watching Senior Product Manager Michael Graham demonstrate how to effectively use the blackout feature on our handheld RFC remote control:

    WATCH NOW

    Press the BLACK OUT button

    Press a color button to restore output and select colors

    Featured in this Light Snack: WELL POD 2

    WELL POD 2 is a compact addition to any rental package, delivering great output, fantastic color rendering, and the flexibility of a PAR fixture design with a removable split yoke ideal for both truss and floor mounting. Up to 18 hours of battery life from a wash light engineered to meet the needs of lighting professionals working in environments where quick setup and flexibility are crucial. Roll into any production, indoors or out, with a road-worthy six-unit kit with built-in charging capability.

    Book a WELL POD 2 demo:

    https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/products/well-pod-2/

    Explore the WELL ecosystem of wireless, battery-operated, IP65-rated, must-have event lighting:

    https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/products/?family=well

    Maverick Force X: Engineered for the fastest sensors, cameras and displays

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    Maverick Force X fixtures are compact, high-output tools built for professionals who need speed, flexibility, and broadcast-ready reliability.

    65kHz Pulse Width Modulation frequency settings come standard on both Maverick Force X Spot and Force X Profile. Typically, with previous technologies, such a high PWM frequency would result in steppy dimming on the low end.

    In this episode of Light Snacks, Senior Product Manager Michael Graham demos the 65kHz PWM dimming that enables Force X to deliver flicker-free performance with nearly any camera, including those with the fastest frame rates, while still maintaining fantastic dimming.

    WATCH our series of Maverick Force X dimming tests for yourself, as the fixtures fade evenly to black from full output over ten seconds and then come back up just as evenly to full over five seconds.

    In the final demonstration of critical bottom-end dimming performance, Force X dims from 10% to 0% output over ten seconds to land on a flawless fadeout.

    Get the full Maverick Force X specs:
    https://chauvetprofessional.com/products/maverick-force-x-spot/
    https://chauvetprofessional.com/products/maverick-force-x-profile/

    Maverick Force X Spot & Force X Profile: Precision Color and Effects at Every Angle

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    Senior Product Manager Michael Graham: “Our Force X CMY wheels reduce tear when color mixing and gives a much nicer look when doing pastels and intense colors.”

    In the first half of this episode, Mike demos the capabilities of the Force X color system:

    • Even transitions from Cyan, Magenta to Yellow
    • Smooth mixing of Amber, Blues, Light Blues and Greens
    • Independent color wheel with Red, Orange, Magenta, light CTO, heavy CTO, CTB and CRI filters

    Followed by a walk through the dynamic morphing effects and flawless focus the Force X optical system delivers at narrow, mid and wide zoom settings.

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    Then GET THE FULL SPECS

    https://chauvetprofessional.com/products/maverick-force-x-profile/

    https://chauvetprofessional.com/products/maverick-force-x-spot/

    Bring the Clouds, Rain or Shine: Meet the Upgraded Cloud 9X IP

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    The original Cloud 9 helped redefine low-lying fog on major stages and productions worldwide. Now, Cloud 9X IP takes everything you loved and levels it up with smarter features, a lighter footprint, and a more weather-ready build, all in a single streamlined powerhouse.

    One of the most immediate upgrades? Weight. The Cloud 9X IP has been trimmed down to around 75 lbs, compared to over 120 lbs on the previous model, making it far easier to transport, rig, and reposition in the field.

    The housing has been completely redesigned with built-in reservoirs for both water and fog fluid, as well as a clever storage compartment that houses the hose and all your essential accessories. You’ll spend less time digging through cases.

    With its IP-rated housing, Cloud 9X IP doesn’t flinch at outdoor events, damp environments, or high-traffic stages. A new garden hose input means continuous refilling is as simple as turning on the tap, no manual top-offs necessary. Just set it to auto-sense mode, and it’ll maintain fluid levels on its own.

    In the past, powering a low fogger meant dual cables and careful planning. The Cloud 9X IP runs everything through a single, efficient power cable, reducing complexity and setup time.

    You’ll also find an upgraded full-color display, both 3-pin and 5-pin DMX, and a USB-C port for quick firmware updates.

    And for simple shows, quick cues, or rentals, the addition of a dedicated RF remote brings a brand-new layer of flexibility, no console or timer required. Trigger fog effects on demand with just a button press.

    “This is going to be really great for single rentals where you don’t want to set up a controller or timer,” says Senior Product Manager Anthony Chiappone.

    Watch the full Light Snacks episode below:

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    STRIKE V Pixel Mapping Tricks

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    Senior Product Manager Michael Graham shows us how easy it is to pixel map STRIKE V.

    All these tips are demonstrated live in our latest Light Snacks: Pixel Mapping Tricks with STRIKE V

    STRIKE V features independently controlled LED diode plates and a smart variable frost that can be combined to produce dynamic multi-layer pixel effects. Follow our Light Snacks playlist for all our tips on programming STRIKE V’s layers of cells, dots and electrostatic frost. 

    Key takeaways from this episode:

    • Bring the frost up to fine-tune the best on-camera look.
    • Program the dot layer by adding color and effects
    • Program the cell layer, also adding color and effects
    • Adjust the effect speed to land on the desired look and feel
    • Then, add movement to the effect to really bring the look alive (be sure to watch our live Light Snacks demo to appreciate the visual impact of this step) 

    Want more STRIKE V tips?  Watch and Learn:

    Learn how to build offset strobe looks using STRIKE V’s dual layers of cells and dots, adjust flash rates independently, and dial in its smart variable frost for fine-tuned on-camera looks.

    Want to hear from LDs who’ve programmed STRIKE V?

    Behind the Scenes with LD Joe Watrach & STRIKE V

    “The ability to layer and stack different looks is huge. One second, you’ve got tight, sharp beams and sparkling strobe effects, and the next, you drop in the smart electrostatic frost, and suddenly, the entire beam flattens out beautifully—without killing output. It’s a game-changer. Whether you’re doing arena-scale production, live broadcasts, or intimate performance lighting, this thing delivers.” – Joe Watrach

    Meet STRIKE V: 

    https://chauvetprofessional.com/products/strike-v/