The project and sample movies can be downloaded here. On a slow computer? Try the 2x2 standard def version.
In this intermediate level tutorial we'll be taking 9 standard definition movies (640x360) and combining them in a 3x3 grid layout to make a single 1920x1080 HD output image in the style of a video wall running on your Mac.
The movies for this project will be live sampled, using a camera feed - if none is available just use the sample clips in the download above, or use some of your own videos as sources. This template can also be a great way to re-use old lower resolution VJ footage for HD display.
Completed 9 Layer 3x3 HD Video Wall.
Before making this project yourself...
- Read the tutorial on Layer Composition.
- Read the tutorial on Movie Recording.
- Read or watch one of the tutorials on using Live Inputs.
- Watch the tutorial on customizing control surface plugins.
How to Build It Yourself:
1. Create 9 layers and for each adjust the width / height, set the 'Position Mode' to 'Onscreen' to make it easy to dock layers to the screen edges, then use the X and Y position sliders to arrange their layout in a 3x3 grid.
2. Create a 'Control Surface' plugin with a slider for 'Master Volume' and mute buttons for each layer, then set each layer to receive the appropriate data-sources.
3. Create a 'Movie Recorder' plugin, set its record resolution to 640x360 in the 'Workspace Inspector' and set its 'Video Source' to a live input, or other video feed.
Workspace Inspector with 9 arranged layers, Width and Height set to 0.33 in 'Fit' mode.
Control Sufrace with 'Master Volume' and 9 mute buttons to control each layers audio controls. UI Inspector showing settings for TL Source Mute button.
Using 'Movie Recorder' and 'Preview Window' plugins for live sampling.