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Test Your Pixel Map Before Sequencing

— Mattos Designs

Confirm pixel order, direction and prop assignments before spending hours sequencing effects that land in the wrong place.

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Test Your Show Audio Before Opening Night

— Mattos Designs

Check the correct music file, audio output and audience listening experience using the equipment that will run your show.

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Run a Full Show Rehearsal

— Mattos Designs

Run the actual playlist from startup to shutdown before guests arrive, including music, transitions and scheduled playback.

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Check Your Display from the Street

— Mattos Designs

Judge your layout from the audience's viewing position so props, spacing and effects work together outside the preview.

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Use Your Preview to Catch Layout Mistakes

— Mattos Designs

Keep your software preview close to the installed display, then check placement, groups and effect direction before show night.

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Use Brightness and Contrast in Your Sequences

— Mattos Designs

Give songs room to build by choosing a focal point, leaving quieter moments and saving bigger effects for musical highlights.

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Watch the Whole Sequence Like a Viewer

— Mattos Designs

Play each song from beginning to end at normal speed to catch awkward transitions, crowded effects and missing moments.

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Back Up Your Show Before Layout Changes

— Mattos Designs

Keep a dated, recoverable copy of your sequences, media and configuration before changing props, channels or controller assignments.

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