Double preview function - live output & scene currently being edited (another programmwindow could be nice)

Dustin Paak

• March 29, 2024 17:33

Hello humanity, I was wondering if it is possible to make 2preview options in HeavyM too. One for the live output and one for the preview of a scene that is currently being edited while the show continues normally. For example, via a function with which the preview can be displayed as a separate program window. For example, an additional monitor could be used to enable the preview. Such a function would make my workflow much easier during live shows. Especially if the computer cannot be set up in such a way that you can look well and directly at the projection screen May the following things would be another topic Can you please insert a function in Heavy M that allows two different modes? 1 the edit function jumps when changing the scene to the current scene (currently) 2 the edit mode remains with a selected scene, even if the live output scene changes. (wish) Especially if the computer cannot be set up in such a way that you can look well and directly at the projection surface. Both functions are super useful if you can work with two scenarios 1 work backstage and still keep the full overview 2 control the projection live via OSC and tablet from the danceflooor (thats why the desire with the edit function)

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  Support

  • May 14, 2025 08:06

  Hello,

  Thank you for your message.

  This feature is currently being researched to determine whether it can be integrated into HeavyM, so it will not be available immediately.

  I remain at your disposal if you have any further questions.

  Tomàs
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  Support

  • April 03, 2024 10:43

  Hi Dustin,

  Thanks for your suggestions!

  Regarding the first idea to have two different previews, one for the output and one for the edited sequence, unfortunately it is in standby for now. We have worked on the subject last year and have concluded that this would be too resource-intensive within the current architecture of HeavyM. This would require quite a rework so the feature has been pushed back a bit in our list of features to develop at the moment. It won’t be included in v2.13 at least (due this summer).

  Regarding the second idea of having a checkable option like « Edited sequence follows playback », we’ll try to push it higher up the backlog then. However, in this case you’ll still have no preview of the rendering in the Canvas, same as today when the Played and Edited sequence are different.
  Let me know if that’s what you were implying.

  Have a nice day,

  Léa

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  Rhety Florent

  • April 29, 2025 09:52

  Hello,
  Please tell us if you're finally going to develop this feature.
  I also do live, often impromptu, performances.
  This would be a huge help, especially since we use live cameras via an NDI stream.
  Thanks in advance.

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