The new Creamsourse CreamOS 2.0 includes RDM support, custom white points, DMX user presets for quick access to different DMX setups, Save/Restore settings and user presets to USB Drive, and HTP merging of up to 4 incoming sACN sources. The update is available for both the Vortex4 and the Vortex8 fixtures and is free of charge. We met up with Creamsource here at the NAB 2022 in Las Vegas and talked with Spencer Newbury about the Creamsource Vortex4 and the new firmware update. If you want to know more, check the video interview. If you’re a user of Creamsource’s Vortex4 or Vortex8 RGBW fixtures (read our coverage here), you’re in for a treat: The company has just announced a completely new version of the underlying operating system: Meet CreamOS 2.0. This update is mainly aimed at professional users, as the Vortex fixtures themselves are also primarily used by pro filmmakers. CreamOS 2.0 brings several updates in the DMX sector as well as RDM (Remote Device Management) improvements. Vortex8 (left) and Vortex4. Image credit: Creamsource Vortex4 is a 1×1 RGBW LED panel, while Vortex8 sports a bigger 2×1 panel. Creamsource CreamOS 2.0 As these lights are not exactly aimed at one-man-band indie filmmakers, the CreamOS 2.0 update sports lots of improvements also targeted at gaffers and board operators, not only the cinematographer. With the latest CreamOS 2.0 architecture, Vortex8 and Vortex4 are equipped for creative expression with pre-programmed effects, color gels, multi-zone control, and the quite unique FrameSync technology for enhanced...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 26 April, 2022