NEON LIBERTY is an innovative real-time DMX-controlled lighting system designed in Unreal Engine and TouchDesigner, bringing advanced concert-style lighting effects into a virtual simulation environment. This project replicates real-world stage lighting dynamics using strobe lights, moving heads, static fixtures, and DMX matrix control, transforming the Statue of Liberty into a dynamic lighting spectacle.

By integrating DMX512, Art-Net, and sACN protocols, this system ensures precise control over a vast array of fixtures, making it suitable for applications in virtual productions, stage performances, live event planning, and architectural visualization.

 

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Technical Implementation

DMX Protocol and Universe Mapping

• Utilizes DMX512 protocol with multiple universe IDs to manage an extensive lighting system.
• Fixtures are assigned unique Channel IDs for granular control over parameters like intensity, color, gobo patterns, and movement.
• Supports Art-Net and sACN (Streaming Architecture for Control Networks) for seamless lighting data transmission over Ethernet networks.

TouchDesigner Integration

• TouchDesigner serves as a real-time lighting sequencer and effects generator, allowing:
  ✅ Live audio-reactive lighting effects (syncing lights with music and environmental sounds).
  ✅ Procedural motion programming for DMX moving heads and strobes.
  ✅ Matrix control for static and dynamic lighting fixtures, simulating concert-grade lighting rigs.
  ✅ Real-time MIDI and OSC input support for interactive light triggering.

Unreal Engine DMX Implementation

• Unreal Engine’s DMX plugin enables:
  ✅ Fixture blueprints for simulating real-world moving heads, strobes, LED panels, and static fixtures.
  ✅ Integration with Niagara VFX for synchronized pyrotechnic and smoke effects.
  ✅ Virtual DMX console to manually or procedurally control individual light behaviors.
  ✅ AI-driven light choreography, dynamically adjusting intensity, position, and movement based on environmental conditions.

Lighting Fixtures and Effects

1️⃣ Moving Head Fixtures

• Programmable with pan/tilt, beam shaping, and color mixing.
• Simulates real-world lighting brands like Robe, Martin, Chauvet, and Clay Paky.
• Supports gobo patterns and prism effects to create dynamic stage visuals.

2️⃣ Strobe Lights & Pyrotechnics

• High-speed strobe flash sequencing using Unreal Engine’s Niagara particle system.
• Integrated with TouchDesigner timecode for precise synchronization with audio and visual triggers.
• Pyrotechnic-style VFX controlled via DMX intensity curves.

3️⃣ Static & Matrix LED Fixtures

• LED walls and pixel-mapped fixtures arranged in a matrix grid.
• Supports real-time color gradients, animated waveforms, and ambient lighting effects.
• Art-Net-based LED mapping for seamless synchronization across multiple lighting elements.

4️⃣ Universe and Channel Control

• Multi-universe DMX routing to control hundreds of individual lighting elements simultaneously.
• Custom channel configurations for precise adjustments of color temperature, dimming, focus, zoom, and speed.
• OSC and MIDI integration for external live control through hardware controllers.

Real-World Applications

✅ Virtual Concerts & Live Shows – Creating realistic stadium-grade lighting effects for virtual performances.
✅ Theme Parks & Entertainment Venues – Simulating advanced ride and attraction lighting systems.
✅ Architectural & Event Visualization – Designing and testing large-scale light shows before real-world implementation.
✅ Film & Virtual Production – Enhancing cinematic lighting setups for immersive movie production.
✅ Smart City & Public Space Lighting – Demonstrating intelligent light grids for urban development.

Why This Project Matters

The Neon Liberty system showcases the future of intelligent lighting design, integrating game engines, real-time rendering, and live DMX control. This fusion of art and technology enhances industries like film, event production, and immersive simulation, making it a groundbreaking advancement in digital lighting systems.

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