ARRI’s lighting control app Stellar, a user interface for advanced network configuration and management, is taking the next step forward. Third-party products can now be controlled with Stellar 2 and features, such as grouping, are designed to make setups faster and more flexible.
Control of third-party luminaires
Stellar 2 can now control luminaires from other manufacturers including Litegear, Astera, and Kino Flo. A set of generic dimmers can be set up to work with tungsten lights (on a DMX dimmer). With Stellar 2, the correct DMX addresses can be assigned to the luminaires in a few steps.
Swap out fixtures
If any fixture needs to be swapped out, possibly due to malfunction, it can be exchanged without affecting the setup. A re-scan will detect it, if the fixture has not been in the setup before.
Grouping of different CCT ranges
With Stellar 2, it is now possible to group fixtures with different CCT ranges. The fixture with the smallest range takes precedence while all the other ranges are cropped.
Intensity
Not 100%, not 20%, not zero—Stellar 2 is able to accommodate a variety of unique requirements. Apply a personal value as the default intensity by storing it as a favorite in the app settings. The intensity will also remain at the same level throughout all modes.
Additional fixture data
If a fixture can provide these RDM functionalities, temperature and mode information will be displayed in the fixture setups.
In Stellar 2, several smaller enhancements have been introduced including: a trial phase expiry warning, smoother looks application when no color mode change is necessary, improved connectivity handling, presets that apply on different fixtures, and minor usability, layout, and stability improvements.
More information about Stellar 2 and its new features: www.arri.com/stellar