Resolume Arena 7 for Lifetime

Resolume Arena 7: The Industry Standard for VJs and Projection Mapping

Resolume Arena 7 is the ultimate instrument for live visual performance. While it includes all the features of its sibling, Resolume Avenue, Arena is designed for the heavy lifters of the AV world: stage designers, projection mapping artists, and lighting engineers.

If you need to project video onto complex geometric structures, blend multiple projectors into a seamless panoramic screen, or synchronize your visuals with a lighting desk via DMX, Arena 7 is the software you need. It combines an intuitive, drag-and-drop live mixing interface with a powerful mapping engine, allowing you to improvise visuals in real-time while keeping everything perfectly aligned to the stage.

Key Features

1. Advanced Projection Mapping

This is the feature that sets Arena apart. Project video onto any surface, complex structure, or object.

• Warper & Masking: Use the advanced output window to warp your video to fit curved screens or mask out areas you don’t want to light up.
• Edge Blending: Seamlessly stitch together multiple projectors to create one giant, cohesive widescreen image.
• Screen Warping: Adjust the geometry of your output slice-by-slice to fit the physical world perfectly.

2. Live Video Mixing

Play your visuals like an instrument.

• Layered Composition: Stack videos, images, and generative content on unlimited layers. Blend them using modes like Add, Subtract, and Multiply.
• Real-Time Effects: Apply audio-reactive effects, color corrections, and distortions instantly.
• Generative Content: Create sources that are generated in real-time (like noise, lines, or particles) so you never run out of unique content.

3. Lighting & DMX Control

Blur the line between video and lighting.

• Pixel Mapping: Send colors from your video files directly to DMX LED strips and fixtures. Your stage lights will match your video content perfectly.
• DMX Input: Control Resolume remotely using a lighting desk. Trigger clips, fade layers, and adjust effects using the faders on your lighting console.

4. Synchronization & Integration

• SMPTE Timecode: Sync your visuals tightly with the DJ, band, or show track. When the DJ hits play, your video starts at the exact right frame.
• NDI, Spout & Syphon: Stream video between different apps on the same computer or across the network with zero latency.
• Ableton Link: Keep your video beats perfectly locked in step with Ableton Live running on another computer.

5. Workflow Improvements (Version 7)

• Undo/Redo: Finally, you can undo mistakes! Whether you accidentally deleted a clip or messed up a mask, Ctrl+Z is now your best friend.
• Color Palette: Lock your colors to a specific palette to ensure your visuals always adhere to the brand guidelines or stage theme.
• Workspace Manager: Save and organize different window layouts for different gigs (e.g., “Studio Mode” vs. “Live Performance Mode”).

Why Choose Resolume Arena 7?

• Reliability: Built to run for days without crashing, making it trusted for festivals and permanent installations.
• Versatility: It handles everything from a small club gig to a massive stadium tour with hundreds of LED panels.
• Scalability: Whether you are using a single laptop or a media server with 4 graphics cards, Arena scales to use all available hardware power.

System Requirements

Windows

• OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit).
• Processor: AMD or Intel i7 processor, 2.5GHz or better.
• Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD graphics card with 4GB VRAM minimum (RTX series recommended for heavy loads).
• RAM: 16 GB.