Update on "how to."
I wanna try and do that next year. Wonder how they did it?......... Holy Smokes!
Being the techno-geek that I am,
I tracked this down two years ago after some fellow in Ohio (I think) was one of the first to do this.
He used the tune "Wizards in Winter", by "Trans Siberian Orchestra". Maybe some on here remember that.
Basically after selecting a tune to use, they "rip" the CD data, and load to a process controller, with software that allows you to program the light strings to which portions of the tune to get the effect you want, then in turn the PC drives "smart-home" digital type lighting controller/dimmers, that are hard wired to the data network from the PC.
The music for the outdoor display is broadcast over low power, short range FM radio transmitter,( It's legal to do this.) so people driving by can listen on the car radio, and neighbors only have to look at the lights. LOL.
To broadcast over FM you need one of these:
http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/hk/default.asp?page=amfm
Update edit
Go to this site, look at menu's on left side of home page, and across the top.
http://www.planetchristmas.com/
Another light automation site, for the necessary hardware:
http://www.lightorama.com/
They explain what is needed to do the animated displays, and where to find the electronics to do it.
Here are some sample vid's, including the one I referenced above. You can see that the style of music makes a difference as to how the lights act. A pulsating style is better than a smooth style makes a big difference.
One of the first examples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmgf60CI_ks&feature=related
Even better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szLmAPW39uE&feature=related
Pretty good too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGRXiy2ODqw&feature=related
Here's a video in the "Oh my gawd" category!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgU6Cp6bkLg
Edit of the edit
Sorry Johnny Be Bad, I didn't realize you posted the same one before. At least we like the same vid. LOL.
Merry Christmas, Happy Trails.
