# LightAct 4 Documentation LightAct 4 Documentation is a collection of user guides, tutorials and manuals on how to use LightAct 4 software. We've grouped the docs into several categories so that you can find what you are looking for faster. If you are looking for something specific, you can also use search bar in the top.
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Quick startStart here if you are totally new to LightAct.colorGrid.pngquick-start
Transitioning from other media serversStart here if you are switching from another media server.210923-headerForSparkPostTemplates.pngtransitioning-to-lightact-from-other-media-servers
AssetsLearn how to ingest and manage Assets in LightAct.expressions-of-america-750_9902-withAssets.jpgassets
TimelinesLearn how to sequence content, manage multiple timelines and sync to external timecode.timelines.pngtimelines
Layers and layoutsExplore why LightAct's layer system is one-of-a-kind.LayerLayout3d.pnglayers-and-layouts
Node referenceLearn about LightAct's powerful and flexible nodes.GenerateLUT.pngnode-reference
Video playbackHere you'll find everything you need to know about how to play video files in the most efficient and pixel-perfect way.4U9A0771-800x533px.jpgvideo-playback
Real-time content playbackLearn how to play Notch, Unreal Engine and TouchDesigner - all natively integrated in LightAct.SMG-complete-1080p081-closeUpAndCrop.jpgreal-time-content-playback
Content mappingExplore how you map content from LightAct's layers to various Viewport objects.564015512_122255960264021537_8925486228393317014_n.jpgcontent-mapping
Output setupLearn how to output content from video outputs on your server to physical displays and projectors.IMG_0693-1280x853px_1.jpgoutput-setup
Projection mappingExplore LightAct's powerful projection mapping features that help you from the first projection study to final blending of the projectors.National-WWII-Museum-Expressions-of-America-show-cropped-600x338px.jpgprojection-mapping
DMXLearn how you can control LightAct with DMX and about all the different ways you can output DMX from LightAct.DSC03781-modified-600px-quality90.jpgdmx
OSC & MIDILearn how you can control LightAct with OSC and MIDI and how you can output OSC directly from LightAct.image.jpgosc-and-midi
IntegrationsLightAct can communicate with dozens of different protocols and technology.Volar_31.jpgintegrations
LightTrackExplore LightAct's unique tracking system called LightTrack.DSCF2472-1280x720px.jpglighttrack
LightNetLearn how you can set up multi-server clusters and manage them efficiently and effortlessly.4U9A0828.JPGlightnet
LicensingLearn everything you need to know about managing LightAct licenses.P1000724-mod.jpglicensing
BYO hardwareDon't want to use LightAct Hardware? Click here and learn how to set up your own hardware for LightAct.https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1767081476096-350e18758625?crop=entropy&cs=srgb&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxOTcwMjR8MHwxfHJhbmRvbXx8fHx8fHx8fDE3Njc4NjM1MjZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=85preparing-your-hardware-for-lightact
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