Custom overlay widgets for real-time Resolume parameter monitoring via OSC or the Web Server REST API. Windows only. Requires Resolume Arena or Avenue with OSC enabled.
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Software: Resolume Arena or Avenue (with OSC enabled)
Network: Localhost OSC (no external network required)
RAM: Minimal footprint — runs alongside your show
A radial water-ripple displacement effect for Resolume Arena. Ships as a zip containing the BLOOPER.dll plugin, a readme, and the license. Windows only. Requires Resolume Arena 7.3.1 or later (also works in Avenue).
1. Download and unzip the file anywhere.
2. Copy BLOOPER.dll into your Resolume Extra Effects folder — usually Documents\Resolume Arena\Extra Effects\ (create it if it doesn't exist).
3. Fully quit and relaunch Resolume — it only scans for plugins on startup.
4. Find BLOOPER in your Effects panel and drag it onto any clip, layer, or composition. Full details are in the readme inside the zip.
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Software: Resolume Arena 7.3.1 or later (also works in Avenue)
Note: Windows plugin (.dll) — does not work on macOS
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New — Timeline Widget: live clip countdown on your overlay — elapsed, remaining, or both, with optional progress bar and clip name. Lock to a specific clip or use Follow Layer mode to auto-track whatever's playing. Wall-clock accurate: adjusts live for clip Speed, Duration retiming, and BPM Sync. Warning threshold with solid or flashing color. Paused clips freeze the display; cleared clips go cleanly idle.
Fixed: widgets no longer freeze when switching compositions — everything re-binds automatically within seconds. Widgets show correct values immediately on first connect and relaunch.
Under the hood: full pre-release code audit; every build code-signed with Microsoft Trusted Signing. Existing widgets and settings carry over automatically.
IMPORTANT: If you used API widgets (not OSC) in v1.4, you'll need to re-create them once in the wizard. After that, they will automatically reconnect whenever Resolume restarts. This is a one-time step. OSC widgets are not affected.
API Connection Overhaul: Completely rebuilt API connection — parameter IDs now resolve fresh on every connection. Widgets automatically reconnect when Resolume restarts. Widgets show current values on connect. Works reliably regardless of start order. New Refresh API button in the status bar for manual reconnect.
New & Improved: Speed widget shows correct percentage via API. Clip transport parameters now visible in API browser. Boolean Indicator redesigned with large green/red status circle and ON/OFF overlay. Code signed with Microsoft Trusted Signing — no more SmartScreen warnings.
Under the Hood: Full security and code audit. Widget system refactored with shared base class. Update and What's New dialogs rebuilt. Config system hardened. Improved resource cleanup and thread safety.
Major update — Added Resolume Web Server / REST API as a communication option alongside OSC. New widget types. Built-in auto-updater for seamless future updates.
Added built-in update checker for future releases.
Initial public release. Custom widget creator, OSC parameter mapping, real-time color monitoring, Show Mode overlay support.
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