Past Topics

Finale 3D, DMX, & COBRA - 6/3/2021

Will and Drew from Finale demonstrate how to design DMX shows using Finale 3D and COBRA equipment.




6.0 & DMX Demystified - 6/2/2021

In this session, we will be debuting our new 6.0 firmware version, as well as detailing how you can integrate DMX equipment into your COBRA show.




Sensational SPFX 6M - 1/6/2021

In this webinar, we will be debuting our new SPFX 6 cue mini module.




Finally Finished 5.1.1 Firmware - 11/24/2020

In this webinar, we will be debuting our new 5.1.1 firmware release. We will detail the new features specific to main equipment, COBRA Show Creator, and the Control Panel.




Spirit of ‘76, Show Setup & Live Streamed Show - 6/18/2020

This webinar followed a different format than previous sessions.

In the first session, Spirit be gave us a tour of their facilities before heading to the their setup site where Joel & Dan had a friendly wiring contest.

In the second session, Joel & Dan headed to the shoot site to do a live walkthrough, including some troubleshooting and steps to take while you are setting up. Finally, they shot the show scripted in our Advanced Scripting Seminar webinar.




Firmware Figured Out - 6/11/2020

This webinar is all about firmware and how it relates to COBRA equipment. We will cover the below topics:

  • What is Firmware
  • COBRA Firmware & Features Throughout the Years
  • Upcoming Firmware Features
  • How to Upgrade Your Equipment
  • Live Demonstration of COBRA Reprogramming Software



Support & Successful Show Strategies - 6/4/2020

In this webinar, we will cover a multitude of topics. We will be debuting our new Help Portal, as well as spending some time with our support specialists as they explain the best methods to get support from COBRA, both in emergency and non-emergency situations. We will also be sharing general tips from our team members on what steps to take to ensure a successfull and stress free show.




Conquering the Control Panel - 5/28/2020

Take a deep dive look at the COBRA Control Panel and see why it is game-changing for show setup and execution! This seminar will take an in-depth look at the following features:

  • Device List
  • Show Controls
  • Manual Fire
  • Field Map
  • Command Center Integration



Simplifying Slats, Untangling Igniters - 5/21/2020

Take a exploratory plunge into the fascinating world of slats and igniters. In this webinar we will guide you through the below topics:

  • What slats and igniters are
  • How/why they are used
  • Best practices
  • Resistance
  • Max distances
  • Different variations COBRA offers



COBRA Equipment Anatomy - 5/14/2020

In this seminar we will take a deep dive into COBRA equipment. Learn about all of the different equipment COBRA offers and how to best use them in configurations that fit your needs. We will also be talking about the COBRA design philosophy, showing live demonstrations on product assembly/disassembly, and highlighting how with a few simple tweaks, you can customize COBRA equipment for your specific applications .




Advanced Pyromusical Scripting - 5/7/2020

Learn how to script a pyromusical! We will cover advanced scripting features as well as pyromusical design concepts and actually script a small pyromusical show.

Covered topics include:

  • Advanced Scripting Features (Alternate events, Timecode, Disable Firing)
  • Designing a Pyromusical
  • Using single shots to create front effects
  • Mirroring positions

We have provided the script and audio file used in this seminar below.

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Soundtrack Creation & Audio Formatting - 4/30/2020

New to Pyromusicals? No idea what songs to choose or how to edit and format your soundtrack? This webinar will answer all of those questions as well as go through the details below.

  • How to choose songs
  • Where to buy songs for best quality
  • Editing Music
  • Adding voice over/silence
  • Formatting audio to work with your Audio Box



COBRA Show Creator - 4/23/2020

Take a look at the new web-based COBRA Show Creator! This webinar contained an overview of CSC, new features, how to create and export scripts, and included a Q&A session.

  • What was covered:
  • Overview of CSC
  • Creating/Importing Show
  • My Fireworks
  • Basic, STEP, and Pyromusical Scripts
  • CSC Preferences
  • Reports
  • Exporting