> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://assimilate.gitbook.io/live-fx-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://assimilate.gitbook.io/live-fx-documentation/official-reference.md).

# Official Reference

!!! info "Official source"

```
This section includes a local mirror of the official Assimilate Live FX User Guide: [Full Official Live FX User Guide](live-fx-user-guide-full.md). Original source: [02 - Live FX User Guide](https://www.assimilatesupport.com/akb/KnowledgebaseArticle51035.aspx).
```

This reference section is the authoritative layer for Live FX concepts and terminology. The rest of this site remains focused on practical workflows, example projects, and studio-oriented notes.

Use these pages when you need to understand how Live FX is organized, what a panel or node is meant to do, or how official behavior maps onto a tutorial.

## Reference map

\| Official area | Full guide section | Reference page | Related tutorials | | --- | --- | --- | | Live FX tabs, menus, recording, player controls | [Live FX tabs](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#live-fx-tabs), [Player Controls](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#player-controls) | [Live FX Interface](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-interface.md) | [User Interface](/live-fx-documentation/getting-started/user-interface.md), [Timecode](/live-fx-documentation/getting-started/the-basics/timecode.md) | | Live Links, trackers, Unreal, OSC, animation | [Live Links](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#live-links-2), [Live Animation](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#live-animation) | [Live Links and Camera Tracking](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-links-and-camera-tracking.md) | [Camera Tracking](/live-fx-documentation/camera-tracking.md), [Unreal Engine](/live-fx-documentation/unreal-engine.md) | | Virtual camera, lens/sensor, calibration | [Virtual Camera](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#virtual-camera), [Calibrate](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#calibrate-2) | [Virtual Camera and Calibration](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/virtual-camera-and-calibration.md) | [Camera and Lens Calibration](/live-fx-documentation/camera-tracking/camera-and-lens-calibration.md) | | LED projection and stage definition | [LED Wall Projection](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#led-wall-projection), [Stage Manager](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#stage-manager-2) | [LED Wall Projection and Stage Manager](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/led-wall-projection-and-stage-manager.md) | [LED Workflow](/live-fx-documentation/led-workflow.md), [Stage Manager](/live-fx-documentation/led-workflow/stage-manager.md) | | Capture, projection, switcher, matte, USD, Notch nodes | [Live FX Nodes](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#live-fx-nodes), [Switcher Node](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#switcher-node) | [Live FX Nodes](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-nodes.md) | [Switcher Node](/live-fx-documentation/led-workflow/switcher-node.md), [Projection Mapping Tutorials](/live-fx-documentation/led-workflow/projection-mapping-tutorials.md) | | Live composition, projection setup, online/offline assembly | [Live Composition Setup](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#live-composition-setup), [Live Projection Setup](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#live-projection-setup), [Composition Assemble](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#composition-assemble) | [Live Composition and Projection Setup](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-composition-and-projection-setup.md) | [Quickstart Example Projects](/live-fx-documentation/quickstart-example-projects.md) | | DMX, fixtures, IBL, LED wall control | [DMX](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#dmx-2), [LED Wall Control](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#led-wall-control) | [DMX, Lighting, and LED Wall Control](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/dmx-lighting-and-led-wall-control.md) | [Lighting](/live-fx-documentation/lighting.md), [Image Based Lighting](/live-fx-documentation/lighting/getting-started-with-image-based-lighting.md) | | Keyers, qualifier options, alpha output | [Keyers and Alpha Output](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/live-fx-user-guide-full.md#keyers-and-alpha-output) | [Keyers and Alpha Output](/live-fx-documentation/official-reference/keyers-and-alpha-output.md) | [Compositing](/live-fx-documentation/compositing.md), [Working with the Alpha Channel](/live-fx-documentation/compositing/working-with-the-alpha-channel.md) |

## Editorial rule

When this reference and a tutorial disagree, treat the official Assimilate guide as the source of truth and update the tutorial or add a review note.