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How to Create a GDTF Lighting Fixture: A Six Part Video Series

In case you missed it, the General Device Type Format (GDTF) group recently reminded us that they have posted training materials on the GDTF & MVR channel on YouTube, including a six part video series that walks you through using the GDTF Builder to create a GDTF file yourself for fixtures that don’t have the GDTF data provided by the manufacturer. Ready to start building your own GDTF lighting fixtures? GDTF’s 6-part video series will walk you through the process step-by-step.

LDI 2022 Helps Industry Gear Up for Busy 2023

The LDI Show returned to Las Vegas after a busy year of live event productions across North America. The aisles were busy with production pros seeking to gear up for another busy year ahead, with exhibitors unveiling as many new products as steadily improving supply chain conditions would permit.

Robe at LDI 2022

The Robe TX1 PosiProfile™

Robe is delighted to be back at LDI 2022 in Las Vegas, action-packed with a range of exciting new products and innovative lighting technologies on Booth 1943 that will stun and amaze visitors. New products shown at a U.S. expo for the first time will include Robe’s impressive and potent iFORTETM moving light and the iFORTE FSTM (FollowSpot) luminaire – both IP65 versions of the original FORTETM—currently Robe’s highest-powered TETM (TRANSFERABLE ENGINE™) LED luminaire.Read More »Robe at LDI 2022

Vari-Lite Brings Industry-Standard GDTF Support to Full Luminaire, Console Product Line

Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head and a Signify entertainment lighting brand, announces support for the General Device Type Format (GDTF) in all currently shipping fixtures and consoles, including production luminaires such as the recently launched VL3600 Profile IP, theatrical fixtures like the Acclaim LED Series, and consoles running Neo or ZerOS software. GDTF support is included in ZerOS 7.13. Here’s a video overview of ZerOS 7.13 update from Signify:

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Vectorworks Seminars | What GDTF and MVR Can Do for You

With GDTF and MVR, the promise of a simplified entertainment industry is no longer a dream — it’s a reality. Vectorworks, one of the companies behind General Device Type Format (GDTF), will be holding a seminar on streamlining your design process with GDTF and My Virtual Rig (MVR) on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT.Read More »Vectorworks Seminars | What GDTF and MVR Can Do for You

Vectorworks Releases Unity-based 3D Model Viewing Technology with Version 2022 Service Pack 3

Vectorworks, Inc. has released its third service pack for the Vectorworks 2022 product line focused on improvements to Vectorworks Cloud Services for all design customers. Other highlights include new storage integrations with Vectorworks Cloud, updates to Datasmith file exchange for a direct link to Twinmotion and support for .glTF within the MVR export from Vectorworks Spotlight.Read More »Vectorworks Releases Unity-based 3D Model Viewing Technology with Version 2022 Service Pack 3

General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021

Columbia, MD—With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, Vectorworks, Inc. reveals several valuable updates to GDTF—the standard for describing the hierarchical and logical structure and controls of any type of controllable device in the lighting and entertainment industry. The GDTF file format has continued to evolve with input and involvement from manufacturers across the globe and critical feedback from its many adopters, resulting in a newly published update to DIN SPEC 15800:2021.Read More »General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021