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Chamsys MagicQ GDTF Import Improved
The Chamsys MagicQ software added much improved fixture import via General Device Type Format (GDTF) in the MagicQ Software Update Version 1.9.7.1 (current latest version as of July 2025 is 1.9.7.2). The MVR import has also been improved for MVR files where fixtures are patched to an out-of-range universe.
Posted July 22, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Chamsys
Join LIGHT TALK as it Meets GDTF and MVR with Brad Schiller
Brad, Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David share their insights on GDTF and MVR.
GDTF Share Report for June 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of June 2025
Posted July 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Utilizing MVR in gMA3
Kyos Lights, shared a tutorial for Spanish speakers, explaining the usage of MVR in gMA3.
Posted June 22, 2025 ‐ Categories: MVR, MA Lighting
MVR Workflow From Vectorworks Into Depence R4
Thuan Yen Graphics, a learning center in Vietnam, published a video demonstrating a streamlined MVR workflow from Vectorworks into Depence R4, enabling designers to maintain the necessary pace during the project planning process.
Posted June 16, 2025 ‐ Categories: MVR, Vectorworks, Depence
MTC2024: Effective use of GDTF and MVR becoming a reality
This is an archive video of 'Effective use of GDTF and MVR becoming a reality,' which was held on the second day of 'MTC2024'. Okayama Sadaji from Tokyo Stage Lighting Co., Ltd. as moderator, and the panelists, Tamada Kunio from Tama Tech Lab, Inc., Yokoyama Masahiro from Vectorworks Japan Inc., Koshigoe Reiji from Tokyo Stage Lighting Co., Ltd., and Suzuki Masato from Technical Supply Japan Co., Ltd., speak about GDTF and MVR - entertainment equipment formats, efficient work in 3D data formats, and the role of data sharing.
Posted June 9, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, MA Lighting, Vectorworks
GDTF Share Report for May 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of May 2025
Posted June 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Unlock the full potential of MVR With A.J. Pen on the Sublime’s 2024 summer tour
Join A.J. Pen, CEO and designer at Penlight, and witness a real-world application of the designer’s use of MVR files for Sublime’s 2024 summer tour — from collaborating on festival stages to exporting to MA3 using MVR.
Posted May 30, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: Vectorworks, MVR, MA Lighting
Real World Physical Properties of GDTF Devices Newly Supported in BlenderDMX v2.0.1
The BlenderDMX addon has been released with support for real world physical properties, transforming it from a “nice effects generator” into a lighting visualizer representing real lighting fixtures behavior.
Posted May 24, 2025 ‐ 3 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX
GDTF Share Crossing the 7000 Total File Count Mark
The total number of manufacturer- and user-generated GDTF files in the GDTF Share has surpassed 7000, marking a significant milestone, as the entertainment industry manufacturers move towards general support for this technology. Recent GDTF Share Reports of the past few months indicate a consistent increase in support for GDTF from multiple lighting fixture manufacturers, including the newly joining JB Systems, ER Productions, EK Lights, Rasha Professional, Volux, and others. Do note that the monthly reports are focused on total count of devices and do not include counts for multiple file revisions.
Posted May 15, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Building Moving Lights in UE5 by Caleb Hoernschemeyer
Caleb Hoernschemeyer showcases adding GDTF-based assets for moving lights into the DMX Plugin of Unreal Engine 5.
Posted May 7, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Unreal Engine
GDTF Share Report for April 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of April 2025
Posted May 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share