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

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: 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: https://youtu.be/ZXsRJIOeK50 Read More » Vari-Lite Brings Industry-Standard GDTF Support to Full Luminaire, Console Product Line Read more at PLSN…

Posted September 8, 2022  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF


MVR Import and Export experience by Mark LaPierre

Mark LaPierre Lighting writes about his (amazing) MVR Import/Export experience between Vectorworks and Capture.

Posted September 1, 2022  ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Capture


Matt Geasey Speeds Workflow with GDTF & MVR

Vectorworks and Matthew Geasey of Clear All Visuals have published an article on how GDTF and MVR has changed their approach to creative work and how they manage to utilize GDTF and MVR for a fast, fluid collaborative workflow with both offline and online participants.

Posted August 1, 2022  ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Vectorworks


TPI: Vectorworks: Bringing the industry together with CAD

TPI: https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpi270_digitallr/108 The continuous evolution of the live events market has made the elements of collaboration… Read more at TPI…

Posted July 11, 2022  ‐ Categories: TPI


PLSN: Vectorworks Seminars | What GDTF and MVR Can Do for You

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: 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 Read more at PLSN…

Posted June 15, 2022  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF, MVR


TPI: UB40 crew overcome restrictions with the support of Video Design

TPI: As if reopening the venue after a little problem with storm Eunice wasn’t enough, UB40… Read more at TPI…

Posted March 24, 2022  ‐ Categories: TPI


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

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: 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 Read more at PLSN…

Posted March 16, 2022  ‐ Categories: PLSN, MVR


TPI: Carrie Underwood’s REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency

TPI: At TPi for a long time, our primary focus has been the technical innovations within… Read more at TPI…

Posted March 2, 2022  ‐ Categories: TPI


PLSN: Paul Cook Powers Central London NYE Show with ChamSys

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …into the console via a MVR file from the lighting plan data, so no actual redrawing or patching needed to be done. This saved him a great deal of time,… Read more at PLSN…

Posted January 11, 2022  ‐ Categories: PLSN, MVR


TPI: Paul Cook welcomes in the New Year with ChamSys consoles

TPI: London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks has attracted millions to the city every 31 December. Despite… Read more at TPI…

Posted January 11, 2022  ‐ Categories: TPI


PLSN: Pitbull Feels Good with Robe on Tour

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …atmosphere and vibe of the look or scene as I am thinking it!” Initially, they worked in Capture using MVR files from Vectorworks. The show files were then transferred to… Read more at PLSN…

Posted December 17, 2021  ‐ Categories: PLSN, MVR


TPI: Pitbull Creative Director, Yamil Charif ‘feels good’ about 100-strong Robe rig

TPI: Miami, Florida-based Creative Director, Yamil Charif of YC3 devised a high-impact stage production for Pitbull’s… Read more at TPI…

Posted December 17, 2021  ‐ Categories: TPI