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LIVEDESIGN: On Demand: Live Design Virtual Master Classes: Lighting

Live Design Editor writes on LIVEDESIGN: Live Design's September 2020 Virtual Master Class on lighting focus on GDTF and MVR file formats, LED color mixing, and immersive lighting. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…

Posted August 19, 2020  ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF, MVR


PLSN: Upping Your CAD Game During the Downtime

Nook Schoenfeld writes on PLSN: …take the call. Plus, I wanted to learn about these GDTF fixtures. An hour later, I bought the software upgrade. I have not had this much fun drawing in 20… Read more at PLSN…

Posted July 5, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF


LIVEDESIGN: Matt Geasey Speeds Workflow with GDTF & MVR

LIVEDESIGN: GDTF 1.0 from Vectorworks, Inc., Robe lighting, and MA Lighting has gained momentum with industry manufacturers, software programs, and professionals. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…

Posted June 24, 2020  ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF, MVR


PLSN: ChamSys Now Supports XYZ Positioning in MagicQ Consoles and Software

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …standard GDTF MVR protocol enabling direct import from Vectorworks.) “Our customers often patch and pre-program their shows in advance either using our ChamSys free fully featured MagicVis visualisation or their… Read more at PLSN…

Posted June 24, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF, MVR


PLSN: The Editor Ups His CAD Game during the Down Time

Nook Schoenfeld writes on PLSN: …our expert, Jim Woodward, who can answer your questions?” Honing New Skills I had time to take a call. Plus, I wanted to learn about these GDTF fixtures. An… Read more at PLSN…

Posted June 4, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF


PLSN: DIN Spec validates GDTF as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …That’s what DIN SPEC is made for: ‘Today’s idea. Tomorrow’s standard.’” To learn more, visit gdtf-share.com or watch the on-demand webinar, “Integrating GDTF & MVR into your Workflows.” … Read more at PLSN…

Posted June 4, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF, MVR


LIVEDESIGN: DIN Spec validates GDTF as an open standard

LIVEDESIGN: DIN Spec validates GDTF as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide Read more at LIVEDESIGN…

Posted June 4, 2020  ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF


PLSN: LD-at-Large Chris Lose Serves Up a Plethora of Podcasts

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …(May 02) https://plsn.com/podcasts/zero-foxtrot-uniform-charlie-kilos-given-with-laura-frank/ When a Night Owl Joins the Wolf Pack – with Tyler Elich (May 01) https://plsn.com/podcasts/when-a-night-owl-joins-the-wolf-pack-with-tyler-elich/ GDTF or GTFO Podcast – with Matt Geasey, Andy Cass, Scott Chmielewski,… Read more at PLSN…

Posted May 18, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF


PLSN: GDTF or GTFO Podcast

Chris Lose writes on PLSN: …GDTF and MVR, standardization and progress, dispelling current myths about GDTF, providing an end user viewpoint, what GDTF is and is not, manufacturer compliance, cooperation, compromise and how GDTF will… Read more at PLSN…

Posted April 30, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF, MVR


PLSN: Living in a World of Pure Imagination – with Andy Cass

Chris Lose writes on PLSN: …the necessary hardware for pre-vis, the steps you take in order to create a pre-vis video, multi-instance fixtures, intentional design, GDTF and fixture profile uniformity. Please visit: http://c2designanddrafting.com/ and https://youtu.be/pnxqjgkaw8Y… Read more at PLSN…

Posted April 14, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF


PLSN: Vectorworks 2020 SP3 Launch Brings Quality and Performance Improvements

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …Vision With SP3, the workflow for using GDTF data in Vectorworks Spotlight is greatly improved. GDTF files can now be directly imported into Spotlight, can be applied to any Vectorworks… Read more at PLSN…

Posted March 19, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF


PLSN: Stir Crazy Roadies – with AJ Pen

Chris Lose writes on PLSN: …the meet the venue, the kernel of lighting fundamentals, programming layers for purpose, asymmetrical looks, clever cloning techniques, GDTF, doing shows at Red Rocks amphitheater and final words of wisdom…. Read more at PLSN…

Posted March 17, 2020  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF