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Join A.J. Pen, CEO and designer at Penlight, and witness a real-world application of the designerâs use of MVR files for Sublimeâs 2024 summer tour â from collaborating on festival stages to exporting to MA3 using MVR.
Posted May 30, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: Vectorworks, MVR, MA Lighting
The BlenderDMX addon has been released with support for real world physical properties, transforming it from a ânice effects generatorâ into a lighting visualizer representing real lighting fixtures behavior.
Posted May 24, 2025 ‐ 3 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX
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
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 the month of April 2025
Posted May 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF and MVR improvements in Capture 2025
Posted April 24, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Capture
MVR improvements in Wysiwyg 2025
Posted April 14, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: MVR, Wysiwyg
'The most important argument made during the acceptance process was that the hues of both the Northern and Southern Lights fit harmoniously with the GDTF project marketing color theme,' writes the GDTF Technical Commeddee in their report. The report also explains that 'adding support for the Control Particle Wave Guide (CPWG) protocol will be only a light touch to GDTF, thanks to its extensibility.'
GDTF Share report for the month of March 2025
Posted April 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
The GDTF Group has announced its participation in Prolight + Sound 2025, with a booth located at Hall 12.1, stand C43, providing đ» Live demos, đExclusive swag, and đĄExpert Insights.
GDTF Share has unveiled a new section specifically designed for developers. This dedicated page highlights the GDTF and MVR Specifications, offering quick access to their official DIN releases. Additionally, it showcases a robust fixture library containing over 6,000 GDTF files, providing valuable resources for users. To further support developers, the page features a free, production-ready C++ library that facilitates interaction with GDTF and MVR files, streamlining the development process. This initiative underscores GDTF project's commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the industry.
Posted March 11, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Self-proclaimed âlighting geekâ Brad Schiller returns to Showlight, this time with a look into the wonderful world of GDTF (aka General Device Type Format). This standardized system is a godsend in the entertainment industry, allowing us to describe easily the properties of lighting fixtures and other devices. But beware, there are also some pitfalls in the current implementations. Learn how to improve your workflow with GDTF and Brad!