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'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 💻 Live demos, 👕Exclusive swag, and 💡Expert 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 ‘lighting geek’ 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!
TPI: Showlight has announced the latest round of international speakers to present Papers at Showlight 2025,… Read more at TPI…
Posted March 6, 2025 ‐ Categories: TPI
GDTF Share report for the month of February 2025
Posted March 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …water projection installation to create a unique visual experience. Transforming the Industry: The Promises and Potentials of GDTF Self-proclaimed ‘lighting geek’ Brad Schiller returns to Showlight, this time with a… Read more at PLSN…
Updated GDTF Builder with several fixes and improvements has been released.
Posted February 23, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
Nicola Mune has created a small tool DMXtoColorTD to easily convert DMX color signal from a light desk into normalized RGB values in TouchDesigner. The DMX channels and color information are taken from a GDTF file and provided to TouchDesigner for further usage.
Posted February 16, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …GDTF Profiles Access a library of curated and/or manufacturer built, meticulously tested GDTF profiles for accuracy and compatibility across your workflow. And this is just the beginning. Stay tuned for… Read more at PLSN…
Cedric Eestermans of Ctrl+Cee will lead a Fixture Building/GDTF class at FACE. The goal of this advanced two day training which takes place from 10am to 5pm on Thursday 13 and Friday February 14, 2025 at Boom, Belgium, is to guide you through the ins and outs of creating GDTF fixtures.
Posted February 7, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF