GDTF
General Device Type Format - GDTF - is meant to provide a single file format to describe devices for the entertainment industry.
StageHex for SketchUp Grows Bigger
The StageHex extension for SketchUp has continued to grow in capability, offering a more mature implementation for GDTF (General Device Type Format) and MVR (My Virtual Rig) import and export. The plugin integrates deeply with SketchUp, enabling designers to use a professional library of trusses, lighting fixtures, platforms, audio/video equipment, and other technical elements directly in their models. It supports export of production-ready data to consoles and visualizers such as grandMA2, grandMA3, Depence, and other 3D formats without manual intermediate conversions.
Posted February 20, 2026 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, SketchUp, StageHex
MTC2025: Improving work efficiency on site and areas for future improvement.
This session brings together leading voices from the industry to discuss the current landscape and the challenges shaping today’s stage production environment. Moderated by Sadaji Okayama of Tokyo Stage Lighting Co., Ltd., alongside Assistant Moderator Nobuhiro Yonetani, the discussion offers practical insights from both technical and operational perspectives. Masahiro Yokoyama of Vectorworks Japan Co., Ltd., and Masakazu Mitsuhashi of Kyoritsu Co., Ltd. speak about effectiveness in professional workflows, share perspectives on improving on-site efficiency, and identify key areas for future development. Watch the full discussion to gain valuable insights into current industry practices and practical approaches to enhancing workflow and productivity.
Posted February 13, 2026 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, MA Lighting, Vectorworks
GDTF Share Report for January 2026
GDTF Share report for the month of January 2026
Posted February 1, 2026 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Builder Release January 2026
New update of the GDTF Builder has been released with further enhancements to the 2D symbol, Control/DMX Improvements and more.
Posted January 29, 2026 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
GDTF gearing up for ISE 2026
The GDTF Group has announced its participation at ISE 2026:
🎉 The GDTF Group is heading to Integrated Systems Europe! Join us in our exclusive GDTF meeting room each day of the show for:
🕚 11:00am – GDTF & MVR Overview + Demo
🕚 3:00pm – Open Q&A Session
No registration, no fuss – just great insights, live demos, and expert conversations.
ETC EOS Update v3.3.5 patch release with GDTF color import
ETC EOS Update v3.3.5 GDTF imports now include color configuration information.
Vectorworks 2026 Update 3 GDTF and MVR Improvements
In the Vectorworks 2026, Update 3, Spotlight includes enhancements to MVR import and export, so that LED walls and lighting fixtures transfer more reliably between Vectorworks and visualizers, it also improves performance and responsiveness when working with lighting devices, shutters, and GDTF geometry.
Posted January 19, 2026 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Vectorworks
GDTF Share Report for the Year of 2025
GDTF Share total and yearly report for the year of 2025 with interactive chart.
Posted January 14, 2026 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Share Report for December 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of December 2025
Posted January 1, 2026 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Richard Cadena: A GDTF Workflow: How It Works and Why It Matters
Richard is describing on his website how the GDTF and MVR workflow is becoming an integral part of the industry. 'The first time I imported the MVR file, I thought it didn’t work. It took me a while to figure out what was going on. I went back into the Patch window and eventually realized that there were so many objects that I had to scroll way down the patch to find the fixtures, which included the Fixture ID and DMX address. You can read the full article on LSA.
Posted December 26, 2025 ‐ Categories: Vectorworks, MVR, MA Lighting, GDTF
Disguise Designer: Bridging Virtual Production and Lighting with GDTF
Sockpuppet, Disguise’s fixture-personality authoring tool within Disguise Designer, now supports GDTF export, allowing custom fixture definitions to be shared across the wider GDTF ecosystem. The update improves interoperability between virtual production, lighting, and visualization workflows.
Posted December 19, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
MVR Matrix Page Updated
The Comparison Matrix of MVR Implementations page has been updated to show current status of implemented MVR features across various software products.
Posted December 12, 2025 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: MVR, GDTF
Unreal Engine DMX Tutorial Series by The Digital Proving Ground
Lighting and Unreal Engine can both feel intimidating when you’re starting out. Patch this, address that, modes, universes, DMX channels—it’s a lot. This tutorial series was created to make it simpler, clearer, and way more fun. Sometimes you just need to see it from a different angle for everything to click. Imagine, create… and see if it goes boom.
Posted December 4, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Unreal Engine
GDTF Share Report for November 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of November 2025
Posted December 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
MVR and GDTF Booth at LDI 2025
MVR and GDTF will be exhibiting at LDI 2025 on the Booth #4505, demonstrating the end-to-end MVR based workflow. Stop by for demos, insights and swag.
PollToMVR: A tool to perform device discovery and save found devices in an MVR
PollToMVR is a tool to perform device discovery via ArtNet or RDM E1.20 and to save found devices in an MVR (My Virtual Rig) scene file.
Posted November 15, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR
GDTF Share Report for October 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of October 2025
Posted November 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Webinar and Live Q&A with Brad Schiller: Transforming the Lighting Industry with GDTF
On October 28, 2025, Brad Schiller will host a live webinar, featuring a replay of his “Transforming the Lighting Industry with GDTF” presentation, originally from Showlight 2025. After the presentation, he’ll be answering audience questions.
ETC EOS Update v3.3.2 patch build with GDTF import fixes
ETC EOS Update v3.3.2 comes out with improved GDTF import fixes and other improvements.
GDTF Share Report for September 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of September 2025
Posted October 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
MediaMaster 25 with GDTF Export
MediaMaster 25 has added the ability to export the media server fixture definition as GDTF, for seemless interoperation with consoles supporting the GDTF specification. This allows quick and efficient patching on control systems like (alphabetically): BlinderKitten, Chamsys, Compulite, D::Light, ETC, gMA3, Vari-lite and more.
Posted September 26, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Chamsys, MA Lighting
MVR-xchange Enables Seamless Data Sharing in Vectorworks 2026
In the Vectorworks 2026, Spotlight newly includes an implementation of the MVR-xchange protocol, allowing designers to collaborate directly with operators, controllers, and other software over a network. This fast scene‑sharing capability is now available for example in gMA3, BlenderDMX, Production Assist, Zactrack, and Vectorworks.
Posted September 20, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Vectorworks
Contra Rider Podcast with FELIPE SILVA: Using GDTF in the Market
Felipe Silva, Director and Product Specialist at HPL Light Company, discusses and explains on the Contra Rider Podcast, how and why they use GDTF for precise planning and preparation, offline pre-programming, and easy control during events — in Portuguese.
Posted September 12, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR
PLSN: ChamSys Acquires Arkaos MediaMaster, GrandVJ and KlingNet
Griffin Rodgers writes on PLSN: …to Arkaos MediaMaster 6 software, encompassing a new super-easy-to-use interface that can span multiple screens and flexible project workspaces — and features user-defined GDTF personalities. MediaMaster 25 will be complemented… Read more at PLSN…
Brad Schiller: Transforming the Industry; The Promises and Potentials of GDTF
Showlight has released the long awaited and the most requested Showlight 2025 video recording of Brad Schiller’s presentation about the wonderful world of GDTF (aka General Device Type Format). The word GDTF sounds 77 times during Brad's educative and entertaining presentation, while he is pulling one trick after another from his wonderful bag.
Posted September 3, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR
TPI: Brad Schiller: Transforming the Industry, the promises and potentials of GDTF at Showlight 2025
TPI: Showlight 2025 was welcomed back with open arms as it hosted a record number of… Read more at TPI…
GDTF Share Report for August 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of August 2025
Posted September 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF gearing up for Plasa 2025
The GDTF booth at the Plasa 2025 will located at stand A52, from September 7–9, as announced here.
Export Fixture Patch as MVR in Carbon for Unreal 1.8
Carbon for Unreal 1.8 now allows users to export the fixture patch as an MVR file. The Export dialog includes options to link and package GDTF files with the export. This feature enhances interoperability with other software systems, making it easier for designers to collaborate and integrate their work across different platforms, through both MVR Export and MVR Import.
Posted August 10, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Carbon for Unreal
Você Sabia o que é o GDTF? Do you know what GDTF is?
The Lighting Bits channel on YouTube features a series of shorts that explain what GDTF is, presented in Portuguese.
Posted August 7, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Share Report for July 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of July 2025
Posted August 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
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
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
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
Capture 2025 GDTF and MVR Improvements
GDTF and MVR improvements in Capture 2025
Posted April 24, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Capture
GDTF Specification Proposal Accepted for Attributes to Control Aurora Polaris
'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 March 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of March 2025
Posted April 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Booth at the Prolight and Sound 2025
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 Launches Developer Section to Enhance Access to GDTF and MVR
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
Transforming the Industry: The Promises and Potentials of GDTF
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!
GDTF Share Report for February 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of February 2025
Posted March 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
PLSN: Showlight 2025 Announces Third Wave of Speakers
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…
GDTF Builder Maintenance Update February 2025
Updated GDTF Builder with several fixes and improvements has been released.
Posted February 23, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
DMXtoColor for TouchDesigner
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: Standby Crescit Cloud; Crescit.com, Becomes Crescit Cloud
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…
GDTF Fixture Building with Cedric Eestermans
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
GDTF Share Report for January 2025
GDTF Share report for the month of January 2025
Posted February 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Share Report for the Year of 2024
GDTF Share total and yearly report for the year of 2024 with interactive chart.
Posted January 25, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Jacob Waite: Discover what GDTF and MVR can offer
Jacob Waite in his article for TPI discovers what what GDTF and MVR can offer the live entertainment sector and how it is striving to challenge and unify the exchange of data among live entertainment systems in a conversation with the founding partners of General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My Virtual Rig (MVR).
Posted January 19, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF
Chris Lose: Unlocking the Power of GDTF
Article written by Chris Lose at PLSN: Unlocking the Power of GDTF discusses the challenges programmers face with the increasing complexity of modern lighting fixtures, and how the industry has developed the GDTF standard to address this by providing a unified, collaborative, and customizable system for describing fixtures across software platforms.
Posted January 14, 2025 ‐ Categories: GDTF
TPI: Discover what GDTF and MVR can offer the live entertainment sector
TPI: Since its launch in 2018, the originators of General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My… Read more at TPI…
Tutorial to GDTF by FatBoozy
FatBoozy streamed the process of creating a multipixel LED GDTF wash/beam fixture. In Spanish.
GDTF Share Report for December 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of December 2024
Posted January 1, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Robe Lighting: Unifying the Industry in 2024
Robe Lighting has published a summary article of Robe GDTF files for 2024 on their GDTF Manufacturer page. The list includes files for their latest fixtures, as well as several older devices, including a notable 20-year-old Robe Lighting product from 2004. This commitment to providing GDTF files for both new and legacy products demonstrates an unprecedented level of service for all GDTF users.
Posted December 27, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Robe Lighting
GDTF and MVR Hitting the Mark Following Successful LDI Show
After a very busy and productive LDI exhibition, the GDTF and MVR specifications got further updated with adjustments and improvements
Posted December 20, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR
GDTF and MVR Booth at LDI 2024
GDTF will be exhibiting at LDI 2024 on the Booth #2145 with live demos, exclusive insights, and fun swag.
GDTF Share Report for November 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of November 2024
Posted December 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Share Improvements - November 2024
The GDTF Share has undergone several quality of life enhancements.
Posted November 29, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Unreal Engine 5.5 with Enhanced GDTF and MVR Support
Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.5 featuring major enhancements to Virtual Production, and with GDTF compliance to the DMX Plugin for interfacing with GDTF and MVR enabled control devices and software. Virtual Production tools and many of it's VR support tools are now production ready and are surpassing competitors like Capture and others. See more details after the break.
Posted November 13, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Unreal Engine
GDTF Share Report for October 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of October 2024
Posted November 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Lighting and structures with StageHex on SketchUp
The StageHex extension for SketchUp, which offers some GDTF and MVR functionality in its paid plans, appears to be generally available now on the Hexcale website.
Posted October 28, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, SketchUp, StageHex
GDTF and MVR Improvements in grandMA3 Version 2.1.1.2
Improvements to GDTF/MVR in the 2.1.1.2 release of grandMA3 software.
Posted October 20, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, MA Lighting
Compulite Announces General Device Type Format (GDTF) Fixture Import for New Vibe Software
Compulite announced support for fixture import via General Device Type Format (GDTF) in the Vibe Software Update Version R_6.0. Read more details in the announcement. This is a great news for all Compulite customers who can benefit from more the 5000 GDTF device files in the GDTF Share, with about half of the files being provided and supported by the devices manufacturers.
Posted October 11, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Fixture Finder
We have launched a GDTF Fixture Finder, a tool to search for GDTF devices files by name, manufacturer and also by describing the required DMX channel layout of a device you are searching for.
Posted October 6, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Share Report for September 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of September 2024
Posted October 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Quiz - Identify This Light!
Due to popular demand, we have created an 'Identify This Light!' Quiz based on devices in the GDTF Share database. The quiz refreshes daily and features a set of devices provided by manufacturers.
Posted September 29, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Builder Release September 2024
New update of the GDTF Builder has been released with 2D workflow, gamuts and more
Posted September 22, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
Stage Hex Extension for SketchUp With GDTF and MVR
In his video, FERLIGHT goes through explanation of using the Stage Hex extension for SketchUp, allowing him to design and patch set of imported GDTF fixtures and then provide the exported MVR to the Depence visualizer. In Portuguese.
Posted September 16, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, SketchUp, StageHex
PLSN: Vectorworks, Inc. Unveils 2025 Software Suite
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …implemented specifically to address their most-used entertainment industry tools. Additionally, the latest version includes new developments such as Showcase previz mode, available directly within Vectorworks, and automatic GDTF fixture mapping,… Read more at PLSN…
Vectorworks 2025 Adds Direct Access to GDTF Share
Latest Vectorworks 2025 adds direct access to the GDTF Share from within Spotlight and implements GDTF Mapping to keep fixture profiles up to date.
Posted September 10, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Vectorworks
TPI: MDG Fog announces availability of GDTF Files
TPI: MDG Fog has announced the availability of GDTF, General Device Type Format, files on its… Read more at TPI…
PLSN: MDG Fog Announces Availability of GDTF Files
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: MDG Fog, a manufacturer of fog, haze, and low fog generators, announces the availability of GDTF (General Device Type Format) files. GDTF files are crucial for lighting professionals who seek… Read more at PLSN…
MDG Fog Announces Availability of GDTF Files
MDG Fog is is pleased to announce the availability of GDTF (General Device Type Format) files on GDTF Share. The addition of these GDTF files underscores MDG Fog’s commitment to supporting the industry with the latest technological advancements, enabling users to create more precise and dynamic lighting environments.
Posted September 2, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Share Report for August 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of August 2024
Posted September 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF booth at the Plasa 2024
The GDTF Group has announced that they will be showcasing the GDTF booth at the Plasa 2024 show, located at stand A69.
PLSN: Vectorworks 2025 Coming Soon with a Whole New World of Interactive Features
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …the Vectorworks Spotlight interface. Customers will also find an ability to automatically download and map GDTF fixture information, as well as significant quality improvements to central functionality such as Schematic… Read more at PLSN…
Metaverse Standards Forum - GDTF and MVR - Petr Vaněk and Arnaud Grosjean
On 10 July 2024, Petr Vaněk from Robe Lighting and Arnaud Grosjean from Moment Factory presented on GDTF and MVR to MSF's 3D Asset Interoperability Working Group. See video and slide deck after the break.
MVR is essential to my workflow of pre-programming - Elliott Mountford
In a GDTF Share interview, Elliot Mountford explains how GDTF and MVR have become must-have tools, letting him dial in on the creative programming while cutting back on the data wrangling and patch jobs. 'GDTF is a big part of my workflow. It's an obvious choice to use it, and it's a shame that some manufacturers don't realize the potential of it yet. It's good that more and more manufacturers are catching on now — it seems like they understand that it's a big selling point to have all of your fixtures in the GDTF format.' Read the full testimonial here.
GDTF Share Report for July 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of July 2024
Posted August 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
LIVEDESIGN: How To Create A GDTF Light Fixture: Video Tutorial
Live Design Editor writes on LIVEDESIGN: A six-part video series on how to create a GDTF light fixture. GDTF (General Device Type Format) creates a unified definition for the exchange of data for the operation of entertainment industry equipment, recognized as an open standard by DIN SPEC 15800:2022. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted July 25, 2024 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF
GDTF y MVR. Charla abierta. MA Lighting y Stage Tech
An Open Talk by Alejo Arce at La Cabina Técnica discussing GDTF and MVR. In Spanish.
Posted July 25, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, MA Lighting
PLSN: How to Create a GDTF Lighting Fixture: A Six Part Video Series
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …GDTF & MVR channel on YouTube. Ready to start building your own GDTF lighting fixtures? GDTF’s 6-part video series will walk you through the process step-by-step. Here is a link… Read more at PLSN…
Sidus Link Pro With GDTF Import
Sidus Link Pro, a professional wireless lighting control App from Aputure, now support generating DMX Profiles by importing GDTF files.
Posted July 14, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF
Pangolin Joins GDTF
Pangolin Laser Systems is thrilled to announce that it has officially joined GDTF, a file format used to describe devices in the entertainment industry. As a leader in laser display control technology, Pangolin is committed to enhancing the user experience for lighting and laser programmers worldwide.
Posted July 8, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Share Report for June 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of June 2024
Posted July 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
LIVEDESIGN: Pangolin Laser Systems Joins GDTF + New Fixture Profiles
Courtney Wall writes on LIVEDESIGN: Pangolin Laser Systems has officially joined the GDTF intiative, to help enhance the user experience for lighting and laser programmers worldwide. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted June 26, 2024 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF
Documentation Resources for GDTF
Planning to Create and Share GDTF files? Here is a handy list of documentation resources.
Posted June 25, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
Electrical power planning MVR workflow introduced in Production Assist 1.11
With electrical power planning being big part of event planning, latest version 1.11 of Production Assist adds the ability to export and import the data and electrical connections via MVR. Other MVR and GDTF improvements include displaying the state of MVR connections, export textures to MVR and exporting all types of scene objects as GDTF in MVR.
Posted June 8, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Production Assist
GDTF Share Report for May 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of May 2024
Posted June 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Chicotron Visuals: Natalie Taylor - In The Air Tonight - Pre-visual Render in Unreal Engine
Chicotron Visuals has shared a pre-visualization of the popular song 'In The Air Tonight', covered by Natalie Taylor. The visualization, created using Unreal Engine, features fixtures primarily based on GDTF imports and is controlled through the gMA2 onPC software. This was done to test and showcase the possibilities of UE, and while there is still a lot to learn and improve, the results look quite impressive.
Posted May 27, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Unreal Engine
Unleashing the Full Potential of DMX Lighting in BlenderDMX with Lasers, Gobos and IES Photometrics
BlenderDMX, the powerful DMX visualization and rendering tool, has continued to evolve, unlocking new levels of creative possibilities. Leveraging its strong foundations in the GDTF and MVR formats, as well as the robust capabilities of the Blender engine, BlenderDMX now offers an even more comprehensive solution for lighting designers and visual artists.
Posted May 20, 2024 ‐ 3 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX
Creating a GDTF Lighting Fixture - new YouTube training videos
GDTF & MVR YouTube channel published new training video series about the Creating a GDTF Lighting Fixture.
Posted May 5, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
More efficent workflow for grandMA3, Vectorworks and Depence on the AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony
Light Sound Journal reports on the opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar in the Full grandMA3 offensive at AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony article and mentions how the entire workflow between various pieces of software was being made more efficient by utilizing GDTF and MVR.
Posted May 3, 2024 ‐ Categories: MA Lighting, Vectorworks, MVR, GDTF, Depence
GDTF Share Report for April 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of April 2024
Posted May 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Kaizen GDTF!
Kaizen (Japanese: 改善, 'improvement'). After successful PL&S, and a manufacturers meeting on the GDTF booth, the GDTF group has been continously adding improvements to the GDTF Spec, to keep enhancing the DIN recognized open standards for describing devices of the entertainment industry.
GDTF Builder Maintenance Update April 2024
Updates to the GDTF Builder to improve saving and editing
Posted April 23, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
GDTF Color import in Eos PSA by Mark LaPierre
Mark Lapierre is being hopeful for one day to be able to import GDTF color configuration data into Eos, but for now, he concludes, here is just a PSA that at the moment this is not implemented by ETC.
GDTF in NEO v4 by Wilson Torres
Wilson Torres has published a video tutorial explaining GDTF and MVR, where he also goes through a complete process of how to work with GDTF files in NEO v4 consoles by Vari-Lite. In Spanish.
Astera Releases GDTF Collection For Their Lighting Devices
Astera has joined the group of nearly 50 manufacturers actively supporting the General Device Type Format (GDTF) and has released official manufacturer-backed GDTF files for its lighting devices. These files are now available on their GDTF Manufacturer page.
Posted April 6, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Share Report for March 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of March 2024
Posted April 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Breaking news: Florida man claims he's created a groundbreaking GDTF
Florida man claims he's created a groundbreaking GDTF file for teleportation devices, but it just leads to an alligator farm. Happy April Fools' Day!
GDTF Unifying the Industry at Prolight and Sound
The GDTF booth at PL&S has been enjoying a great attendance of professionals from various corners of the industry. 🤘
Avolites Titan V17 Adds GDTF Import into Avo Personality Builder
Avolites Titan software release version 17 adds new possibility to import GDTF files and convert them to Avolites Titan d4 personalities. You can see the complete Release notes here.
Posted March 21, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Robe Lighting, Avolites
GDTF and MVR Improvements in grandMA3 Version 2.0.0.4
This release of grandMA3 software presents lots of new functionalities and workflow additions for many different applications, and it includes improvements also on GDTF/MVR side of things.
Posted March 16, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, MA Lighting
Vectorworks 2024 Update 4 GDTF 2D Symbols Improvements
The newly released fourth update of the Vectorworks 2024, Spotlight adds the ability to import 2D symbols from GDTF files, further improving the GDTF workflow.
Posted March 14, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Vectorworks
ETC EOS Update v3.2.6 with GDTF Improvements
ETC EOS Update v3.2.6 comes out with improved GDTF import support and with faster initial GDTF processing on fixtures with more than 25 cells.
Martin Companion with GDTF integration released
The Martin Companion 2.0.0 management and firmware upload tool for Martin fixtures seamlessly integrates support for GDTF, allowing to explore and utilize Martin GDTF files.
Posted March 5, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Share Report for February 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of February 2024
Posted March 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
More Then 3000 Unique Devices Available in the GDTF Share
We have informed you in November about the total number of GDTF files in the GDTF Share surpassing 3000. Today, we are happy to share that another milestone has been reached and the GDTF Share now contains more then 3000 unique devices. For anyone interested, we keep publishing information about past seven days updates to the GDTF Share in our New section. With every uploaded device file, there are more happy customers being able to control their devices and more involved manufacturers, who have the updating and publishing process in their hands. Go GDTF! #gogdtf
Posted February 26, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Builder Maintenance Update February 2024
An update to the GDTF Builder to improve editing experience
Posted February 8, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
GDTF Group Releases GDTF and MVR libMVRgdtf Library 9.0.6 to the Public
GDTF group has made a public release of the libMVRgdtf library - a software code which allows software authors and companies to implement and utilize GDTF and MVR in their products in a convenient way. libMVRgdtf has previously been available on request but now it has been released to the general public, allowing wider adoption of the GDTF and MVR DIN recognised formats. The MVR-xchange communication protocol is also included in the library. The library has been battle tested and used in other projects and is released with a liberal software licence, allowing usage in commercial, closed source projects. GDTF.eu is publishing documentation for the libMVRgdtf in a searchable, user friendly way here.
Moment Factory releases v1.0 of Omniverse-MVR-GDTF-converter with native OpenUSD FileFormat plugin
Moment Factory (a multimedia studio) has released a version 1.0 of their open-source Omniverse MVR-GDTF plugin. To ensure seamless conversion of MVR and GDTF to OpenUSD, native OpenUSD FileFormat plugin API has been used, allowing non-destructive data availability in any OpenUSD compatible software, including Unreal Engine and Blender.
Custom file browser icon for GDTF files
Configure your desktop to show custom icon for each GDTF file, featuring a thumbnail image of each device in this icon.
Posted February 4, 2024 ‐ 5 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, Robe Lighting
GDTF Share Report for January 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of January 2024
Posted February 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Share Report for the Year of 2023
GDTF Share total and yearly report for the year of 2023 with interactive chart.
Posted January 28, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Builder Release January 2024
New update of the GDTF Builder has been released, enhancing yet another part of the GDTF-MVR workflow.
Posted January 20, 2024 ‐ 4 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
Exploring the GDTF Share Public API With Bruno
The GDTF Share has had a Public API available for a while, this Bruno GDTF Share API Collection allows observing the API requests and responses (useful for development), see more details here. If you use Postman, you can import very limited export of this collection from here.
Posted January 14, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Importing GDTF into LXBeams and LXConsole
LXConsole does not support importing GDTF files directly, but, you can use LXBeams to import the GDTF and convert it into a file that LXConsole can use. Here are the steps.
Posted January 5, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, Planning
GDTF Share Report for December 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of December 2023
Posted January 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
MVR-xchange Protocol Added to BlenderDMX
BlenderDMX addon has adopted the new MVR-xchange protocol for seamless MVR scene updates over network, further enhancing the MVR workflow.
Posted December 22, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX
Production Assist 1.10 with MVR-xchange Support
Production Assist release 1.10 delivers many improvements and additions including implementation of the MVR-xchange protocol.
Posted December 19, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Production Assist
GDTF and MVR at LDI 2023
GDTF and MVR had a successful presence at LDI, showcasing the DIN Spec recognized formats and workflow solutions in a dedicated booth as well as at various events throughout the exhibition. The presentations were well-received by attendees, resulting in increased interest and potential opportunities for future collaborations. This successful showing highlights the continued growth of GDTF and MVR in the industry. See short YouTube videos after the break.
GDTF Share Report for November 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of November 2023
Posted December 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
2D Planning View and Faster MVR Import in BlenderDMX v1.0.3
Version 1.0.3 of BlenderDMX addon has been released with faster MVR import, improved 3D models loading and with support for GDTF 2D symbols.
Posted November 30, 2023 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX
Vectorworks 2024 Update 2 Improves GDTF in Vision
Vectorworks announced release of its second update for the Vectorworks 2024 product line, delivering an array of performance improvements aimed at enhancing the overall quality of the product line. For Vision users, this update brings even better support for GDTF files. Now, they can enjoy seamless compatibility with glTF/glb-backed GDTF files, and GDTF-based conventional fixtures can be focused and saved directly within the Vision platform.
Posted November 26, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Vectorworks
GDTF-MVR Workflow Discussion for Entertaintment Professionals @ LDI
On Monday December 4, 2023 1:30pm - 2:20pm PST, at LDI, there will be a live panel discussion with Sevan Dalkian (Technical Product Designer, Epic Games), Tony Caporale (Production Designer, Infinitus Vox) and Matt Geasy (Tech, Just Networking / Clear All Visuals LLC), moderated by MA's Daniel Kannenberg, about efficient and time-saving workflows using GDTF and MVR.
PLSN: Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My Virtual Rig (MVR) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting , global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces that DIN SPEC 15801 officially recognizes MVR as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide. This groundbreaking development unlocks a new world of limitless opportunities for entertainment industry professionals to collaborate and efficiently bring their creative visions to life. Read More » Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR Read more at PLSN…
Reaching a Milestone: GDTF Share Surpasses 3000 Total File Count
The total number of manufacturer- and user-generated GDTF files in the GDTF Share has surpassed 3000, a significant milestone as the entertainment industry moves towards general support for this technology. The report for October, which we have previously shared in this post, highlights another uptake of GDTF devices from multiple lighting fixture manufacturers like ADJ, JBL, and Chauvet. (The monthly report is focused on total count of devices without including their variations or revisions.) In this instance, the lucky file that hit the 3000 mark was one of Robe's GDTFs for older devices, demonstrating manufacturer's commitment to providing GDTF support even for products launched prior to its creation, while still in use in productions.
Posted November 3, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Share Report for October 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of October 2023
Posted November 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GrandMA3 MVR Workflow by Tue Knudsen
Tue Knudsen of Event Lighting shares step by step details of his workflow on the grandMA3 console, including a comprehensive description of how MVR allows him to be efficient when reusing his programming.
Posted October 30, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, MA Lighting
Recording of the 'Streamline Your Process with GDTF & MVR' webinar
If you did not manage to watch live the Vectorworks organized webinar with Brandon Eckstorm about using GDTF and MVR inside Vectorworks and Vision, organized at the end of September, you can watch the video recording.
Posted October 23, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Vectorworks
GDTF – What is it? What is it for?
Adam Hall has published a blog post about the GDTF format, explaining the advantages of the universal fixture library and the related MVR and GDTF workflow.
MomentFactory releases Omniverse MVR and GDTF converter source code on GitHub
Moment Factory released a converter which provides support of GDTF (General Device Type Format) and MVR (My Virtual Rig) files in USD for Omniverse. See more details about their work in our earlier news Where GDTF, MVR and OpenUSD meet: Creating Immersive Events with OpenUSD and Digital Twins.
GDTF and MVR Improvements in grandMA3 Version 1.9.7.0
Latest version of the grandMA3 software contains several interesting GDTF and MVR related improvements including changes to the pigtail geometry, new visualized gobo attributes or better graphics rendering.
Posted October 5, 2023 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, MA Lighting
GDTF Share Report for September 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of September 2023
Posted October 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
ETC announces General Device Type Format (GDTF) Fixture Import for Eos Family
ETC announced support for Basic fixture import via General Device Type Format (GDTF) in the Eos v3.2.4. Details given in this dedicated article explain that the initial implementation will only import the DMX definition and for the time being will not import 3D models, gobo images, color definitions nor multicell fixtures, but 'GDTF imports will continue to improve in future releases with planned work and user feedback on the forums'. Eos has previously already been able to import MVR, so the possibility to use GDTFs is another enhancement for the Eos platform and also a great confirmation of success for GDTF and MVR.
Development of plugins for import and preview of GDTF-based virtual fixtures in Unreal Engine - a bachelor degree theses by Luca Sorace
Luca Sorace of Sapienza Università di Roma has published a bachelor degree thesis on the development of a plugin for import and preview of a GDTF based fixtures in the Unreal Engine. Part of the theses is a discussion on implementation of various parts of a typical moving head fixture with calculations and sample code. The repository with the thesis is here and the thesis paper in Italian in pdf is here.
Posted September 25, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Unreal Engine
Vectorworks: Streamline Your Process with GDTF & MVR
In this free webinar on Wednesday, September 27, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET, Brandon Eckstorm, lighting and production designer, will show you how GDTF & MVR is changing the game in the entertainment industry. You’ll also learn how to use GDTF and MVR with your favorite design and visualization software: Vectorworks Spotlight and Vision. You can register here.
Posted September 23, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Vectorworks
BlenderDMX Releases 1.0.1 with Featurfull MVR Import
Version 1.0.1 of BlenderDMX addon has been released with much improved MVR import. This is not (yet) the big 2.0 rework, but rather a massive improvement to the 1.0 branch.
Posted September 20, 2023 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX
Where GDTF, MVR and OpenUSD meet: Creating Immersive Events with OpenUSD and Digital Twins
NVIDIA is featuring a story about the amazing work of Moment Factory, who has been combining the power of the OpenUSD with Omniverse together with MVR and GDTF, forming a digital twin of a real-world environment. Read on for details on how they utilize Epic Games Unreal Engine, Blender, Adobe Photoshop and Vectorworks for the immersive simulation in the Omniverse.
Posted September 12, 2023 ‐ Categories: Vectorworks, MVR, GDTF, OpenUSD
GDTF Share Report for August 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of August 2023
Posted September 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Production Assist 1.9 Offers MVR 1.6 Implementation
Latest version 1.9 of Production Assist features many new improvements and additions, including implementation of the MVR 1.6 (draft). The MVR-xchange protocol is supposed to be coming up in future Production Assist version.
Posted August 31, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Production Assist
Seemles MVR Workflow With Open Source Tools
Following Industry Leaders, Open Source Tools Also Embrace MVR Workflow: Streamlining Efficiency in BlinderKitten and BlenderDMX Integration
Posted August 29, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX, BlinderKitten
BlinderKitten: Illuminating the Future of Open Source Live Event Lighting
BlinderKitten is a modern, fast, multiplatform lighting software with remote controllability via OSC and MIDI, supporting GDTF and MVR, all made accessible under the GPL license.
Posted August 25, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlinderKitten
GDTF Share Report for July 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of July 2023
Posted August 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Share Fixture Library Added to the GDTF Bench Online Tool
The comparing and benchmarking GDTF Bench tool has been updated to be able to load GDTF Files directly from the GDTF Share, allowing fast and easy device and device file comparison.
Posted July 26, 2023 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF training: new YouTube videos explaining the GDTF Builder
GDTF & MVR YouTube channel published new training video series about the GDTF Builder.
Posted July 21, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Builder Release Summer 2023 Improvements
New features, bug fixes and improvements to the GDTF Builder
Posted July 10, 2023 ‐ 5 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
Capture: MVR Workflows
Capture has released a couple of webcasts focusing on MVR workflows.
Posted July 5, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Capture
GDTF Share Report for June 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of June 2023
Posted July 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Sebastian Burgis: On Building Fixtures in GDTF
Prolight + Sound published a talk by Sebastian Burgis of MA Lighting on Building Fixtures in GDTF, given at Prolight + Sound 2022.
Posted June 21, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MA Lighting
GDTF Share Report for May 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of May 2023
Posted June 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Robe Lighting: Spiider GDTF inside gMA3 visualizer
Robe Lighting has published a guide on how to effectively use GDTF files for their Spiider fixtures on the gMA3 platform.
Posted May 19, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, Robe Lighting, MA Lighting
Importing MVR into Eos 3.2 by Mark LaPierre
Save tons of time and reduce mistakes by importing MVR into Eos, writes Mark LaPierre in his article about the new MVR Import features of Eos 3.2.
Recording of the Unreal Engine & Vectorworks for Live Events Webinar
If you did not manage to watch live the Vectorworks organized webinar with Patrick Wambold of EPIC Games about using Unreal Engine for live events, you can watch the video recording.
Posted May 10, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Unreal Engine, Vectorworks
GDTF Share Uploads Success Around Prolight Exhibition
Growth of uploads to the GDTF Share has been constant, with a major jump around PL&S.
Posted May 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Share Report for April 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of April 2023
Posted May 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Unreal Engine & Vectorworks for Live Events - Webinar
Webinar with Patrick Wambold, Senior Solution Architect at Epic Games. Wednesday, April 19, 2:00pm ET. Register here.
Posted April 18, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Unreal Engine, Vectorworks
GDTF Share Report for March 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of March 2023
Posted April 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
A Look into GDTF Files Provided by GDTF Service
A commercial service for device manufacturers now offers to create GDTF files on behalf of manufacturers. Let's take a look at these files.
Posted March 24, 2023 ‐ 7 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, Chamsys
Capture 2023 MVR Improvements
MVR improvements in Capture 2023
Posted March 14, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Capture
BlenderDMX release 1.0.0 Vanilla
Release of BlenderDMX.
Posted March 4, 2023 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX
GDTF Share Report for February 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of February 2023
Posted March 1, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Importing MVR into BlenderDMX
The open source GDTF visualizing tooling based on Blender gains support for MVR import.
Posted February 8, 2023 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, BlenderDMX, Production Assist
GDTF Share Report for January 2023
GDTF Share report for the month of January 2023
Posted February 6, 2023 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Robe Lighting: Taking Robe GDTF files to the next level
Robe Lighting has published a news article about the progress and status of their GDTF files.
Posted January 17, 2023 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Robe Lighting
Chat GPT, please generate a GDTF file
Lets ask Chat GPT to do the work for us... Can you show me an example of the xml file from GDTF?
Posted January 14, 2023 ‐ 5 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
TPI Magazine: GDTF and MVR: Unlocking the potential of data driven design
TPI Magazine interview with the GDTF group about GDTF and MVR.
TPI: GDTF and MVR: Unlocking the potential of data driven design
TPI: GDTF, developed by the GDTF Group, is an industry standard for live entertainment technology, intended… Read more at TPI…
Unreal Engine Announces Support of GDTF and MVR
Unreal Engine Announces Support of GDTF and MVR
Posted December 10, 2022 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Unreal Engine
MVR Import now in Carbon for Unreal
Preview of new MVR import in Carbon for Unreal 1.4.
Posted December 2, 2022 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Carbon for Unreal
Vectorworks: Your Guide to Getting Started with GDTF and MVR for Lighting Design
Vectorworks has published a blog post about getting started with GDTF and MVR.
Posted December 1, 2022 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Vectorworks
PLSN: LDI 2022 Helps Industry Gear Up for Busy 2023
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …the General Device Type Format (GDTF) open standard for lighting fixtures, media servers and trusses, and the three companies even chipped in for a small booth dedicated to GDTF this… Read more at PLSN…
GDTF Support in Vari-Lite Luminaires and Consoles
USITT posted that Vari-Lite Brings Industry-standard GDTF Support to Full Luminaire, Console Product Line
Posted October 1, 2022 ‐ Categories: GDTF
TPI: Vari-Lite product line boasts GDTF support
TPI: Vari-Lite supports General Device Type Format (GDTF) in all currently shipping fixtures and consoles, including… Read more at TPI…
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…
MVR Import and Export experience by Mark LaPierre
Mark LaPierre Lighting writes about his (amazing) MVR Import/Export experience between Vectorworks and 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
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…
TPI: Vectorworks, MA Lighting and Robe adopt DIN SPEC 15800:2021
TPI: GDTF file format has continued to evolve with input and involvement from manufacturers across the… Read more at TPI…
PLSN: General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021
Michael S. Eddy writes on PLSN: Columbia, MD—With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, Vectorworks, Inc. reveals several valuable updates to GDTF—the standard for describing the hierarchical and logical structure and controls of any type of controllable device in the lighting and entertainment industry. The GDTF file format has continued to evolve with input and involvement from manufacturers across the globe and critical feedback from its many adopters, resulting in a newly published update to DIN SPEC 15800:2021. Read More » General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021 Read more at PLSN…
LIVEDESIGN: The Road To LDI: GDTF & MVR In Action, GDTF XML Breakdown
Live Design Editor writes on LIVEDESIGN: No understanding of XML required! Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted October 6, 2021 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF, MVR
LIVEDESIGN: The Road To LDI: An Introduction TO GDTF & MVR In Action
Live Design Editor writes on LIVEDESIGN: Imagine a world where lighting fixtures just worked. First time, every time. Plus: more on GDTF & MVR at LDI2021. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted September 29, 2021 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF, MVR
PLSN: PROLIGHTS library now available in Vectorworks
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …that but the announced file compatibility among Vectorworks, GDTF & MVR, and Unreal Engine really benefits designers and system engineers, innovating a new multi-platform workflow from parametric design to show… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: ChamSys Showcases Expanded Control Options and Training at PLASA
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …by James Harrison, Dan Coombs and Rebbecca Cadd of ChamSys, the courses include: MagicQ Basics; Intro to GDTF and MVR with MagicQ; Timeline Trackers and Multi Emitter Colour Picker; and… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: PLASA Show Reopens its Doors with Sept. 5-7 Event
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …ChamSys, learn how to use GDTF and MVR with MagicQ, and get a preview of the brand new DJ integration with Pioneer, Denon and Virtual DJ. Plus, Chauvet will be… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: 2nd digital Prolight + Sound BIZLounge now available: round tables, video showcases and initial news about the fair
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …operations is the standardization of data formats – more ‘plug & play’ is the motto here. Herbert Bernstädt, lighting technology specialist with Adam Hall GmbH, presents the GDTF format as… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: Vectorworks, Inc. Announces Unreal Engine Partnership and Service Pack 3
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …Update GDTF (General Device Type Format) Fixtures Directly in Vectorworks Spotlight The GDTF Fixture Builder, created by the GDTF Group and available at gdtf-share.com, is a web-based tool that helps… Read more at PLSN…
LIVEDESIGN: The Fixture Database on GDTF-Share.com
PR/Agency User writes on LIVEDESIGN: The fixture database on gdtf-share.com is the commonplace for collecting, storing, and sharing all types of GDTF files. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted December 21, 2020 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF
LIVEDESIGN: LDI Virtual New Tech Break: January 6, 2021
Meghan Perkins writes on LIVEDESIGN: LDI Virtual New Tech Break, held January 6, 2021, featured new technology from ARRI, BroadWeigh, CUE Audio, Environmental Lights, and GDTF/MVR. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted December 16, 2020 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF, MVR
PLSN: Everything Clear for Robe on Billie Eilish Livestream Concert
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …just with lighting fixtures but also with related technologies like GDTF / MVR protocols, and their willingness to forge ahead and always show appreciation for their clients means a lot… Read more at PLSN…
GDTF Founders Migrate GDTF Servers to VPLT Association
TPI has been reporting on the General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting, Vectorworks and Robe lighting transitioning the GDTF website to VPLT - the German Entertainment Technology Association. This migration will ensure a compliant platform for the exchange and future development of GDTF, which offers manufacturers and users a better way of planning and controlling complex productions from design to implementation for an event.
TPI: GDTF Founders Migrate to VPLT Association
TPI: General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting, Vectorworks and Robe lighting have transitioned the… Read more at TPI…
TPI: Vectorworks Adopts GDTF Website Migration
TPI: Vectorworks along with founders MA Lighting and Robe lighting have transitioned the General Device Type Format (GDTF) website to VPLT— the German Entertainment… Read more at TPI…
PLSN: Vectorworks Announces GDTF Website Migration to VPLT Association
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …entity for serving the entire lighting industry community of end users, as well as manufacturers regardless of products, brands and boundaries.” To learn more about GDTF, visit gdtf-share.com. … Read more at PLSN…
LIVEDESIGN: GDTF and VPLT Website Migration
PR/Agency User writes on LIVEDESIGN: GDTF website transitions to VPLT Association Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted September 28, 2020 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PLSN: Patching Perfection
Brad Schiller writes on PLSN: …RDMnet we will begin to see more. Another new process to aid in the patch is called GDTF (General Device Type Format). This system allows fixtures, consoles, visualizers, CAD systems,… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: ChamSys Unveils New MagicQ Stable Software
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: SOUTHHAMPTON, UK – Late last year, ChamSys became the first major lighting console manufacturer to offer a software solution that accepts open protocol GDTF personality files. Now the company has… Read more at PLSN…
LIVEDESIGN: ChamSys MagicQ Software Now Supports Import of GDTF Personality Files
LIVEDESIGN: SUNRISE, FL – ChamSys has become the first major lighting console manufacturer to release software capable of importing GDTF personality files directly. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted December 8, 2019 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF
PLSN: ChamSys MagicQ Software Now Supports Import of GDTF Personality Files
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …fixture capabilities through GDTF.” GDTF is supported by MagicQ Software version 1.8.4.4 available for download here https://secure.chamsys.co.uk/download. More information about GDTF is available at the GDTF share web site gdtf-share.com… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: What Makes GTDF and MVR So Powerful
Vickie Claiborne writes on PLSN: …seats on a project, you likely know that there are constant updates to information across all platforms that have to be coordinated in each location…Very time consuming! Enter GDTF and… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: GDTF: Finding Common Ground for an Efficient Workflow
Vickie Claiborne writes on PLSN: …GDTF-share.com. What is GDTF? Before discussing the specifics, let me give you an example of why GDTF and MVR are powerful. As a lighting designer and programmer, I’m often… Read more at PLSN…
LIVEDESIGN: Vectorworks, Inc. Announces GDTF 1.0 Availability
LIVEDESIGN: Columbia, MD (March 28, 2019)—On its first anniversary, the entertainment industry’s open file format, General Device Type Format (GDTF) version 1.0 is here. Through collective feedback from the GDTF founders, MA Lighting, Robe lighting and Vectorworks, Inc., as well as other participating manufacturers, the file format has received numerous updates since it was first introduced and can now be used by manufacturers around the world. GDTF 1.0 and the My Virtual Rig (MVR) file format — which creates a two-way connection between planning, previz and console systems — are now implemented with Vectorworks 2019, Vision 2019 and grandMA3. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted March 28, 2019 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF, MVR
PLSN: A Look at the New GDTF File Format
Michael S. Eddy writes on PLSN: General Device Type Format (GDTF) was created to change the way lighting designers and programmers in the entertainment design and production industry work. In an effort to make lighting fixtures,… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: What the Heck is GDTF?
Michael S. Eddy writes on PLSN: …GDTF? Will Murphy, Director of Software Support & Development with A.C.T Lighting, Inc. helps clarify and better explain GDTF. “Since the announcement of GDTF, just prior to PL+S, I have… Read more at PLSN…
PLSN: Gosh Darn That Fixture
Nook Schoenfeld writes on PLSN: …to come up with a solution to our age-old problem. They have invented the GDTF, which stands for General Device Type Format. The idea being that, on the date on… Read more at PLSN…
LIVEDESIGN: New Product: Vectorworks, MA Lighting, Robe Lighting General Device Type Format
Marian Sandberg writes on LIVEDESIGN: Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe lighting have jointly developed a new data format, General Device Type Format (GDTF), creating a unified definition for the exchange of device data between consoles, CAD, and previsualization software. Currently, most device manufacturers use a proprietary way to define luminaires. This lack of a standard requires lighting console manufacturers to support and maintain a complex web of file formats, also making it difficult for designers to leverage CAD files into consoles and link CAD software to previsualization software. GDTF creates a common data exchange language that will be the basis of a fully connected workflow. Luminaire manufacturers now have an open and universal data exchange format that can be read by any console manufacturer and be included in any CAD or previsualization software. No longer will custom, one-off interpretations of DMX values and conversions for specific control data be needed. The format is human-readable, royalty-free, and easy to implement and maintain. For Vectorworks users, devices in Vectorworks Spotlight are currently being updated to support GDTF. Updates will be released in future 2018 service packs. vectorworks.net Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted April 12, 2018 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF
LIVEDESIGN: Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting and Robe lighting Pioneer Open Data Standard
LIVEDESIGN: Columbia, Md. (March 27, 2018)—Today, Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting and Robe lighting announce a new development for the entertainment design and production industry that will change the way lighting designers, lighting fixture manufacturers, lighting console manufacturers and lighting visualizers will work together. The three companies have jointly led the charge to develop a new data format, named the General Device Type Format (GDTF), which creates a unified definition for the exchange of device data between consoles, CAD and previsualization software. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted March 27, 2018 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF