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
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
Vectorworks writes on LIVEDESIGN: DIN Spec validates MVR as the standard for streamlining data information & 3D model exchange in the entertainment industry. Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted November 13, 2023 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, MVR
Live Design Editor writes on LIVEDESIGN: No understanding of XML required! Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted October 6, 2021 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF, MVR
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
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
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
PR/Agency User writes on LIVEDESIGN: GDTF website transitions to VPLT Association Read more at LIVEDESIGN…
Posted September 28, 2020 ‐ Categories: LIVEDESIGN, GDTF
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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