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Wanderson Bernardo: MVR & PSR workflow with grandMA3

Wanderson Bernardo, is diving into MVR - My Virtual Rig - for exchanging data between lighting and visualization software, mainly to Avoid manually rebuilding patches, Synchronize set design + lighting, and Work in pipeline with other departments, while utilizing PSR - Partial Show Read - which is an internal grandMA3 tool for importing specific parts from another showfile, allowing to Reuse programming from another show, Merge shows from different operators, and Update specific parts without destroying the rest.

Posted April 6, 2026  ‐ 1 min read  ‐ Categories: MVR, MA Lighting

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

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

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

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

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