Section: Applications

The New Step for iPhone Lighting Apps

Yesterday I mentioned yet another lighting iPhone app being released to the market. It just adds to the growing list of lighting iPhone apps already out there. There are quite a few… less expensive iPhone apps that seem to do the exact same thing, just in a different way or with a different look.  I [...]

New iPhone App: DMX Color Mixer

I just heard about a new iPhone app that was released from 40oz Apps, DMX Color Mixer. You might know one of their other iPhone apps for lighting, DMX to Dip. 40oz Apps create simple and easy to use iPhone apps not only for lighting people, but also a couple BAC calculators for those [...]

ShowTool LD iPhone App Updated to Version 2.0

I just received a note from Daniel Murfin the iPhone developer and creator of ShowTool LD iPhone app, that he has just released an update to the app to version 2.0.
The app has been redesigned from the ground up for speed and ease of use and sports a brand new user interface making it easier [...]

Attention Rental Houses – Zinman Software Announce Genielux

I wrote about Zinman Software’s latest app Genielux, a couple of weeks ago but it requires another look. I am specifically calling on Rental Houses, Production Companies, hire houses or any one that rents or sells lighting, sound video, rigging and special effects equipment.  Take a look at Genielux, not only can it help us, [...]

New iPhone App & Service from Zinman Software: Genielux

I just heard from Zinman Software, you know the iPhone App Developer that brought us ML Finder, Portfolio and other wonderful lighting apps, that they have just released another app.  Rather then bore you with my wittiness, here it is straight from the press release:
Genielux is a new breed of search. A smarter, quicker, easier [...]

Elation Announces Accent LED Strips with Adhesive Backing

Elation Professional just released their latest architectural LED product, the Accent LED strips.  The strips are available in tow models, and RGB and a Cool White version.
The Accent Strip RGB is a very thin, LED-circuit-strip-tape with nine bright RGB (Red, Blue & Green) LEDs. It can be mounted to almost any surface using it’s built-in [...]

Zinman Software Updates TCP/IP Remote iPhone App to Version 2.0

Over the weekend I received a note from Zinman Software that Michael has just updated his TCP/IP Remote App for the iPhone and iPod Touch to Version 2.0.  I personally love this app not just for the uses in the lighting industry, but also for home “automation”.
Since the app works with any device that is [...]

New iPhone App: Lighting Handbook

I just received a note for an iPhone app developer, Andrew Derrington about his new lighting iPhone app, Lighting Handbook. It is a new app for the iPhone and iPod Touch, It provides detailed information about moving lights, LED fixtures, Scrollers and more DMX fixtures.
It also provides access to the manual direct from the internet.
Manufacturers included:

ChromaQ
Claypaky
Coemar
GLP
High [...]

JR Clancy Introduces iRigging iPhone App

I was blown away this afternoon when I received an email from JR Clancy announceing their latest product, iRigging.  It is an iPhone app for figuring out rigging calculations and information.  Here is more from the press release:
It’s never been easier to get the equipment data you need for proper installation and operation of manual [...]

Martin Introduces MAXRemote iPhone App

During LDI 2009, Martin announced that they released the MAXRemote iPhone App.  The MAXRemote is an iPhone App to remotely connect to the Martin Maxxzy and Maxxyz PC lighting consoles.
MAXRemote discovers remote lighting devices automatically and allows for manipulation of fixtures, presets, channels and more when users connect to a Maxxyz.
Multi-touch belts in the parameter [...]

Wybron Updates iSwatch iPhone App to 1.5

Right before LDI 2009, I wrote a rumor that Wybron was working on an update to their iSwatch Gel Library iPhone app. Well, the rumor is confirmed with the latest press release from Wybron. One of the most important things to note about the update is the ability to locate local dealers based on your [...]

Baxter Controls Pocket iPhone DMX App

During LDI 2009, I got a chance to stop by the BCI or Baxter Controls booth to take a look at his latest product, the iPhone Virtual Pocket Console app. The iPhone app is still under development and is not ready for release as of yet.  BCI did have a beta version of the App [...]