Section: Updates

ArKaos Announces New MediaMaster 1.2

ArKaos has just announced the release of their latest update to their popular media server software, MediaMaster 1.2.  This new version of MediaMaster makes use of ArKaos’ latest generation of real time video technology to deliver incredible performance on any MAC or PC on which it is installed, including standard laptops. MediaMaster 1.2 is capable [...]

USITT Planning Updates to iPhone App

Not to long ago, USITT and Useful Development announced the release of the USITT iPhone App.  Useful Development is the iPhone App developer that worked closely with USITT to design and layout the USITT App that provides the conference and session schedule right on our favorite hand held device.
It looks like USITT and Useful Development [...]

Luminair V2.0 Released and Available in iTunes

All week long, iSquint and Synthe FX have been having a Luminair version 2.0 Release Party and Contest all leading up to Luminair V2.0 being released into the iTunes App Store. Guess what, Luminair Version 2.0 was just added! But what is Luminair? Here is a brief description from Synthe FX.
Luminair is revolutionary [...]

Zinman Software Updates PocketLD to Version 2.0

Does it seem like it is iPhone App update season or what?!  Zinman Software just annonced an updated release to their iPhone App, PocketLD to version 2.0. PocketLD allows lighting professionals in theatre, film and TV to calculate the FC/LUX and Beam/Field Diameters for over 2000 fixtures and lamps.
More from the Press Release:
V2.0 adds the [...]

ETC “Officially” Introduce the Fire & Ice LED Fixtures

This was a little expected as ETC showed the Fire & Ice LED fixture back in November at LDI.  You may remember the YouTube video that was posted here on iSquint back at LDI of Novella Smith from ETC explaining the new fixtures.  But here is the “Official” announcement from ETC on the Fire & [...]

Lighting Handbook iPhone App Updated to v1.1

I just heard from from lighting app developer Andrew Derrington that he as just released an update to his iPhone app, Lighting Handbook to version 1.1. Here are some of the updates found in version 1.1.

The interface has had a bit of a lift and a redesign to make it easier and cleaner to view.
Increased [...]

ETC Releases Updates to Congo and Eos Family Consoles

Time for some update to almost all of ETC’s family of consoles. ETC recommends that you download and update your console with the current version of the console software as these two release’s mainly deal minor issues that have been fixed since the last version update.
More from ETC’s announcement:
Congo v6.0.3
ETC is happy to announce the [...]

FocusTrack 2.100, Available Now with QuickFocus

FocusTrack, the software that tracks the position and movement of your lights through your show has just recently been updated to include QuickFocus within the software. FocusTrack adds QuickFocus, for quick manual documentation of focuses and creation of cue-by-cue focus summaries.
More from the Press Release:
Continuing to respond to the needs of lighting professionals, the new [...]

ETC Releases Congo V6… Again

I swear that I have written about this before… oh wait I DID! If you did not notice, ETC un-released Congo V6.  ETC found just a couple of things that made version 6.0.2 not hold up to ETC’s high standards. Have no fear, ETC has fixed the problem and has just re-released Congo V6.
Here is [...]

Reminder: DC #Lighting Tweetup Wednesday

This is a reminder to all of the lighting Tweeples in the Washington DC Metro Area.  This Wednesday is the DC Lighting Tweetup at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub in Old Town Alexandria.  We are welcoming Peter Kirkup form Zero 88 to the states!
When:
Wednesday, January 13 from 7pm -10pm
Where:
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub – Old Town Alexandria, [...]

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 [...]

Cooper Controls Releases LightFactory Version 2.2

Cooper Controls just recently announced the release of their upgrade to the PC based lighting controller, LightFactory, to version 2.2.
LightFactory is a unique PC based lighting control system. Offering a no compromise approach of traditional dimmer control and fully featured moving light support. LightFactory was designed with the idea that every lighting engineer, operator or [...]