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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
MVR Improvements in WYSIWYG Release 2025
MVR improvements in Wysiwyg 2025
Posted April 14, 2025 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: MVR, Wysiwyg
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
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
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