Visualisation
[Above: Three stages of design and visualisation using Capture software. 2D plan view, 3D isometric view, Visualize view]
Evolution
Scale models of theatre scenery have been used as a staple tool of the set designer for many years.
In 1990, Patrick Woodroffe built a quarter-scale studio to try out large concert lighting rigs.
Software for Lighting Visualisation
MA3D (for GrandMA desks)
- Free of charge
- Unlimited
- Works best with GrandMA desk / software
- Windows only
- Website
ChamSys MagicVis
- Free of charge - included with MagicQ software
- Windows / Mac / Linux
- Aimed at concert / event lighting designers who use MagicQ
- Website
Martin ShowDesigner
- Windows only
- Website [product now discontinued]
LightConverse
- Windows only
- Website
Capture
- Mac / Windows
- Website
WYSIWYG
- Windows only (will run on Mac with Windows OS installed)
- Website
ESP Vision
- Designed for use with Vectorworks
- Website
Zacview
- Venue / Environment visualisation, including scenery etc.
- Mac / Windows / Linux
- Website
Amazon Shop
External Links
Resources
- 3D Warehouse Sketchup 3D models
Software
- Capture Lighting Visualisation Software [Sweden]
- Lightconverse Visualisation [UK]
- SketchUp 3D modelling and design
- Vivien - Cast Lighting Event Design & Planning Software
- WYSIWYG Lighting visualisation
- Zacview Visualisation for theatres [Germany]