Audience
Design professionals interested in an all-in-one lighting design software with fully integrated CAD, plots, data, visualization and virtual show control
About wysiwyg
wysiwyg is an all-in-one lighting design software with fully integrated CAD, plots, data, visualization and virtual show control. wysiwyg features the largest CAD library with thousands of 3D objects you can choose from to design your entire show. wysiwyg Report offers 3D CAD application that comes with fully integrated presentation and reporting database to help you create precise plots and automatically track technical data. wysiwyg Design provides the CAD platform to design in 3D with real-time visualization, simulation and virtual show control tools to create looks, lighting cues and scenic images offline. wysiwyg Perform builds on features from Report and Design, and includes direct DMX and Art-Net connection with consoles, CITP for media servers, and integration with motion controllers.
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Company Information
CAST Group of Companies
Founded: 1994
Canada
cast-soft.com/wysiwyg-lighting-design/
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