LightConverse Software

                                                                             

Realistic-looking moving lights allow for accurate simulation of all parameters including split colors, gobos, prisms, parameter timing channels, and black-out-while-move functions. Features include three live video inputs (Full HD), LED simulation, animated objects (lasers, pyrotechnics, etc.), animated smoke, and customizable 3D object libraries (stages, trussing, props, etc.).

New fixture requests are completed in a matter of days (a “Fixture Constructor” is also included, allowing the user to add new fixtures to the library)

Software updates are free of charge and available for download on a continuous basis. There are no subscription or renewal fees.

Available in 5 different levels: Design, Pro, Net-In, Video, and Unlimited, with real-time photo-realistic visualization starting at just $400.00 USD. Please see LightConverse Specs & Order page for more information

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Additional Features

• Full 3D real-time visualization (56 megapixel rendering) of up to 16 DMX Universes via Artnet or ACN.
• Optional DMX in/out hardware interface
• Direct connectivity with Avolites simulator, Zero88 and LightFactory. High End HogPC coming soon
• 3D visualization of Pangolin Laser software's Ethernet stream
• User selectable resolution and video quality, frame rates of 25 - 100 FPS on most PCs
• 16 independent video streams can be played at the same time in Full HD
• Customizable 3D libraries include fixtures, staging, trussing, speakers, furniture, people, etc
• DMX controllable camera for pre-visualization of camera moves for audio-visual environments
• Manual and DMX control of the view, camera field of view, ambient light level, and smoke level
• 3D Import / Export of .DXF, .X (DirectX), and .3DL (LightConverse) files
• 3D stereo glasses mode for added 3D realism
• Automatic horizontal and vertical view rotation
• Complete photometric visualization
• Bloom, HDR and Specular light effects
• Per pixel light calculations
• Zoom, Iris, Prism, Dimmer, Strobe, CMY, and Frost effects
• Gobo and prism rotation
• Photo shadow for gobo projection
• Volume shadow for beams
• Manual beam (Follow-mode) Pan / Tilt positioning
• Pan / Tilt Shape generator

LightConverse System Requirements

Critical Minimum configuration:
- CPU: AMD Duron or Intel Pentium-3 900 Mhz
- 3D Video card: Intel GMA 945, nVidia GeForce 6K, or ATI Radeon 1K (128 Mb)
- RAM: 512 Mb
- OS: Windows XP, DirectX 9.0
- HDD free space: 200 Mb
- USB port

Recommended configuration:
- CPU: AMD X2 6000+
- 3D Video card: nVidia GeForce 8800GTS-512
- Dual channel RAM 2Gb (2 x 1024Mb)
- OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista, DirectX 9.0c
- HDD free space: 250 Mb
- 2 USB ports

 

LightConverse DMX-512 Interface

Depending on the model, this DMX interface can be used as an interface between a lighting console and LightConverse visualization software (DMX-IN), or as an interface between LightConverse control software and lighting fixtures (DMX-OUT). It may also be used with LightConverse visualization software to preview scenes from a lighting console before sending the DMX signal to the lighting fixtures (DMX-IN/OUT). With all models, the connection to the PC is via USB.


Available in 5 different models: 512-SLIM, 1024-SLIM 1024U, 1536U, 2048U
Please see LightConverse Specs & Order page for more information

 

LightConverse Replay

Replay is small versatile DMX controller that can be used where stand-alone type of control is needed, such as trade show booths, displays, and architechural applications. Replay can be pre-programmed with up to 20 sequences of 24 scenes each via LightConverse software or by any DMX control console. Direct access to the sequences is possible via an attached PS/2 keyboard. Replay may be used as an interface between a lighting console and LightConverse visualization software (DMX-IN), or as an interface between LightConverse control software and lighting fixtures (DMX-OUT). (DMX-IN/OUT mode is not supported.)

Available in 4 different models: Replay 128, 256 512, 512-SLIM
Please see LightConverse Specs & Order page for more information