The countdown to #WYSIWYG2026 starts now.
The upcoming release introduces powerful new tools including Cable Reports, LED Tape & Rope Reports, Mesh Decimation, Skybox functionality, enhanced Presentation Mode, and DMX Channel Numbers & Layout improvements.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing sneak peeks of each feature as we get closer to launch later this month. Stay tuned!
#lightingdesign #productiondesign #wysiwyglighting #previsualization
#BlackTrax System Spotlight | Final Part
Tracking technology should support the performance, not distract from it.
The Flathead Stringer is designed to integrate seamlessly into the wardrobe while delivering reliable, large-scale tracking across complex productions.
Low profile. Visually discreet.
Built to track dozens of performers simultaneously without compromising performance or aesthetics.
Thank you for following along with the #BlackTrax System Spotlight series
Meet the Beacon Charging Station 2.0
Smarter charging. Better organization. Faster workflows.
Built for efficiency. Designed for reliability.
So every workflow stays fast, precise, and consistent.
#EventTechnology #LiveEventProduction #ProductionTechnology #VirtualProduction #BroadcastTechnology #ImmersiveTechnology
A strong team is not built only through the work they do. It is built through the moments where they come together, reflect on progress, and move forward with shared purpose.
This week, our team came together for a town hall, followed by lunch and games. It was an opportunity to share updates, celebrate wins, and connect beyond the day-to-day.
Our people are at the heart of CAST, and it is their energy, collaboration, and commitment that make us who we are.
#TeamCAST #TeamBuilding #EmployeeEngagement #Collaboration #Teamwork #CelebratingProgress
Meet Beacon 2.0 👇
A major upgrade to the classic #BlackTrax beacon, now smaller, smarter, and built for speed.
Monitor battery, assign performer IDs, and verify stringers instantly, all from the built-in LCD screen.
No tape. No server checks. No guesswork.
#BlackTrax #BlackTraxSystemSpotlight #EventTechnology #LiveEventProduction #TrackingTechnology
#AVTechnology #VirtualProduction #LightingDesign #ImmersiveTechnology
#LiveEvents #EventProfs #ProductionLife
What if your show could move with absolute precision?
With #BlackTrax, performers don’t just move, they drive the entire experience.
Lighting follows. Content responds. Audio adapts.
No delay. No guesswork. Just precision. #RealTime #LiveProduction #ProjectionMapping
Kicking off our new series: #BlackTrax System Spotlight
Through this series, we’ll take you inside a high-level look at the industry-leading real-time tracking system powering live events, film, and immersive experiences.
In this first spotlight, Dekkar Densham, Global Sales Director at CAST, breaks down how #BlackTrax delivers ultra-fast, high-accuracy tracking for performers, props, vehicles, and more.
#BlackTrax #EventTechnology #LiveEventProduction #LiveEvents #ImmersiveTechnology #ImmersiveExperience #TrackingTechnology #VirtualProduction
Lighting design students, show us what you’re creating!
At CAST, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of talent in the lighting industry. And now, we want to give that talent a platform.
If you’re a student in lighting design, stage, or show design and creating in #WYSIWYG, whether it’s a full production or a simple scene, we want to see it.
Selected work will be reposted on our side and seen by industry professionals.
How to share:
• Post your work
• Tag us
• Use #CASTStudentDesigns
This is your chance to showcase your work, gain exposure, and be a part of this growing community.
Haven’t started yet? There’s no better time to jump in.
Do you know we offer special Educational Licenses? Learn more on our website.
James Simpson is turning precision into creativity - using real-time tracking with #BlackTrax to make the lighting move with the performance.
Discover how via the link in bio.
UK Lighting Students, This Is Your Cue!
Calling all aspiring lighting designers, as #WYSIWYG is proud to sponsor the Student Virtual Lighting Design Award at this year’s @theprofileawards , and this is your moment to shine.
• Create a 3-minute animation to music of your choice
• Design within a detailed Royal Albert Hall model
• Use WYSIWYG 2026 with a fully patched Ayrton rig (or customize it your way!)
• Add your creativity with SFX, atmospherics, and staging design
• Deadline: April 30, 2026
This is more than a competition; it’s a chance to work with professional-grade tools and gain real-world experience.
Your creativity deserves the spotlight!
For more information or to register, visit: /student-virtual-lighting-design-award/
Lighting Designer Reece McKillip (@reece__lightning ) explains how Trinity Fellowship Church keeps tracking consistent across every service. Even when the room layout changes between Saturday and Sunday, the system stays fully calibrated. Cameras remain part of the setup, so there’s no need to reprogram or recalibrate. For guest speakers, it’s as simple as clipping on a pack and stringer and and they’re ready to go.
🎬 Watch the full webinar via the link in bio.
Jack Strandberg shares how productions at Kulturhuset Spira usually use two costume stringers - one on each shoulder- to ensure stable tracking with #BlackTrax.
He also describes a unique case where additional stringers were required to capture the movements of a particularly dynamic performer, showing how tracking setups sometimes need to adapt to the demands of live performance.
🎬 Watch the full webinar via the link in bio.
