This major update introduces the 3D Visualizer, a new 3D environment for planning, previewing, and controlling lighting setups, alongside Auto-Patching and Auto-Configuration support for all INFINIMAT fixtures and cue editing enhancements.
Aputure says that “with 3D Visualizer, users can build a scene by placing lights, characters, and props, then preview how light plays, configure DMX settings, and program cues, before stepping on set. By bringing previs directly into the Sidus Link Pro workflow, the update makes it easier to visualize your idea, review options with clients, prepare before rigging begins, and carry decisions more smoothly into production.”
“Sidus Link Pro 2.3 is about making previs more practical for everyday production,” said Ben Dynice, Director of Product (UI/UX) at Aputure. “By bringing 3D visualization directly into the control workflow, users can move from planning to execution more intuitively. Patched fixtures appear automatically, and cues and DMX settings carry through from planning to execution. This update makes Sidus Link Pro the only iPad app that brings powerful lighting 3D visualization and control together in a single workflow. The only other alternatives include combining multiple tools or utilizing integrated 3D pre-visualization built into complex high-end consoles.”
The release also enhances cue editing by bringing all the tools available in Stage into the cue editing workflow, creating a more unified programming experience.
Sidus Link Pro 2.3 is available now for iPad on the App Store. 3D Visualizer is available in the Pro plan for $10/month, with MAX adding support for 4 universes of control. Follow the link for more information and full release notes.