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wysiwyg R25 Beta Testing Begins
CAST Software of Toronto, Canada has announced that wysiwyg R25 Beta version has been released for beta testing by the carefully selected Beta Test Team.
CAST's beta testing program aims to uphold the high level of dependability and robustness, for which wysiwyg is renown, by enlisting typical members to test drive it in the field under real conditions. CAST carefully monitors the testers and ensures a reasonable cross-section of uses in order to optimise the usefulness of the feedback. One thing the testers have agreed: that the last three Releases are CAST's biggest and best to date.
As an incentive to collect feedback by 22 Mar 10, CAST is offering an incentive for the testers. Chosen at random, the prizes include a free one-year membership renewal and five free Luminair Apps.
One particularly handy addition to R25 is the new 3rd party application extension to work with Luminair 2.0, the next generation of the wireless multi-touch DMX control software for the iPhone and iPod touch, developed by Synthe FX of Cincinnati, Ohio. wysiwyg can download fixture POV and the necessary DMX data to these handheld devices so users are able to see what a specific fixture's focus should be and adjust the fixture accordingly. Once that fixture is focused the user can turn that light off and the next one on from the remote location viewer, leading to download and trigger abilities for looks.
Synthe FX founder and lead product developer Ryan Hisey says, "Never before have lighting professionals had the option of designing looks on a master console, recording snapshots, and building a simple show that they can carry in their pocket. We are very excited to be working with CAST Software, which is a highly respected industry leader, on such a groundbreaking new feature for lighting pros." Full details, videos, and screenshots can be seen at http://synthe-fx.com/products/luminair.
CAST is encouraging professionals from all segments who use wysiwyg to apply to join the R25 Beta team. Testers must already own wysiwyg Design or Perform and their membership must be current to apply. Visit www.cast-soft for full information.
CAST anticipates the full Members' R25 release by early April. Releases are free to current wysiwyg Members. In fact, being a Member is the only way to get a fully operational copy of the software. CAST has also developed a new wysiwyg DV, which includes four sample plots, so manufacturers can test and also demonstrate their hardware using the best.
Members will also be pleased with the new Library Additions included with the R25 release.
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