CAST Software

04/28/2026

What if your show could move with absolute precision?

With , performers don’t just move, they drive the entire experience.

Lighting follows. Content responds. Audio adapts.

No delay. No guesswork. Just precision.

04/22/2026

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 , 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

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.

04/14/2026

James Simpson is turning precision into creativity - using real-time tracking with to make the lighting move with the performance.

Discover how on Sweeney Todd: https://cast-soft.com/james-simpson-from-WYSIWYG-to-blacktrax/

04/13/2026

Here is an interesting take on bringing Sphere-level immersive experiences to everyday spaces.

What stands out isn’t just the tech, it’s the shift underneath: from specialized, centralized experiences to accessible, real-time, creator-driven environments.

Tools like and are already a part of this evolution, helping teams do everything within a single integrated workflow, iterate visually, and connect physical space with responsive digital content.

That’s why it’s exciting to see Visual Endeavors featured in this space, and even more meaningful for us, as they continue to be a Creative Solutions Provider in the USA.

Partnerships like these turn possibilities into reality.

Visual Endeavors' founder Aron Altmark is out to democratise immersive live digital art.

04/09/2026

Lighting Designer Reece McKillip (Reece Mckillip) 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.

04/07/2026

Jack Strandberg shares how productions at Kulturhuset Spira usually use two costume stringers - one on each shoulder- to ensure stable tracking with .

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.

04/02/2026

From trade shows to large-scale events, Aron Altmark demonstrates interactive tracking and dynamic visual storytelling that connects audiences on a deeper level.

Watch the full webinar: www.cast-soft.com/webinars

03/31/2026

is now live, packed with game-changing features designed to enhance functionality, improve workflow efficiency, and provide greater creative control.

Explore the new features:https://cast-soft.com/WYSIWYG-2026/

03/27/2026

Lighting Designer Reece McKillip shares how teams push the limits of infrared tracking.
Infrared sensors can often detect stringers even when they’re hidden under costumes and even through hair. A quick phone camera check can confirm visibility: if the infrared signal shows up on camera, the tracking sensors will see it too.

🎬 Watch the full webinar: cast-soft.com/webinars

03/26/2026

Coming in 2026...

Wrap an 360 (HDR) Panorama image around your outdoors event to simulate realistic environments in Shaded View. Perfect for visualizing landscapes, skylines or cityscapes!

03/25/2026

Where should sensors be positioned for reliable coverage in a theatre environment?
Jack Strandberg from Kulturhuset Spira breaks down how their team places sensors around the stage to maintain accurate performer tracking.

By mounting sensors on the lighting bridge at roughly 45-degree angles, the system can maintain coverage even when scenic elements or moving set pieces temporarily block certain cameras.

🎬 Watch the full webinar: cast-soft.com/webinars

03/24/2026

What does a practical touring lighting package look like?

Zakk Bosserman from Retinal Abuse LX Design walks through a real-world example of a generic festival lighting plot he uses on the road - showing how WYSIWYG helps communicate lighting positions, fixture choices, and modes quickly and clearly.

🎬 Watch the full webinar: cast-soft.com/webinars