CAST Software

08/27/2026

“It became a passion of mine, and from then on, no event ever left my company without first going through hashtag .” — Rodrigo Rocca, Lighting Designer.

For Rodrigo Rocca, hashtag isn’t just used to visualize the finished show. It’s part of the process from the very beginning.

From building the structure in CAD and exploring equipment in 3D to creating realistic renderings, previsualizing with the console, patching, plots and production documentation, WYSIWYG becomes the central hub of the workflow.

And on a production as ambitious as Alok’s Pyramid show in Brazil, that workflow was put to the test.

Rodrigo takes us behind the scenes of how he used WYSIWYG from the first truss to the final show, and when asked to describe its value to the project in one word, his answer was:

“Essential.”

Read the full case study here: https://cast-soft.com/from-first-truss-to-final-show-bringing-a-large-scale-production-to-life-with-WYSIWYG/

08/25/2026

Your software shouldn’t make you work around it.

Entertainment production has its own workflow. Your design software should understand it.

was built specifically for the entertainment industry, shaped around the way lighting designers and production professionals actually work.

Design. Visualize. Pre-program. Produce. All in one connected environment, without forcing your workflow around software that wasn’t built for the show.

Thinking about making a switch?

Put WYSIWYG into your own workflow and experience the difference.

Click the link to try WYSIWYG Perform Lite FREE for 10 days: https://cast-soft.com/try-WYSIWYG/

08/20/2026

We see incredible work created with every day, and we think the people behind those designs deserve a little more recognition.

So, we’re putting your work in the spotlight with the WYSIWYG Design Competition 2026.

The competition is open to both students and industry professionals, with each track judged separately by a panel of industry professionals.

Winners receive 1 month of WYSIWYG Perform (cloud license) and the opportunity to have their work showcased across CAST platforms.

Competition opens: August 20, 2026
Submission deadline: September 20, 2026
Winners announced: October 5, 2026

Think you have a design worth sharing? Show us.

Visit the blog below for the full competition details, including eligibility, rules, submission requirements, and how to enter.

We can’t wait to see what you create.

A WYSIWYG design competition for lighting professionals and students. Every year, we see incredible work created with WYSIWYG, beautifully crafted plots and previsualizations that showcase the creativity and technical expertise of our users. Some are students just beginning their journey, exploring...

08/18/2026

From the archives: Bringing to life at Lincoln Center Theater

When a production moves across seven distinct locations and calls for moments with multiple performers individually highlighted, flexibility becomes essential.

For McNEAL, BlackTrax became part of the creative toolkit, enabling moving lights to track performers in real time and supporting select video animations that responded directly to movement on stage.

One standout moment? A scene that required six simultaneous spotlights with only two operators available. BlackTrax helped make it possible.

“BlackTrax offered an unmatched level of flexibility, making it easier to create dynamic, responsive environments on stage.” - Kevin Orzechowski, Associate Production Manager.

Revisit the full McNEAL story and see how BlackTrax was integrated into the production: https://cast-soft.com/bringing-mcneal-to-life-with-blacktrax/

08/14/2026

As Royal Caribbean Group celebrates the opening night of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory aboard Legend of the Seas, we're excited to share what their team had to say about working with

When industry-leading creative teams choose BlackTrax, it's because they demand precision, flexibility, and reliability for the world's most ambitious productions. We're proud to help entertainment professionals bring their creative vision to life and deliver unforgettable experiences for audiences around the globe.

Congratulations to everyone at Royal Caribbean Group on the opening night of this incredible production. We're honored to have been part of the journey and can't wait for guests to experience the magic.

08/13/2026

From render to reality.

A look at how the vision for the Formula 1 Grand Prix event at the Ritz-Carlton Montréal translated from previsualization to the final production.

Seeing the WYSIWYG rendering alongside the finished space is a great example of the value of previsualization, giving designers the ability to visualize the environment and bring creative ideas to life before the final production takes shape.

We’re always proud to see the incredible work our customers create with WYSIWYG. A big thank you to Lumin-ART Productions for sharing this project with us and giving us a glimpse into their work from concept to reality.

Credits-
WYSIWYG Drawing: Lumin-ART Productions
Producer: Ritz-Carlton Montréal / Production de la nuit
Director: Félix Fournier
Lighting Design: Simon Gauthier
Scenography: Guillaume Fortier
Assistant: Francis Lacroix

08/10/2026

From static projection in 2009 to real-time, 3D tracking in 2026.

For the return of Take That's Circus tour, the towering new Ringmaster puppet takes on a whole new life with . As the puppet moves, BlackTrax tracks it in real time, allowing its projected features to move with it seamlessly in three dimensions.

It's exactly the kind of challenge BlackTrax was built for, taking an ambitious creative idea and making it work on the scale of a stadium production.

Read the full story here: https://www.lsionline.com/news/take-thats-circus-tour-reimagined/

08/07/2026

As Royal Caribbean Group celebrates the opening night of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory aboard Legend of the Seas, we're excited to share what their team had to say about working BlackTrax

"At Royal Caribbean, we're always looking for ways to enhance storytelling and guest engagement. BlackTrax provided the precision and flexibility needed to integrate performer and video tracking into the show, helping our creative teams create a more immersive and technically refined entertainment experience, while minimizing additional operators and complexity." — Matt DeJong, Lead Design Associate, SLVR Newbuild, Royal Caribbean Group

When industry-leading creative teams choose , it's because they demand precision, flexibility, and reliability for the world's most ambitious productions. We're proud to help entertainment professionals bring their creative vision to life and deliver unforgettable experiences for audiences around the globe.

Congratulations to everyone at Royal Caribbean Group on the opening night of this incredible production. We're honored to have been part of the journey and can't wait for guests to experience the magic.

July 2026 – The wait is over as Royal Caribbean celebrates the debu...

08/06/2026

Load-in shouldn't be the first time you see your design.

Design it. Render it. Pre-program it. Then walk into load-in with confidence.
puts your entire rig into a photorealistic 3D environment before a single fixture goes up, helping you visualize the final result, refine your design, and make informed creative decisions before stepping onsite.

Less guesswork. More confidence. Better productions.

07/21/2026

Every unforgettable live experience starts long before the lights come on.
The most impactful lighting designs aren't created on show day, they're explored, refined, and perfected during preproduction.

The ability to visualize ideas in real time gives designers the confidence to experiment, collaborate, and bring ambitious creative concepts to life.

Our latest blog explores how helps lighting designers turn imagination into immersive live experiences through accurate visualization, preprogramming, and seamless collaboration.

Read the full article: https://cast-soft.com/mastering-creative-lighting-for-immersive-live-experiences/

What role do you think visualization plays in pushing creative boundaries in live production?

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