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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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/

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.

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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!

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.

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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.

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