CONTROL / SOFTWARE
Hog OS 5.3: more room to run the show
Two Tour Wing playback wings, graphical shutter controls and OSC improvements headline ETC’s control update.
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Film & TV lighting brief
2 November 2026A dated editorial brief, with official manufacturer sources. This page is not an automatic release monitor.
LIGHTING / NEW FIXTURE
ETC Arkon puts beam effects in focus
An automated RBL LED beam fixture with gobos, prism effects and 132 RGB body pixels.
Read the brief ↗CONTROL / SOFTWARE / 2 NOVEMBER BRIEF
Hog OS 5.3: more room to run the show
Two Tour Wing playback wings, graphical shutter controls and OSC improvements headline ETC’s control update.
For a lighting department building a physical-fader workstation, expanded playback support is worth a closer look. Check ETC’s release notes for installation requirements and show-file compatibility before upgrading. Preserve your original show and test the new release away from a live production.
Read ETC’s official announcement ↗Image and product information: ETC. Manufacturer claims should be checked against current documentation.
LIGHTING / NEW FIXTURE / 2 NOVEMBER BRIEF
ETC Arkon puts beam effects in focus
An automated RBL LED beam fixture with gobos, prism effects and 132 RGB body pixels.
A potential option for aerial effects and entertainment sets. For film use, evaluate camera flicker through the dimming range, colour at low intensity, fan noise and pan/tilt sound. Check current availability directly with a supplier; no independent camera test is included in this brief.
Read ETC’s official announcement ↗Image and product information: ETC. Manufacturer claims should be checked against current documentation.
YOUR NEXT CHECK
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Updates worth checking.
Official Aputure releases · Sources checked 3 November 2026
FIRMWARE / 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
STORM XT52: combined firmware updates arrive
Version 1.9 adds combined control-box and lamp-head upgrades over USB and Bluetooth, plus maximum-power control through DMX.
Official Aputure source ↗Manufacturer photo: Aputure
FIRMWARE / 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
NOVA II 2×1: firmware V1.5 to check against your kit
Aputure lists V1.5 for its NOVA II 2×1 panel. Compare your installed version with the official release notes before planning an update.
Official Aputure source ↗Manufacturer photo: Aputure
FIRMWARE / 28 SEPTEMBER 2026
STORM 1200x: V1.7 requires a USB update
Aputure lists firmware V1.7 as a USB-only update. Check the installation procedure before taking a unit out of service.
Official Aputure source ↗Manufacturer photo: Aputure
NEW GEAR SPOTLIGHT / DOPCHOICE
Shape the light.
LIGHT SHAPING / 6 JUNE 2026
DoPchoice: one Vortex2, or a wider paired source
The modular SNAPBAG system supports single and paired Creamsource Vortex2 fixtures, with diffusion and SNAPGRID options for shaping the beam.
Useful to explore for a broader soft source where space is limited. Check fixture support and accessory compatibility before choosing a configuration.
Read Movie Makers News ↗Source and image: Movie Makers News / DoPchoice · Archive spotlight
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