01 / INSTALLED VERSIONS
Know what’s installed.
Record the firmware on each device, scan its barcode and keep a clear timeline of changes and test notes.
FIRMWARE TRACKING FOR FILM & TV
Know your firmware.
Stay up to date.
Track installed firmware, see verified manufacturer releases and plan updates for your lighting, control and networking equipment.
02 / FIRMWARE UPDATES
See what needs updating.
Compare installed versions with verified manufacturer releases, review update alerts and open official download pages.
03 / INDUSTRY
Stay in the loop.
Explore lighting news, manufacturer announcements and film and TV lighting briefs.
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Lighting news & field notes
From our 2 November 2026 brief · Manufacturer images: ETC
CONTROL / SOFTWARE · 20 OCTOBER 2026
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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LIGHTING / NEW FIXTURE · 22 OCTOBER 2026
ETC Arkon puts beam effects in focus
An automated RBL LED beam fixture with gobos, prism effects and 132 RGB body pixels.
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