Vision is a real-time 3D previsualization software add-on for Vectorworks Spotlight and Design Suite, designed for entertainment professionals to simulate, program, and cue lighting, video, and effects before live production. It enables users to import design documents, automate paperwork, and visualize their show in rendered 3D views, supporting seamless workflow from concept to final experience. Vision integrates directly with Vectorworks, allowing fixture and model information to be sent for previsualization and programming. The software supports DMX protocols, including MA-Net2 and MA-Net3, and is compatible with major lighting consoles via dongle or viz-key. Vision is optimized for high-performance graphics hardware and offers flexible licensing options, including perpetual and subscription models. It is used for event, stage, and venue design, helping teams reduce setup time, minimize errors, and improve creative outcomes.

Key Features

Real-Time 3D Previsualization Simulate lighting, video, and effects in a virtual environment.

• Visualize entire shows before live production
• Rendered 3D views for accurate design validation

Seamless Integration with Vectorworks Import design documents and automate paperwork.

• Direct workflow from Vectorworks Spotlight and Design Suite
• Send fixture and model data for instant previsualization

DMX Protocol Support Connect to major lighting consoles for programming and cueing.

• Supports MA-Net2 (dongle required) and MA-Net3 (viz-key required)
• Compatible with industry-standard DMX providers

Flexible Licensing and Access Choose between perpetual, subscription, and add-on licensing.

• Vision Unlimited available for Service Select members
• Monthly and annual subscription options

Optimized for High-Performance Hardware Designed for modern graphics cards and systems.

• Requires OpenGL 4.1 compatible GPU with 8GB+ VRAM
• Supports multi-display and high-resolution setups

Benefits

Reduces On-Site Setup Time Previsualize and program shows before arriving at the venue.

• Minimizes technical errors and last-minute changes
• Speeds up installation and rehearsal processes

Improves Creative Collaboration Enables teams to review and refine designs virtually.

• Facilitates communication between designers, programmers, and clients
• Enhances creative decision-making with accurate previews

Ensures Technical Accuracy Validates fixture placement, cue timing, and system compatibility.

• Detects potential issues before live production
• Supports compliance with technical requirements