What can end users and production designers expect from Depence R3.2?
“With this latest software update, R3.2, end users can look forward to many more new features and improvements. The update will be free of charge for all Depence R3 users and can be downloaded directly within the software upon release. We have once again given Depence a significant performance boost and added some new features, which were developed in close communication with our global community.”
Which new features will particularly excite production and lighting designers?
“In version 3.1, we introduced our exclusive Ambient Light feature, which provides realistic indirect lighting in real-time. We have further improved this feature by implementing a new Ambient Occlusion technique within the Depence graphics engine. This ensures realistic edge shading and object occlusion. Especially in conjunction with Ambient Light, scenes now appear much more realistic. Additionally, in R3.2, it is possible to direct MassCrowds towards a target. Thus, all animated characters of our unique MassCrowd object can look in a specific direction, which for example. makes it much easier to create a realistic scene in front of a stage, where the crowd is focused on the artist performing. New fireworks effects in heart and circle shapes are now also available and can be used with the Special FX module. These and more features and improvements are included in R3.2.”
Why are updates important for Depence?
“We consistently develop our Depence software with a close eye on the requirements of the entertainment industry and our customers. The close exchange and feedback is essential in order to become better and better at what we do and to be able to offer our customers software that meets all their different requirements. In return, this is then reflected in the software that is used in the most diverse areas of the entertainment industry, regardless of the size of the respective project. Larger major updates are also added, in which we incorporate major feature enhancements, add modules, or carry out engine updates. These updates are released at certain intervals and existing customers can easily upgrade their software to the next version in exchange for a small fee. Major updates expand the spectrum and the possibilities to design, visualise and control shows with Depence. Our development team always works in line with the state of the art in order to incorporate the latest technological developments into the software.”
How will R3.2 handle complex projects?
“Depence is developed on the fly in individual cases directly on the basis of upcoming customer projects and to make certain designs and specifications of shows, even superlative ones, possible. This mostly applied and still applies to the pre-production process in the lighting sector but was also a decisive element in the development of water shows in numerous cases when fountain systems were put into operation. For many large events last year, we also have some special features in development, so we have made it possible to use 1,024 DMX universes in Depence to provide a software solution for even the largest and most elaborate shows worldwide.”
Why is Prolight+Sound the ideal location to debut Depence R3.2?
“The Prolight+Sound trade fair in Frankfurt is one of the most important trade fairs for the event industry, especially for the lighting and stage design sector. We regularly exhibit at the trade fair, not only to discuss the latest developments with existing customers, but also to make new contacts and, to be honest, to simply meet everyone in person. Once again, this year, we can’t wait to meet old and new faces and chat with you at our new stand E61 in Hall 12.0. Visitors will be able to see the quality of the Depence software for themselves and take a close look at version R3.2.”
What are the next steps for Syncronorm?
“We are looking to the future with excitement, which is of course also due to the constantly evolving live entertainment and touring industry, and above all, we are looking forward to the many exciting events where we were able to make a decisive contribution to their creation by supplying our Depence software system. Of course, the Depence 3.2 version will not be the only coming update. we are already planning the next steps for a major release, which will be a game changer.”
Words: Andre Portmann
Photo: Syncronorm
