CAPTURE 2024 Solo
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Product Description
Capture Solo
Universes: 1
Local Video: 1
Streaming Video: 1
Laser Feeds: 1
What's new in Capture 2024?
Capture 2024 delivers on many highly requested features and brings more power to the user.
By introducing the "My Licences" page on the website users can now self service their licence installations and move between computers. With the new connectivity status window all protocols discovered on the network can be reported which makes configuring and troubleshooting easier. Apart from PDF import it is now possible to import images, and also scale them. On top of this the new scale mode can scale imported objects by basing it on a known imported distance. Plots have now been enriched with the ability to add a report into them, and also a brand new grid plot inset for easier measurement reference. Visualisation quality has also increased with improved beam sampling and other fixture enhancements.
Last but not least one of our favourite highlights is the animated objects that can now be imported as glTF objects, and will breathe more life into your projects and presentations.
Product
My Licences page on the website account.
Improved licence handling. It is now possible to move your Capture licence key file between computers any number of times, and without our assistance. Licences remain personal and valid for two computers. On your website account there is a new section called “My Licences” from where you can download key files, view active unlocks, unlock or lock a computer.
GPU driver date check. If your GPU driver is more than twelve months old you will receive a warning on startup to update your drivers. The majority of support issues are usually because of outdated drivers.
Connectivity status.
Connectivity status. New dialog that reports on the status of Capture’s connectivity providers. It is available via a button in the universes tab. It primarily indicates whether there is a potential firewall issue and/or whether a provider failed to initialise. While it also reveals any network activity, be that incoming or outgoing traffic for each provider.
Connectivity options. Network protocols now allow selecting a network interface rather than an IP address. Configuration sticks even if the IP address changes.
Design
Image
Images. Support for images that are visible in wireframe and plot mode has been added. Images can be added from the Built-in / Dimensions section of the library, or through model import from DWG or PDF files.
Importing from SketchUp. Importing from SketchUp now preserves groups, imports components as groups, sets drawing block names, handles materials better with regard to layers, adds support for hidden, shadow casting and opacity usage properties (on both object and individual face level). Importing from SketchUp now also supports alpha channel textures.
SketchUp 2023 version file support.
Improved DWG import. Performance has been improved thanks to optimisations of shell face edge visibility handling and only importing block definitions once. Improved analysis of DWG file drawing units prevents the generation of excessively detailed models for procedural geometry. This improves the legibility and performance of objects imported from DWG files not drawn in meters. Blocks now import as groups when consisting of several objects. Several more DWG entities are now imported as separate objects.
Drawing name and drawing block name. These properties are now available on groups and images as well, since these can be imported.
Visualisation aspect ratios. Several new aspect ratios have been added to the view settings. An option between transparent or black aspect ratio masking has also been added.
Automatic filter inclusion. A new filter option has been added that controls whether new layers and universes are automatically included to the filter set. This was always the case before and now it can be turned off.
Fixture orientation reference. A new indication design to help orient fixtures is now drawn at the center of fixtures in wireframe view, when they are selected.
Scale Mode
Scale mode. The new Scale mode allows you to select imported objects, measure a distance and have the entire selection rescaled to match another distance.
Replace with motion fixture. Imported objects can now be replaced with motion fixtures.
Scene storage. Transformation and hidden state of objects in scenes is now stored in the objects themselves rather than in the scenes. Therefore measures (distance, angle, line, ruler and cables) as well as snappers now function properly in scenes.
Select all by Model. A new command that selects all other imported objects with the same model as any already selected object.
Select layers used by selected objects. This new command in the layers category of the design tab lets you select all layers used by the currently selected objects.
Fixtures tab commands. Fixture related Edit menu commands are now available in the Fixtures tab.
Measure mode in presentations. Measure mode is now available in presentations.
Generic sections in library on top. The Generic section of the Truss, Fixtures and Fixture Symbols categories have been placed on top of the list with a pin icon.
Console patch. Fixture information in the console patch window has been expanded for better understanding of fixture identification. Fixtures that have been both identified and have position information can be imported directly using the new Import At Position button. It is also possible to drag fixtures from the console patch window onto existing fixtures in the project in order to associate them.
Circular snapper . A complement to the line snapper.
Documentation
Reports in plots
Reports in plots. A new report plot item makes it possible to add a report from the project in a plot.
Scene selection in plot views. Plot view insets now have a scene property where it’s possible to explicitly select a scene for the plot view. When not set the view shows the current scene.
Current date plot text variable. Two new plot text variables for inserting the current date have been added.
Plot adjustments. It is now possible to enable and disable plot adjustments through a command in the edit menu as well as assigning a keyboard shortcut for this.
Annotation selection. The Select Only.. Annotations command has been split into three different commands to differentiate between front, centre and tail annotations.
Reference grid plot inset
Reference grid plot inset. A new reference grid plot inset has been added.
Vertical ruler text orientation. The text orientation of vertical rulers is not orthogonal to the ruler.
Patch universe and channel report columns. Two new patch columns have been added that make it possible to group reports by universes, containing a channel column that doesn’t repeat the universe name.
Circuit property for panels and report items. Both panels and report items now have circuit properties that are visible in plots and reports.
Reports unit column. The unit column has been added to the Rigging Point, Cable and Other report tables.
Visualisation
Improved beam sampling
Improved beam sampling. The way the beams are sampled has been improved in order to greatly reduce slicing and pattern misalignment artefacts.
Multicolour LED fixture simulation. The performance and visual stability of colours (hues and intensities) from multicolour LED fixtures has been improved.
Multiaperture barndoor visualisation. The effect of barndoors on beams is now visualised for multiaperture fixtures as well.
Gobo visualisation. Gobos are now scaled to match the field angle of fixtures.
Prism visualisation. Prisms take into account the size of the field angle in the final size of the beam. Focus and frost is applied to the individual facets, before the prism effect is applied.
Zoom response curves. The library now supports zoom response curves.
Star cloth texture generators. Generates luminance textures for star cloth materials.
Emissive objects precision. Rendering of emissive objects has been reworked to improve precision and avoid glitches.
Animated objects
Animated objects. Added support for importing animated skinned glTF assets.
Movie rendering settings. New options that allow rendering movies with different levels of quality and with different levels of protection have been added. Visualisation and control of multiple frost in fixtures like the Elation Artiste Monet.
Duplicate, import & export material mapping regions. Material mapping regions can now be duplicated as well as imported and exported in CSV files.
Separate HDRI lighting intensity. The lighting intensity of an HDRI now has a separate property. An HDRI’s “master” intensity is controlled by the existing property.
Presentation connectivity options. Exported presentation files now include the current connectivity options, ie. sACN settings or number of PangolinLD projectors.
Media player DMX control. It is now possible to select 256 instead of 8 playlist entries in a media player over DMX.
Windows HDR support. Continuous automatic detection of HDR on Windows, both when enabling/disabling HDR on monitors and when moving windows between monitors.
Designing with Capture
Whether you're looking to create a simple 2D sketch or a full-blown 3D plot, Capture has you covered. Try as many fixtures as you need, at different hanging positions and with different gels or gobos. Adapt easily to any set design changes or sudden new restrictions. Do even more with Capture's impressive 3D model import capabilities and excellent integration with other lighting control and design products.
Innovative Design Tools
The powerful control pane combined with fixture groups for easy fixture selection makes conceptualisation a breeze.
The specialised focus plane tool helps you plan an even coverage.
Our filter concept lets your organise your design by layers and DMX universes.
Model Import and Export
When the built-in parametric forms are not enough, you can import 3D models from a wide selection of 3D file formats including glTF, SketchUp, DWG, Cinema 4D.
Capture embraces the Physical-Based Rendering approach to materials, ensuring the highest possible level of realism in lighting interaction.
For a full list of file formats supported for model import and export, see the specifications table at the bottom of this page.
Connectivity
Capture supports a wide range of network protocols and methods of communication with lighting console and other control systems.
With our own CITP protocol extension you can exchange DMX values for focusing, the full patch with fixture positions and much more with lighting consoles.
Lighting
Choose from a wide range of fixtures.
Capture supports conventionals as well as moving lights, but also yokes, scrollers, laser- and video projectors, pixel tubes and much more.
With our industry leading fast library support from AtlaBase, no fixture is missed!
Motion Control
You can use DMX as well dedicated motion control protocols such as PosiStageNet and Blacktrax RTTrP to control objects in Capture.
LED Panels
Capture simulates LED panels down to the correct pixel pitch. The library contains all LED panels on the market, both solid and semi transparent ones.
Special Effects
Incorporate particle-based special effects such as flame-, water- and CO2 jets in your designs.
They can all be controlled using DMX in several different modes combining output and movement in different ways.
Specifications related to Design
Model file import formats:
glTF
DWG/DXF
MVR
Cinema 4D
SketchUp
OBJ
3DS
Model file export formats:
DWG/DXF
glTF
MVR
Data file import formats:
CSV
CSV, ETC EOS flavour
Data file export formats:
CSV
XML for Hog
XML for grandMA 2
USB devices:
3Dconnexion Space Mouse
Documentation comes easy
Great plots and reports are never more than a click away in Capture! Design changes are instantly reflected in your plots and reports. Plot information like patch, filters, gobos and other accessories appears automatically for all fixture types.
Capture documentation is clear and easy to read, with a wide range of configuration options that give you total control. All that is missing is your personal touch!
Plots
Create any number of plots in different sizes and with different contents. All insets offer plenty of configurability, ranging from text sizes and colours to filters that dictate what to include in the views.
Copying contents across plots is also easy. The underlay concept makes it easy to work with plot templates.
Plot Headers
Start off with any of the header templates that come out of the box. Break them apart, rearrange them and customise them according to your needs.
A set of special keywords allow you to centrally edit key pieces of information shared across all plots and reports.
Reports
Hit the ground running with our premade report templates. Customise the columns, sorting, grouping and filtering as required.
Apart from fixtures, Capture reports also cover your fixture groups, custom gel strings, rigging points and cabling information.
Export to PDF
Documentation is meant to be shared!
Both plots and reports can be exported directly to PDF, either one by one or together as a documenation package in a single PDF.
Measuring Mode
The dedicated measuring mode is ideal for quick positioning and one-off measurements.
You can also use it to quickly add dimensions to your plots
Custom Plot Symbols
Capture comes with a rich library of fixture and informative symbols. You can also import your own symbols using the SVG format.
Imported symbols can be used for fixture, or as objects by themselves. Symbols are centered by default, but a vertical offset can be added as well.
Visualise with brilliance
Bring lighting, media and motion into your visualisation. Our rendering engine's outstanding colour accuracy and amazing performance will impress you right away! With a complete library of lighting fixtures, trusses, LED panels and video projectors you have everything you need to make your ideas come to life. When your design is complete you can render it to high quality image and video files. You can also export Capture's unique, stand-alone, presentations which deliver full interactivity with your design.
Physical Based Rendering
Lighting design is all about the interaction of the light from your fixtures with the materials on set.
Capture embraces the PBR material model, with support for several property textures, including metallic, roughness, normal, alpha. As an industry first you can even work with fluorescent materials.
Any imported scenery can be enhanced with PBR materials.
Renders
Create high quality offline renders at any point, watermarked with your logo and project information.
By recording movie snapshots that include DMX, media and motion you can render movies in up to 4K 60fps.
Presentations
Share your design by exporting an interactive presentation of your Capture project with others that don't have Capture, on either Windows or macOS.
In a presentation you can browse through design snapshots and view them from different angles.
Reflections
Adding a planar surface with reflections is way of enhancing the realism of your visualisation.
Capture supports reflections on flat surfaces by combining a reflection plane with a smooth material.
HDR
Capture supports and makes full use of HDR monitors out of the box.
Using the latest dynamic tone mapping from ACES, Capture automatically adjusts the HDR experience to the maximum brightness of your display.
On macOS, Capture also supports rendering movie snapshots to HDR.
Specifications related to Visualisation:
Video capture devices:
Any with Windows (Media Foundation) drivers
Any with macOS drivers
Ethernet DMX protocols:
Art-Net
CITP
Compulite VC
High End Hog visualizer connectivity
ETC Net 2
MA-Net2 (Windows only, MA software version 2.9+)
MA-Net3 (grandMA3 viz-key)
sACN
USB DMX devices:
EntTec DMX USB Pro
EntTec DMX USB Pro Mk2
Streaming video media protocols:
NewTek NDI
CITP/MSEX
Green Hippo HMap 3
Streaming laser media protocols:
CITP/CAEX
LaserAnimation
Pangolin Beyond
Motion tracking protocols:
Blacktrax RTTrP
Kinesys K2
PosiStageNet
Camera control protocols:
OSC
For educational institutions
Educational institutions may use one license of any edition on an unlimited number of seats per location. In order to be eligible for this offer we require that you purchase your license using an educational institution e-mail address and notify us by e-mail to sales@capture.se after completing your purchase. Your institution must be a secondary school, college, university or career state-accredited school.
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