What Is Spotrack?
Spotrack enables any moving light to work as a follow spot. It frees spot operators to concentrate on what they do best: following. Operators can be positioned anywhere, including on the ground, while controlling lights anywhere in the show.
When Spotrack is in control, the system calculates where the moving lights should point on the stage in relation to where the operator is pointing on the screen. In real time, Spotrack calculates Pan-Tilt values to aim the lights under its control, continuously updating these values as the operator follows the target.
How Spotrack Works
A Spotrack system consists of one camera, a laptop or computer with the Spotrack software and hardware, and a DMX interface such as a DMX Node.
The camera is positioned to give a full view of the stage. Live video from the active camera is shown on the screen, allowing the spot operator to follow the performer with a mouse. DMX (converted to Art-Net or sACN) by the interface is fed through Spotrack to the lights.
Automatic Beam Shaping
Where the moving light supports it, Spotrack will automatically shape the beam by calculating Dimmer, Iris, Zoom, and Focus values to keep the beam size, brightness, and sharpness as calibrated. This means the operator only needs to follow the performer on screen, and Spotrack handles everything else.
Easy Calibration
Each moving light is calibrated so Spotrack knows where it is relative to the stage. Calibration is quick and easy. There are no sensors, belt packs, transmitters, or receivers to be set up, calibrated, or worn by performers.
Key Features
- Works with any type of moving light (works best with fast lights that can keep up)
- Operators can be positioned anywhere, including backstage or at ground level
- No sensors, transmitters, or receivers worn by performers
- Control channel hands control to Spotrack or back to the desk for other use
- Define areas for creative macros and effects
- Extendable for following multiple performers simultaneously
When to Use Spotrack
Spotrack is ideal for venues where traditional follow spot positions are unavailable, unsafe, or impractical. It’s also valuable for productions that need follow spot precision from moving lights already in the rig, eliminating the need for dedicated follow spot fixtures and elevated operator positions.
Interested in Spotrack for Your Venue?
We can demonstrate Spotrack and help you determine if it’s the right solution for your theater or event venue. Contact us or visit our Kansas City showroom.