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Film & TV lighting brief

2 November 2026

A dated editorial brief, with official manufacturer sources. This page is not an automatic release monitor.

CONTROL / SOFTWARE

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

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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CONTROL / SOFTWARE / 2 NOVEMBER BRIEF

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.

For a lighting department building a physical-fader workstation, expanded playback support is worth a closer look. Check ETC’s release notes for installation requirements and show-file compatibility before upgrading. Preserve your original show and test the new release away from a live production.

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Image and product information: ETC. Manufacturer claims should be checked against current documentation.

LIGHTING / NEW FIXTURE / 2 NOVEMBER BRIEF

ETC Arkon puts beam effects in focus

An automated RBL LED beam fixture with gobos, prism effects and 132 RGB body pixels.

A potential option for aerial effects and entertainment sets. For film use, evaluate camera flicker through the dimming range, colour at low intensity, fan noise and pan/tilt sound. Check current availability directly with a supplier; no independent camera test is included in this brief.

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Image and product information: ETC. Manufacturer claims should be checked against current documentation.

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