01 / INSTALLED VERSIONS
Know what’s installed.
Record the firmware on each device, scan its barcode and keep a clear timeline of changes and test notes.
FIRMWARE TRACKING FOR FILM & TV
Know your firmware.
Stay up to date.
Track installed firmware, see verified manufacturer releases and plan updates for your lighting, control and networking equipment.
02 / FIRMWARE UPDATES
See what needs updating.
Compare installed versions with verified manufacturer releases, review update alerts and open official download pages.
03 / INDUSTRY
Stay in the loop.
Explore lighting news, manufacturer announcements and film and TV lighting briefs.
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Lighting news & field notes
From our 2 November 2026 brief · Manufacturer images: ETC
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.
Read the brief ↗ON THE FIRMWARE RADAR
Updates worth checking.
Official Aputure releases · Sources checked 3 November 2026
FIRMWARE / 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
STORM XT52: combined firmware updates arrive
Version 1.9 adds combined control-box and lamp-head upgrades over USB and Bluetooth, plus maximum-power control through DMX.
Official Aputure source ↗Manufacturer photo: Aputure
FIRMWARE / 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
NOVA II 2×1: firmware V1.5 to check against your kit
Aputure lists V1.5 for its NOVA II 2×1 panel. Compare your installed version with the official release notes before planning an update.
Official Aputure source ↗Manufacturer photo: Aputure
FIRMWARE / 28 SEPTEMBER 2026
STORM 1200x: V1.7 requires a USB update
Aputure lists firmware V1.7 as a USB-only update. Check the installation procedure before taking a unit out of service.
Official Aputure source ↗Manufacturer photo: Aputure
NEW GEAR SPOTLIGHT / DOPCHOICE
Shape the light.
LIGHT SHAPING / 6 JUNE 2026
DoPchoice: one Vortex2, or a wider paired source
The modular SNAPBAG system supports single and paired Creamsource Vortex2 fixtures, with diffusion and SNAPGRID options for shaping the beam.
Useful to explore for a broader soft source where space is limited. Check fixture support and accessory compatibility before choosing a configuration.
Read Movie Makers News ↗Source and image: Movie Makers News / DoPchoice · Archive spotlight