Chroma-Q, innovators in LED lighting technology that recently acquired and rebranded the Jands Vista lighting & media control system, is releasing the Vista 3 software, announcing many new features and improvements.
Some of the new features include the ability to merge multiple showfiles, a new color engine that supports up to 11 colors, improved 2D fixture visualizations, customizable workspaces, a vastly expanded command line interface, and Smart FX masters.
The company press release says these features are designed to improve the entire user experience, “in creating and delivering fantastic looking shows, in addition to making the software even more intuitive to those users who are new to the Vista ecosystem.”
Vista 3 user, LD Ben Inskip has been testing the software on his shows. “Vista is getting better and better,” he says. “The features in Vista 3 make everything quicker to access. Custom workspaces and the command line put even more at your fingertips. It allows me to try new things out really quickly and focus on adding intricate little touches to shows.” He continues, “Everything feels solid and reliable. I’m really excited to follow Vista as it continues to improve.”
Paul Pelletier, Chroma-Q's Global Brand Manager, has been working with the development team on Vista 3. “I know a lot of people have been eagerly looking forward to the announcement of Vista 3. It feels great to deliver what we believe is an impressive product, and hope users agree that it was worth the wait.”
For more details, users may visit the Chroma-Q website, www.chroma-q.com/vista, to watch the Vista 3 software features video and download the free demo version of the official software release.
Alongside Vista 3’s software launch, Vista by Chroma-Q is now shipping two new control surfaces - the Vista MV and Vista EX - which are designed to provide affordable hands-on control suitable for any size or style of production.
