cast wysiwyg training videos and links

wysiwyg is an all-in-one lighting design software with fully integrated CAD, plots, data, visualization and virtual show control. It features the largest CAD library with thousands of 3D objects you can choose from to design your entire show.

wysiwyg comes in three platforms:

  • Report – to help you create precise plots and automatically track technical data.
  • Design – what you would use to create looks, lighting cues and scenic images offline.
  • Perform – includes direct DMX and Art-Net connection with consoles, CITP for media servers, and integration with motion controllers.

CAST Academy Online Courses

Designed for anyone new to wysiwyg. This course will introduce you to wysiwyg, provide a product overview and explore some of the most common workflows, tools and commands so you can confidently begin creating in wysiwyg and bring your visions to life!

In this course, you will learn how to use CAD drawing tools, work with wysiwyg’s inbuilt templates or build a venue based on specific dimensions. By the end of the course you will have knowledge of how to customize venue appearance and scenic elements while using the wysiwyg library efficiently.

Whether you use conventional or automated fixtures, this course will show you how to insert them along with accessories, including gel and gobos, onto hang structures including pipes and truss. Work efficiently, insert, modify and position lighting fixtures. Learn how to focus your instruments, patching and assign attributes such as dimmer, circuit and fixture ID.

Bring your design concepts to life: Sometimes it can be hard to create, design or convey a concept without visuals. This course will show you how to bring your design concepts to life. Set your lighting fixtures’ intensity, position, colour, gobos and more without the need to connect with an external source. With wysiwyg it is easy to create scenes and present virtual simulations

In this course, you will learn how how to create professional scaled plots and lighting paperwork, fixture schedules, hookups, pipe tapes, color and gobo lists to communicate a design accurately with your team.

Connecting wysiwyg to Your Console

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GrandMA 2

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Avolites Titan

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ChamSys MagicQ

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Vista by Chroma-Q

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High End Systems Hog 4

wysiwyg Training Videos

The following video tutorials are presented by LD James Simpson who has over 20 years programming experience with wysiwyg.

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Lesson 1 – Intro

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Lesson 2 – Downloading and Installing

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Lesson 3 – Home Screen

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Lesson 4 – Main Toolbar

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Lesson 5 – Settings and Preferences

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Lesson 6 – Quick Reference Toolbar

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Lesson 7 – Library Browser

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Lesson 8 – Layers

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Lesson 9 – CAD Mode

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Lesson 10 – Data Mode

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Lesson 11 – Design Mode

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Lesson 12 – Presentation Mode

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Lesson 13 – Live Mode

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Lesson 14 – Drawing in CAD Mode

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Lesson 15 – Lines, Splines, and Shapes