For even greater realism, designers can patch control of the movement axes (and their attached objects) and use a console device or a motion control system to manage the progress of the objects along the axes.
Some other innovative developments include a new camera control bar and the ability to easily import floor plans. In addition, overall stability has been improved and several performance features have been introduced.
WYSIWYG was just used for the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, is being used today to pre-program the closing ceremonies of the Games, and will also be instrumental in the Paralympics to follow. As well, the lighting designers for the Lord of the Rings and Cirque de Soleil's show Delirium, as well as the team behind Spiderman 3 have found great success using WYSIWYG.
Cast Software, creators of WYSIWYG, is currently working with multiple motion control system manufacturers to allow them to connect directly to WYSIWYG and visualize their motion controls. These exciting new advancements complement Cast's mission to deliver software tools that give users the ability to show and sell.
Just last year, Cast launched Vivien-Virtual Event Designer. This tool is specifically designed for event, meeting, design and production professionals who want the competitive edge: to become more professional, more productive, and more profitable. Vivien is the recipient of the 2005 EIBTM Worldwide Technology Watch and the 2005 BiZBash Top 10 Best of Show awards.
Founded in 1994, Cast Software is a Toronto based company, providing state-of-the-art, easy-to-use design software to the special events and meeting industry, and the entertainment sector.
(Chris Henry)
