While exhibiting at the Expo, Cast introduced Vivien - an all-in-one design package created for the meeting and event industry. "The response from lighting and design professionals was tremendous", says Densham. "The need for this type of an event design solution has been long awaited."
Compatible with Cast's flagship software WYSIWYG, Vivien allows users to create a virtual representation of their event, selecting from a vast library of items, including tables, chairs, décor, AV, architectural, banquet, and staging items. Complete customization is easily achieved by applying textures, colors and lighting to the design. Inventory is tracked by Vivien's extensive database that produces detailed floor plans and layouts as desired. Seating arrangements are automatically calculated and rendered, and when the design is complete, it can be viewed in 2D or 3D, and viewed from any angle.
Cast Software - and the Vivien package - was profiled in the September 2004 issue of Lighting&Sound International magazine and can be viewed online here .
(Lee Baldock)
