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Update to V2.5.9 + 3D Importer Add-On now available!

The update V2.5.9 at a glance

  • NEW: 3D Importer available as add-on (paid) 
  • NEW: Japanese language integrated 
  • NEW: Snoot with 6cm ⌀ for flashes + honeycomb
  • NEW: Background reflector for flashes 
  • NEW: Snoot with 6cm ⌀ for speedlights + honeycomb
  • NEW: Background reflector for speedlights 
  • Standard set.a.light 3D presets (like flash heads) can now be restored and reset to factory settings
  • Small bugfixes
  • Note: Apple computers with Ventura need a new installation to get the newest version

The update has a size of 35 MB for Windows and 56 MB for MAC

New light shapers for flashes and speedlights

The latest update for set.a.light 3D includes two new light shapers, each available for flashes and speedlights: A snoot with 6 cm diameter and a background reflector. Both offer photographers new creative ways to shape their images.

The Snoot is a cylindrical light shaper that bundles the light into a directed and focused beam. Due to its narrow opening, the light is concentrated on a specific area and thus creates a very strong beam of light. The Snoot is ideal for portraits, for example, where a targeted light accent on specific areas of the face or body is desired.

The Background Reflector is another new light shaper specially designed to illuminate the background. Directed toward the background, it creates a slightly oval, elongated cone of light and a soft, even light. The person or subject in the foreground is protected from disturbing light reflections.

NEW!
Introducing the 3D Importer add-on for set.a.light 3D – Now available!

We’re excited to announce the release of our new 3D Importer add-on (BETA) for set.a.light 3D! With the new 3D Importer you can now realize an almost endless variety of creative ideas in set.a.light 3D. Import your own 3D objects and create your set design just the way you want it. With the 3D Importer we break the chains. Let your imagination run wild and build your own 3D library. Starting with set.a.light 3D version 2.5.9, the add-on is available for the introductory price of 39€/$ and is the perfect extension for every setalighter.

You don’t want to wait any longer? You can get the add-on HERE

Best of all: Basic 3D knowledge is beneficial, but not absolutely necessary to use the 3D Importer. Please be sure to read our documentation before purchasing the add-on to learn everything you need to know.

Quick overview:

  • Supported file formats: .fbx, .obj, .dea, 3ds, .lwo, .ply, .stl, .gltf und .glb
  • Texture resolution: up to 8k
  • Export and distribution of own objects as *.myassets (proprietary set.a.light 3D format) possible.
  • Possibility to work as a team with the same 3D objects.

You can find all details in our documentation.

You don’t know where to get 3D objects? We recommend these two portals: 

https://www.cgtrader.com/
https://www.turbosquid.com/

You can also find a gigantic amount of free objects on both portals ;)

Get the new 3D Importer right now HERE and take your scenes to a new level!

How to get the update

This update is FREE for all V2.0–2.5.8 users (only the add-on is available for a fee). To get it, all you have to do is start your set.a.light 3D. The update option will be displayed immediately; just select it. (set.a.light 3D requires an internet connection). 

Alternatively you can also reinstall after downloading the latest version here.
(During the reinstallation, all personal settings, etc. are preserved.)

If you are using an Apple computer with Ventura, you will need to reinstall this time.

You don’t know set.a.light 3D yet?

Get to know the world’s most advanced and intuitive virtual 3D studio for photographers, filmmakers and creatives that lets you plan lighting, test ideas and visualize scenes.

Visit our website for more information about set.a.light 3D. The software is available for Mac and for Windows.

Want to try out the new features and everything else set.a.light 3D has to offer? Start your Free Trial  today!

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