Architectural Designs

computer program for lighting design and production?

I volunteer at my local church on the technical team. I'm looking for a good software that allows me to create new light designs for new installs on partnering churches. I would love something that allows me to build from the ground up. Any help would be appreciated.

Public Comments

1. I personally like the pencilCAD method :) but there are a lot of good tools out there including the usual AutoCAD, Visio, etc... Martin Inteligent Lighting - Great program! I really like Martin lighting fixtures and the company as a whole. http://www.martinshowdesigner.com/v06/index.php?app=main Never used this one but it is kind of inexpensive http://www.luxart.com/index.htm I have played around with a few others but they are all very similar. Some are actually built into consoles. They all pretty much have to be built from the ground up. At a bare minimum you need to specify the room dimentions and locations of lights. Good luck with working on this! Lighting designers in the church are few and far between with good ones are even more rare. This is definitly something the church needs more of! Let me know if you have any questions. I am glad to help. Ryan Brackman