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In 2018, Vectorworks, MA Lighting, and Robe created GDTF and MVR to share information about technical equipment in the live entertainment industry.
GDTF helps manufacturers and users share data easily without searching through different file formats.
MVR captures GDTF data and shares it between devices like lighting consoles and design software.
The group offers tools like GDTF Share and MVR to improve data exchange among technologists.
These tools speed up pre-programming and planning for live events, making the process faster and more efficient.
The group welcomes new partners to contribute to the mission of unifying the industry through GDTF and MVR.
Visit the GDTF Group at upcoming tradeshows, like Prolight + Sound in April 2025, to learn more about their work.
Written by Jacob Waite
Photos by GDTF Group
www.gdtf-share.com
Vocabulary List:
- Manufacturers /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ərz/ (noun): Companies or individuals that produce goods especially on a large scale.
- Technologists /tɛkˈnɒl.ədʒɪsts/ (noun): Experts in technology particularly in the fields of research and development.
- Data /ˈdeɪ.tə/ (noun): Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.
- Exchange /ɪkˈsteɪndʒ/ (verb): To give something and receive something of the same kind in return.
- Unified /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/ (adjective): Formed or united into a whole.
- Efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ (noun): The ability to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort.
How much do you know?
Who created GDTF and MVR in 2018?
Vectorworks, MA Lighting, and Robe
ETC and Clay Paky
Chamsys and Vari-Lite
Avolites and Martin
What is the purpose of GDTF in the live entertainment industry?
To sell technical equipment
To share information about technical equipment
To organize live events
To provide catering services
Which tool captures GDTF data and shares it between devices?
GDTF Share
MVR
Vectorworks
MA Lighting
What do GDTF and MVR help improve among technologists?
Data security
Data exchange
Physical fitness
Time management
What is the mission of GDTF and MVR in the industry?
To increase competition
To unify the industry
To divide the industry
To establish a monopoly
Where can one learn more about the work of the GDTF Group?
In a book
On social media
At tradeshows
By calling customer service
GDTF is designed to complicate data sharing within the live entertainment industry.
MVR speeds up pre-programming and planning for live events.
The GDTF Group does not welcome new partners to contribute to their mission.
GDTF and MVR were created to share information about technical equipment.
Jacob Waite is credited for creating GDTF and MVR.
GDTF Share and MVR are tools offered by the group to improve data exchange.
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