Video input
Use NDI or a Mac-compatible webcam as the operator view.
macOS follow-spot software
Turn moving heads
into follow spots.
Use an NDI feed or webcam, follow with a game controller or USB joystick, and send calibrated movement over Art-Net or sACN.
Buy SPOTHIC for $999
Perpetual license · One active Mac
Operator control
Move the target with a game controller or USB joystick.
Fixture output
Send calibrated values to GDTF-patched fixtures over Art-Net or sACN.
Simpler follow-spot control
Use the equipment you already have.
SPOTHIC covers the core operator workflow of dedicated systems such as RoboSpot without a dedicated follow-spot station. Use your camera, controller, network, and compatible moving heads. At $999 once, it costs far less than a dedicated system.
Patch fixtures with GDTF. Calibrate pan, tilt, dimmer, zoom, iris, focus, shutter, and color. Save and recall cues when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
SPOTHIC, explained.
What is SPOTHIC?
SPOTHIC is macOS software that turns compatible GDTF-patched moving heads into operator-controlled follow spots using live video and standard lighting-network protocols.
What equipment does SPOTHIC use?
Use a Mac, an NDI feed or Mac-compatible webcam, a game controller or USB joystick, and compatible moving-head fixtures on an Art-Net or sACN network.
How are fixtures patched and controlled?
Patch fixtures with GDTF, calibrate their movement and beam parameters, then send values for pan, tilt, dimmer, zoom, iris, focus, shutter, and color over Art-Net or sACN.
How does the SPOTHIC license work?
The $999 USD purchase is a perpetual license for one active Mac. Deactivate the license before moving it to another computer.
SPOTHIC for macOS
$999 USD · perpetual license · one active computer