Depence R4 is the latest software release from Syncronorm, which has revolutionized lighting design and show control. Compared to the R3 version, R4 introduces a host of new features: from drone show simulation to a more intuitive interface and advanced documentation tools.
It's not just an update, but a real technological leap that meets the needs of today's event professionals. If you work on big shows, R4 can be your new best friend.
What's new in R4?
Depence R4 brings a wide range of features that make it easier to design, visualize and manage shows.
Below you will find a detailed table with the news divided into categories. If you don't want to analyze the whole table then click here to go to the description according to us of the most interesting features.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Motion Blur | Realistic motion blur in video, adjusted for frame rate and shutter angle, ideal for animation. |
| Beam Reflections | Reflecting light rays from mirrors (1 reflection) and lasers (up to 8 reflections), enabling innovative lighting designs. |
| Drone-Show Simulation | Simulation of thousands of drones, file format support for drone shows, integration with lighting, water, lasers and fireworks. |
| New UI & Multilingual Support | Modern user interface for high resolutions, available in 4 languages. |
| Camera Video Sources (IMAG) | 3D cameras as video sources, real-time rendering, camera selector for dynamic content. |
| Confetti Effects | Realistic simulation of confetti particles, different colors, versatile emitter settings. |
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Lighting Plots | Detailed lighting plans with DMX, circuit and ID information, export to multi-page PDF in one click. |
| Plot View Rendering | Rendering in the style of hidden lines, instruments in layer colors, using ambient occlusion for quality. |
| Plot Collections | Organization of plans into structured collections of pages, compilation to multi-page PDF in one click. |
| Measure Tool | Adding accurate dimensions in the scene to technical documentation and scene planning. |
| Symbols | Automatic drawing of instrument symbols, labels (DMX, ID, Channel, Focus), customizable with symbol definitions. |
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Audio Playback During DMX-Stream Recording | Supports audio playback while recording DMX streams, ensuring synchronization with lighting and effects. |
| Send E-Mail - Automated Notifications | E-Mail node in Logic I/O for automatic messages, alerts for sensor states or system events. |
| Show Organizer | A standalone tool for end users to manage show schedules for V:Server and V:Nano, customizing daily schedules. |
| Live-Panel New Items | Improved live panel with Current Show label, set variables with buttons, custom images on buttons for flexibility. |
| Logic I/O Group Panels | Adding group panels with labels in Logic I/O, grouping multiple nodes for clarity. |
| Sequencer Performance | Significantly improved sequencer performance for smoother playback, faster editing and reduced latency in complex projects. |
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Lux-Meter Tool | Precise brightness measurement in lux, displayed as a heat map for lighting optimization. |
| Snapping | Snap function in CAD editor for precise alignment and positioning of objects. |
| HDR Image Export | Export images in HDR format (EXR, HDR), ideal for HDR monitors, iPhones and Instagram. |
| Target Camera | Automatic alignment and focus on the selected object, facilitating key animations. |
| Layer-Filter | Defining layer visibility, assigning plans to views to manage complex scenes. |
| 3D Hierarchy - Active Layer | Display only the objects of the active layer in the 3D hierarchy, making it easier to manage large projects. |
| CITP - DMX Input | Supports DMX input via CITP, compatible with consoles such as Hog 4. |
| Improved Camera Animation | Improved cubic key interpolation for smoother and more natural camera movements. |
| I/O Info-Dialog | Instant overview of active I/O, monitoring network activity for control and troubleshooting. |
| Library Favorites | Marking favorite instruments, materials and models, quick access with filter. |
| Splash Analysis | Visualize particle-substrate collisions on a heat map, ensuring that effects remain in designated areas. |
| Wet Surfaces | Automatic generation of wet surfaces based on splash analysis, dynamic drying over time. |
| Improved Color Space | Improved ACEScg processor, eliminating purple shifts in blue tones for more accurate color rendering. |
| Optimized Lens Rendering | Optimize lens rendering, minimizing aliasing artifacts, especially without fog, for cleaner visualizations. |
| Imperial System Support | Full support for the imperial system, selection of units per project with adjustable precision for international workflows. |
The latest and most innovative features
Depence R4 stands out with several groundbreaking tools that put it at the forefront of event software:
Show Organizer: A stand-alone show scheduling management tool that makes planning large events easy.
Drone show simulation: You can design and test shows with thousands of drones, integrating them with lighting, water or fireworks. This is a unique feature you won't find with competitors.
Confetti effects: Realistic simulation of confetti particles with flexible settings, ideal for mass events.
Lux-Meter Tool: Precise brightness measurement in lux with heat-map visualization to help optimize scene lighting.
Splash analysis and wet surfaces: Innovative water effects that automatically generate wet surfaces with dynamic drying effects - ideal for fountain shows.
HDR Export: Create visualizations in HDR format, ready to publish on Instagram or display on modern screens.
Summary
You have to admit that the changes and improvements made are impressive. Depence has always been a combo, but now they have surpassed themselves. Considering such features as water splash analysis and this amazing confetti render, I just wonder if we won't have to buy NASA-like computers to carry it all.
Time will tell. - But it will also show our editorial colleague Kamil, who caught the update key for the new version and just downloaded it. Also, we are patiently waiting for a comparison with R3....
Producer: Syncronorm
