LightAct Announces Training in Chicago

Ready to elevate your skills in interactive media? LightAct is bringing its Advanced Training session to Chicago, IL, on March 30-31. This intensive, in-person workshop is designed for professionals who want to become Certified LightAct Operators and push the boundaries of projection mapping and live event technology.

Why Join Us?

  • Expert Instruction: Learn directly from LightAct Founder & CEO, Mitja Prelovsek, and Product Specialist Connor Wright.
  • Hands-On Learning: Master complex integrations, including DMX, OSC, MIDI, and tracking technologies like LightTrack.
  • Creative Networking: Connect with a global community of creators in an interactive, collaborative environment.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from the creators of the software and gain a competitive edge in immersive tech.

Everything you need to know—from module details to the application form—is available on the page below:

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LightAct Partners with Outtake

LightAct, a leading provider of high-performance media server solutions, is proud to announce a formal strategic partnership with Outtake, led by industry expert Ezequiel Sarser. Based in Spain, Outtake will spearhead business development and sales initiatives to accelerate LightAct’s expansion across global markets.

This collaboration unites LightAct’s cutting-edge media server technology with Sarser’s deep-rooted expertise in the audiovisual landscape. As a seasoned AV veteran, Sarser brings a proven track record of connecting innovative technologies with large-scale international projects.

Shared Vision for Innovation

The partnership focuses on empowering pro AV experts with more accessible, robust tools for complex AV environment. By leveraging Outtake’s connections and network, LightAct aims to strengthen its presence in the EMEA region and beyond. “I am very thrilled to start working with LightAct,” said Ezequiel Sarser, Founder of Outtake. “Its laser-focus on live events and fixed installations fits perfectly with what Outtake stands for in the AV market, and I cannot wait to help LightAct expand its reach.”

"LightAct's laser-focus on reliability and workflows for big live events fits perfectly with what Outtake stands for."

Ezequiel Sarser

Founder of Outtake

Mitja Prelovšek, CEO of LightAct, added: “We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to Ezequiel and his team. We are beyond excited to be able to tap into their vast experience in pro AV markets. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide industry-leading media playback and interactive tools to a broader global audience.”

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Burmester Invests into LightAct

Burmester Event & Medientechnik, a premier AV provider specializing in high-end media server solutions, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its rental fleet through the acquisition of the reActor xr3Black Live servers by LightAct.

As industry moves toward increasingly complex real-time environments, Burmester’s investment ensures their clients have access to the most powerful hardware available. The reActor xr3Black Live currently holds the title for the highest real-time rendering power globally (measured with Notchmarks). This addition allows Burmester to support a broader range of ambitious live events, broadcast productions, and fixed installations.

"We are convinced LightAct is the future-ready solution our clients are asking for"

Nik Burmester

Burmester Event & Medientechnik

The leadership teams of both organizations highlighted the synergy between LightAct’s cutting-edge engineering and Burmester’s reputation for technical excellence.

“We are extremely happy to welcome Burmester into our family of rental partners,” said Mitja Prelovšek, CEO of LightAct. “The demand for LightAct servers is growing rapidly, and by partnering with a market leader like Burmester, we are ensuring that AV and Event professionals have local support and hardware access they need for world-class productions.”

Nik Burmester, CEO of Burmester Event & Medientechnik, emphasized the decision-making process behind the investment: “We have been monitoring LightAct’s technological trajectory for several months. After participating in their intensive training sessions, we became convinced that LightAct is the future-ready solution our clients are asking for. We are thrilled to officially bring this capability to the market.”

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Trainer Initiative

The demand for LightAct expertise is high, and our Trainer Initiative is designed to support and generously reward professionals like you. 

If you are a Certified LightAct Operator, apply today to become a Certified LightAct Trainer across four key levels: Essentials, Advanced, Tracking, and Projection.

What is the Advantage?

We fully equip you for success, providing complete curriculums, exercises, project files, and presentations.

The best part? For every successful training session with five or more participants, you receive a free 6-month 3x4K Partner license that can be used on your own commercial projects!

Take control by setting your own training fees and significantly boosting your professional profile in the global LightAct community.

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LightAct Partners with DVS

Ljubljana, Slovenia – November 10th, 2025

LightAct and Digital Video Systems (DVS) are proud to announce a new collaboration that unites LightAct’s world-class media control software with DVS’s reliable Universal Platform Media Servers.

This partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to providing robust, high-performance solutions for the media and entertainment sectors. The combined offering delivers unmatched performance, flexibility, and creative freedom for live event professionals, installers, and content creators globally.

By tightly integrating LightAct’s advanced control and real-time rendering capabilities with the reliability and power of DVS hardware, the two companies empower users with a seamlessly integrated solution. This synergy is specifically designed to handle the most complex and demanding production environments, from large-scale architectural projections to intricate live show control.

The leadership teams from both companies emphasized the strategic value of this alliance.

“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to innovation and customer success,” said Mitja Prelovšek, CEO of LightAct. “We are excited to combine our strengths to offer something truly next-level to the market, providing users with the tools they need to achieve ambitious visual projects.”

Peter Topping of DVS added, “Integrating LightAct with our Universal Platform Media Servers creates a powerful, reliable backbone for dynamic visual experiences. This partnership ensures our users can rely on a cohesive system for optimal performance and reliability.”

This collaboration marks an important step toward making the high-end AV tools more easily available to professionals in the industry.

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FirstLight Initiative

We are very excited to announce the launch of a new support initiative: FirstLight Initiative!

This program is specifically aimed at assisting studios, freelancers, and agencies in successfully creating their very first show using LightAct. We understand that switching media server solutions can be a significant decision, and we want to make that transition as seamless as possible. With FirstLight, we hope to empower creative professionals to experience the flexibility and power of LightAct firsthand.

What is the Advantage?

If you are a studio, a freelance operator, or an agency with extensive experience in live events, and you are currently considering switching to LightAct from other media server solutions, the FirstLight Initiative offers a compelling benefit. You can receive one or several Free 4 x 4K Partner licenses for a few months to cover the duration of your initial projects with LightAct.

This means you get to use our powerful software on your crucial first shows without a substantial up-front license cost.

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LightAct and XI Machines Announce Partnership

Ljubljana, Slovenia – October 4th, 2025 – LightAct, a leading media server software solution provider, is proud to announce a new partnership with XI-MACHINES, a trusted provider of professional media server solutions since 2005. As part of this collaboration, XI-MACHINES’ Flexible Mediaserver product line is now officially certified by LightAct, ensuring full compatibility with its advanced media server software platform.

Trusted worldwide for nearly two decades by system integrators, production companies, project planners, entertainment operators, and broadcasters; XI-MACHINES’ media servers power global projects on some of the world’s largest cruise ships, as well as in theme parks, broadcast studios, theater productions, corporate installations, festivals, live shows, and many more.

“For us, innovation and reliability go hand in hand,” says Patrick Strenge, CEO at XI-MACHINES. “The certification by LightAct highlights our commitment to delivering robust, production-ready solutions that empower creatives, integrators, and technologists with tools they can fully trust.”

As an officially certified LightAct hardware partner, XI-MACHINES offers customers greater choice and flexibility in deploying LightAct software. The certification not only underscores the reliability of XI-MACHINES’ German-engineered media servers but also supports LightAct’s mission to provide a scalable and versatile platform for the most demanding production environments.

“XI-MACHINES has built a reputation for engineering powerful, dependable media servers deployed in some of the world’s most ambitious productions,” says Mitja Prelovšek, CEO at LightAct. “We are delighted to welcome them as a certified hardware partner, offering our users a proven combination of LightAct’s flexible software and XI-MACHINES’ trusted hardware solutions.”

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LightAct and PlanValley Team Up!

Ljubljana, Slovenia – September 25th, 2025 – LightAct, a top media server software provider, is excited to announce a new partnership with PlanValley, a studio known for creating dynamic and interactive experiences globally. This collaboration will certify PlanValley’s hardware to run LightAct’s software, blending robust software with top-notch servers and production expertise to craft stunning live events and experiences.

With offices in Germany, France, and the UK, PlanValley creates immersive experiences for a wide range of international clients. Always on the lookout for new media server technology PlanValley sent three team members to LightAct training sessions to expand their creative toolkit. They highlight LightAct’s efficient and dynamic software solutions that make a partnership between both companies a promising step.

“We’ve been amazed by the work PlanValley has been doing and are very happy to partner with them,” said LightAct’s CEO Mitja Prelovšek. “We firmly believe they will create incredible projects by combining our software with their hardware.“

As an officially certified hardware partner, PlanValley can now offer the highest license tiers on their own hardware and receive premium technical support from LightAct.

Tobias Arndt, CEO of PlanValley, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We have been following LightAct’s progress for some time, and after attending their in-person training sessions, we were convinced LightAct is the technology we want to use in our projects. We are very excited about the opportunities this partnership provides us with.“

PlanValley will showcase some of LightAct’s tools and features at the upcoming LEaTcon trade show from October 14.–16. in Hamburg, Germany.

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LightAct and Creative Technology Announce Partnership

Ljubljana, Slovenia – August 22, 2025 – LightAct, a leading media server software solution provider, is proud to announce a new partnership with Creative Technology UK, a premier supplier of event technology. This collaboration will certify Creative Technology’s hardware to run LightAct’s software, combining two industry-leading solutions for enhanced performance and reliability in live events.

As the number of certified LightAct operators grows globally, the demand for high-quality, pre-certified hardware solutions is greater than ever. To meet this need, LightAct is strategically expanding its network of certified hardware providers around the world, with Creative Technology being the first partner in this initiative.

We are thrilled to certify Creative Technology’s robust G-series range of media servers. Designed for the most advanced and complex shows, these machines will be pre-loaded with the entire suite of LightAct software solutions, with all features unlocked.

The certified G-series media servers will be available for rent through Creative Technology UK starting in September 2025. This partnership ensures that besides LightAct hardware, operators have also access to reliable, high-performance 3rd party systems that are ready to run demanding shows from day one.

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Certified Hardware

Over the past five months, we’ve trained around 100 operators, with about 20 more joining in September. We’re incredibly grateful for all the positive feedback we’ve received, and while there’s now a sufficient number of skilled LightAct operators on the market, the challenge has been a limited supply of LightAct servers.

To address this, we’ve started partnering with companies like Creative Technology, who have large fleets of their own hardware. For instance, our partnership with CT provides around 30 servers immediately available for your shows. We will be announcing partnerships with other hardware manufacturers in the coming weeks, and the number of certified servers will increase dramatically.

This means the problem of finding LightAct-capable hardware on the rental market is now a much smaller one. You can confidently specify LightAct for your next show, knowing there will be a server available for rent.

What about LightAct hardware?

LightAct Hardware is here to stay, period. It remains the best, most reliable, and most supported software-on-hardware solution. If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop, this is it.

Our certification process has made it clear that server’s configuration and setup play a major role in performance. This means that while we are 100% confident in the quality of all the hardware we have and will certify, we can guarantee specific performance levels only on LightAct hardware.

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