ACT Entertainment

08/27/2026

‼️FOUR DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT ‼️ If you haven't already submitted your entry for the 2026 grandMA3 Programming Contest, you have four days left to do so! For more information & full rules of the contest visit this link: https://academy.actentertainment.com/grandma3-programming-contest

08/26/2026

ACT Entertainment's Ryan Hindinger and zactrack's Christoph Rosenberg talk about how zactrack gives you the Freedom To Move in all of your productions!

Watch the full video here 👉 https://youtu.be/dGPC2euAcec

08/25/2026

‼️AUSTIN‼️ Classes for the MA Lighting International Smashing Buttons Tour are available NOW! Make sure to grab your seat in class at this link: https://academy.actentertainment.com/page/in-person-austin

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

zactrack RELEASE 3.25.4 is here! 🚀
The latest software release brings new features and workflow improvements across the zactrack ecosystem:

🔋 New Travel Mode – puts Trackers into deep sleep, extending battery life to approximately 10 days
⚡ Faster show creation – create multiple Actors at once with new batch Actor creation.
🔗 New OSC system status output – keep external systems informed about the status of your setup.
▶️ Fully seekable Playbacks for greater flexibility.
📹 Expanded PTZ camera integration – including direct support for the Canon CR-N300 via the Canon XC protocol.

Update now: https://www.zactrack.com/downloads

08/24/2026

Join us on Wednesday September 2nd at Modern Illumination Productions / MIP for the MA Lounge! This is a great opportunity to get some hands-on time with a console, network with other professionals in the industry, and learn from our guest speaker, Stephen Baird-Smith from MA Lighting International! You can RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/231285076778164

08/24/2026

Starting a new show from a blank page? We’ve all been there.

Our demo showfiles aren’t just a quick way to kickstart a project, they are designed as a powerful learning tool and a source of inspiration.

Dive into pre-built environments, see how various features and workflows within the grandMA3 software come together in practice, and apply these insights directly to your own work.

Look inside and discover creative approaches tailored for 🏛️ House of Worship & 🎭 Theatre.
Download the demo showfile here & get inspired! 👇
https://cloud.malighting.com/s/bAnanLPw5apyHSF

08/21/2026

‼️Atlanta‼️ Now is your chance to learn about Green Hippo! This course is designed to bring the world of video to ground level and get you started with your first show. In this course, you will establish an understanding of configuring real-time video playback through an overview of our powerful and flexible Mixes panel, while also exploring the creative possibilities Hippotizer offers.

Sign Up for class here: https://academy.actentertainment.com/page/green-hippo-in-person

08/20/2026

If you are in the Branson, MO area make sure to join us at the Vortex Showcase next week on August 27th-28th! Come learn more about ACT and the different brands we offer to see how they can be used in your next project. You can RSVP at this link: https://www.stonesolidproductions.com/attend

08/20/2026

When the stakes are high and there’s no room for error, Media Servers are built to deliver. Our Hippotizer MX Series provides rock-solid media playback and real-time control to power unforgettable live events, from massive productions to once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Learn more - https://loom.ly/mlx4v40