ShowTool Swatch is a digital reference tool for lighting designers that digitizes physical gel swatch books from manufacturers like Lee, Rosco, Gam, and Apollo. It provides technical specifications, spectral data, and color comparisons to assist professionals in making informed lighting decisions on the go.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional lighting designers and technicians working in theater, film, or live events.
What does it look like?
Key features
Access a full library of gels from Lee, Rosco, Gam, and Apollo with automatic updates for new additions.
View detailed color information including transmission, RGB/CMY values, and Spectral Energy Distribution graphs.
Identify similar or complementary colors to help find alternatives when specific gels are unavailable.
Share color ideas with colleagues or send purchase orders directly to local dealers.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Who built it?
Daniel Murfin
5 apps tracked · Reference
ShowTool LD
ShowTool SM
CueTrack
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Where is it heading?
Bottom line
This app replaces physical swatch books with a searchable, data-rich digital database designed to streamline the lighting selection and ordering process.
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