Additional updates include:

     •fixture beams that show true light distribution
     •animated smoke with adjustable density and evenness
     •camera animation using timeline control
     •new user interface with a sidebar for access to all features
     •drag-drop of objects and fixtures
     •ISO camera view

The MSD 5 software is available in five versions:

     •Gold includes the full package with paperwork and photo-realistic rendering. Live is mainly for offline programming or video presentation needs.
     •Live-4 is limited to four universes.
     •Silver is for users who need to build scenes and print plots.
     •Live-LJ is similar to Live-4 but only compatible with Martin LightJockey™.