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Version: set.a.light 3D V3 — Release Notes — System requirements

The trial version can be fully tested and is not limited. With each start of the software you can choose whether you want to test the BASIC, STUDIO or the CINEMA edition. Note: the demo version requires an internet connection.

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How to create your first project with set.a.light 3D

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Frequently Asked Questions

The BASIC version is designed for beginners who want to take their first steps and get to know the software. It provides everything you need to create simple setups with flash and to develop a feeling for lighting.
 
The STUDIO version is aimed at photographers. Here you have access to all flash lights and many options to work creatively and professionally. You can build complex setups and achieve highly realistic results.
 
The CINEMA version is the complete package for filmmakers and creatives who want to work with continuous light and all add-ons. It gives you the greatest freedom to realize your projects in full scope.

Your license is valid for a lifetime (no subscription) – you can always continue using your version of set.a.light 3D.

All updates and upgrades are included free of charge for 1 year after purchase.
After this period, you can optionally purchase a renewal in your customer account to keep receiving updates and new features. If you don’t renew, you can still use your current version without any time limit.

The software may be installed and activated on 3 computers, but cannot be used at the same time. So you can install it on your main computer, a second copy on your notebook and for example on your computer in your studio.

Yes, the software runs on Mac and on Windows. After purchase, installers for both systems are available in your customer account.

set.a.light 3D primarily uses the capacity and memory of your graphics card in order to conduct the live-rendering process. For a smooth operation of the software, we recommend current graphics cards with a graphics memory of 8GB RAM or above. For more information check out the minimum system requirements.

Yes! We offer special prices for schools, teachers and students. Please visit our Student and Education page for more information.

Yes, of course! You can upgrade from a smaller to a larger version at any time. You will find the upgrade options and your personal prices in your customer account after purchase.

Yes – you can try the software for free.
On our download page, you’ll find the trial version. Each time you start the software, you can choose whether to test the BASIC, STUDIO, or CINEMA edition – and quickly see which one suits you best.

Release Notes

Find out what’s been added and improved in set.a.light 3D since our first release.

V3.1.6 (02/Dec/2025)

What's new in V 3.1.6

- Added 12 new animations for the models
- Added Wacom support (please disable “Windows Ink” in the Wacom settings on Windows PCs)
- Added large camera crane rig for the camera
- Enable animation on doors and windows
- Fixed various minor issues

What's new in V 3.1.5

- Added more diffuser scrim sizes.
- Added more cars.
- Added more houses.
- Improved 3D content.
- Performance improved by approx. 40%.
- Noise during rendering with diffusers further reduced.
- A dialog is now displayed when render outputs or exported PDFs cannot be written to disk. Writing can be retried or cancelled.
- Fixed text fields not accepting input when clicking outside the field.
- Fixed popups of deleted objects staying open and allowing editing.
- Fixed imported 3D objects crashing when thumbnails are missing in rare cases.
- Improved layout when multiple entries are selected in the render tab.
- Selecting an entry in the render tab no longer switches the view mode and instead highlights it, restoring the behavior from set.a.light V2.
- Fixed sizes not being displayed in imperial units in the PDF setlist when this unit system is selected.
- The storyboard page in the JPG Plan is now resizable.
- Fixed crash after deleting a custom light source used in the scene.
- Fixed tripod heads not hiding when the tripod is hidden.
- Fixed Aputure Nova and Amaran F22c light emission being too bright.
- Fixed an issue where light shapers couldn’t be rotated when used with certain continuous lights.
- Fixed inaccurate light meter values in some cases.
- The light meter now also takes indirect light into account.
- Simplified the light meter UI for easier use.
- Fixed avatar posing breaking when rotating the avatar object in posing mode.
- Fixed bare flash not working correctly with diffuser and reflector.
- Further minor issues fixed.

What's new in V 3.1.4

- Added Nanlite Pavo Slim
- Exposed more camera settings for animation
- Added field to set the animation framerate
- Added default exposure setting to backgrounds
- Added more ND filter options
- Fixed light meter target selection not displaying the correct name for the environment
- Fixed some lighting rig controls
- Fixed logo not rendered in set plan
- Fixed automatic layout of info fields in the set plan
- Fixed automatic focus point calculation when anamorphic lens is enabled
- Fixed locked rigs still editable
- Fixed loading set from Finder on MacOS
- Fixed set file icons on MacOS
- Fixed deleting entries from My Library
- Fixed avatar sometimes crashing when added to the scene with drag&drop
- Fixed light blaster image blurring
- Added missing page up + page down shortcuts for moving objects
- Better error handling when saving file fails
- Tweaked eye reflection brightness
- Increased sample count during rendering to get cleaner image

What's new in V 3.1.3

Fix:
Resolved an issue in the trial version where it was not possible to test the features of the STUDIO and CINEMA editions.

In the trial version, the update must be started manually via “Help” -> “Check for Updates.”

What's new in V 3.1.2

Official Release of set.a.light V3

What's new in V 3.1.1

Community Pre Release of set.a.light V3

Minimum system requirements

Windows
  • Operating system Microsoft® Windows® 11 / 10 / (64 Bit)
  • Processor Intel® Core i3 / i5 / i7 / i9, or. or equivalent AMD Prozessor (from Bulldozer)
  • Graphics card Graphics card with at least 8 GB VRAM (16 GB VRAM ideally) DirectX 11. Please make sure your graphics card drivers are up to date
  • Display Minimum display resolution of 1440x960
  • RAM Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  • Disk space 10 GB free hard-disk space
  • Internet Internet connection (for updates and add-ons)
  • Control Mouse or tablet (mouse is recommended)

Recommended system requirements

For the best performance, we suggest your system to have a modern and powerful graphics card with DirectX12 and at least 8 GB VRAM.

Recommended graphics cards for Windows:
from NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 TI Super or ATI Radeon® RX 6750 XT.

Note:
Integrated graphics chipsets such as Intel® Iris Plus/Pro are not ideal and offer little power.

Mac
  • Mac models 2019 or newer
  • Operating system macOS 11 Big Sur or newer (64 Bit) (15.x Sequoia recommended) (Please keep your system up to date)
  • Processor Intel multicore-processor with 64-Bit-Support The M1/M2/M3/M4 chip is natively supported
  • Graphics card Graphics card with at least 8 GB VRAM and OpenGL 4.1/Metal (16 GB VRAM ideally)
  • Display Minimum display resolution of 1440x960
  • RAM Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  • Disk space 10 GB free hard-disk space
  • Internet Internet connection (for updates and add-ons)
  • Control Mouse or tablet (mouse is recommended)

Recommended system requirements

For best performance, the system should have a modern and powerful graphics card with OpenGL 4.1 / Metal support and at least 8 GB VRAM.

Recommended graphics cards for Mac:
from e.g. AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, or M4 (from at least 16-core GPU).

Note:
Integrated graphics chipsets such as Intel® Iris Plus/Pro are not suitable and offer insufficient performance.