Resolume on the server.
Control in your hands.
Control a remote Resolume server over your local network: a Windows server from a Mac, or a Mac server from Windows. Choose the computer that suits your control desk.
THE OFFICIAL THEATER WEBSITE
Your show
Under control
Theater is a control interface built for dependable theatre performances and high-stakes live events. Resolume remains the engine, and your composition stays unchanged. Theater makes operation intuitive and helps prevent mistakes when it matters most.
macOS and Windows / Built for the stage
01 / FEATURES
Keep your eyes on the stage.
Let Theater handle the cues.
From the opening line to the final blackout.
The tools you need, always in sight.
Resolume on the server.
Projector shutter control
Open and close projector shutters via PJLink. Works with compatible projectors from Panasonic, Epson, Barco and other manufacturers.
Your show cue sheet
Scenes, names and spoken cues in one list. Import cue sheets from Resolume Notes and text documents. Each step maps to a column in Arena.
Next step
GO, BACK and JUMP. Run the next cue, go back or jump to a selected scene.
Every screen in sight
Monitor video outputs and preview the next scene before it goes live.
Actions for every cue
- Clip playback control — play, pause and reverse.
- Clip seeking
- Transition time — set the transition duration for the selected layer.
- Projector shutter — open and close via PJLink.
- Send OSC — send commands as part of your show.
- Delayed clip playback — start playback after a configurable delay from the start of the cue.
THEATER NEWS
NEW IN THEATERActions with delayed execution
The latest update adds clip playback actions. Play, pause and reverse — immediately or after a configurable delay from the start of the cue.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Theater for iOS and Android
We’re preparing the Theater mobile app for iOS and Android. We’ll announce its release in the news section of this website.
EARLIER IN THEATER
Previews added to the cue list
The cue list now includes previews, making it easier to navigate your show.
02 / IN ACTION
See how it works.
A real workflow.
From setup to pressing GO.
THEATER / DEMODownload video ↓
03 / DOWNLOADS
For Win and Mac
Theater works alongside Resolume Arena.
Choose your operating system.
Try Theater in demo mode
Demo mode is available after download. Launch sale
To connect, enable Webserver & REST API and OSC Input in Arena's preferences. Learn more ↓
04 / PLUGINS FOR RESOLUME
Unique plugins
for Resolume. Free.
Focused tools for specific tasks.
Choose, download and add to Resolume.
Audio
Audio Gateway ↗
Bring audio from an external device into Resolume. Select an input pair and adjust the signal level.
Automation
Camera BlackGuard ↗
Monitors a camera signal and advances the layer to the next clip if the image stays black.
Image
PolygonMask16 ↗
A polygon mask for your image. The illustrated guide is included in the archive.
Do I need Resolume Arena installed?
Yes. Theater controls Arena and works alongside it. The current Theater requirements specify Arena 7.23.x. Arena can run on the same computer or another computer on your local network.
How do I connect Theater to Arena?
In Arena, enable Preferences → Webserver → Enable Webserver & REST API and Preferences → OSC → OSC Input. In Theater, choose a local or remote connection and run the connection test. The default ports are 8080 and 7000.
How do I install the plugins?
Extract the archive for your platform. Add FFGL plugins to the Extra Effects folder or the FFGL directory configured in Resolume, then restart the application. Audio Gateway is a VST plugin with its own instructions on the download page.
Why are some plugins available for only one platform?
The site lists the available builds: Audio Gateway for macOS and AutopilotPro for Windows. The other plugins are available for both platforms.