SpotPlot is followspot paperwork for lighting designers. Build your spots, gels, scenes and cue list once, then print clean spot sheets and caller sheets in seconds.
For Macs with Apple silicon
Built by lighting designers
SpotPlot replaces the spreadsheet: one place for every spot, gel and pickup, and paperwork that's always up to date.
Every light cue gets a row, and every followspot gets a column. Fill in each spot's part in a couple of clicks.
All spots side by side, cue by cue. Iris, color and time sit in one clean strip, and When and Notes get their own box.
Each operator gets their own sheet with their gel load across the top and only what they need, cue by cue.
Add the cast with photos, actor names and costume notes. Characters fill the picker in every cue, and the cast sheet prints on a single page for the spot booth.
Every spot's gel frames on one sheet, with real gel names from the Rosco, Lee and GAM catalogs, plus permanent color.
Group cues by scene and song. Headers stay pinned while you scroll, and act breaks stand out.
Write notes to operators from any cue, check them off once given, and print them by spot.
Export a whole show (photos and logo included) as one .spotplot file. Your associate double-clicks it to open.
Custom actions with your own icons, custom iris sizes, spot order, and which cue details show on screen and on paper.
A native-feeling Mac app with keyboard shortcuts, undo, automatic updates and tips that show you around.
Pricing
Every plan includes every feature. Use SpotPlot on up to 2 Macs.
For working designers and associates
or $144 / year Save 20%
For students with a .edu email
or $72 / year Save 25%
One flat fee per show. Covers the designer and every operator.
For schools and training programs
Prices in US dollars. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be canceled any time.
Macs with Apple silicon (M1 or newer). SpotPlot isn't available for Windows or iPad yet; an iPad companion app for operators is in the works.
Standard and Student plans work on 2 Macs at once, like a laptop and a desktop. A Mac that hasn't opened SpotPlot for 30 days frees up its spot automatically.
No. SpotPlot works offline and checks your license whenever it can. Your shows are saved on your Mac.
Yes. Export the show from its dashboard (or press ⌘E) and send the .spotplot file. Everything comes along: cues, notes, highlights, photos and the logo. They double-click it to open it in SpotPlot.
SpotPlot updates itself. You can also choose SpotPlot → Check for Updates at any time.
More answers on the Support page, and everything about using the app in the Manual.
Download the app, then sign in with your license key. Licenses go on sale soon.
Requires a Mac with Apple silicon. Installation help