Lighting designers routinely use Depence R2 to pre‑program and visualize entire shows before a single fixture is hung. The software’s physical‑based beam rendering uses real‑time ray‑traced lighting to produce accurate and realistic beams, which significantly reduces guesswork and saves time during on‑site setup.

Various online communities and distributors provide free tutorials. For example:

: Includes high-quality beam rendering with support for gobos, prisms, and shutters.