Finale 3D
The World Standard in 3D Pyrotechnic Choreography & Simulation
Finale 3D is the choreography suite trusted by leading pyrotechnic display companies worldwide for championship pyromusicals, stadium celebrations, and multi-site displays. Plan shows in photorealistic 3D, simulate trajectory and wind dynamics, and export scripts directly to your fireTEK digital controllers.
Choose Your Finale 3D Edition
All licenses include direct fireTEK script export, cloud backups, and regular maintenance updates.
Finale 3D Lite License (Annual)
Finale 3D Lite is the streamlined entry into professional pyrotechnic choreography. Design precise single-position displays in true 3D, calculate basic trajectories, and export firing scripts directly to fireTEK controllers.
- True 3D trajectory visualization and timeline playback
- Essential pyrotechnic effects library with custom timing
- Direct native export to fireTEK script format (.csv/.txt)
- Single computer activation with cloud project backup
- 1-Year official license including maintenance updates
Finale 3D Hobbyist License (Annual)
Finale 3D Hobbyist unlocks multi-position choreography, music waveform audio scrubbing, and custom rack addressing. Ideal for advanced enthusiasts and semi-professional display operators.
- Multi-position firing site choreography & angles
- Frame-accurate music waveform synchronization (MP3/WAV)
- Custom rack layout builder & rail channel allocation
- Direct fireTEK FTQ/FTM mesh export with pinout validation
- 1-Year official license with community and vendor support
Finale 3D Pro License (Annual)
Finale 3D Pro is the undisputed global gold standard for large-scale stadium, competitive festival, and high-density pyromusical design. Features unlimited positions, custom 3D mesh import, DMX flame/laser sequencing, and advanced inventory management.
- Industry Gold Standard: Unlimited firing positions and cues
- Integrated DMX fixture programming (flames, cryo, moving heads)
- Photorealistic smoke, illumination, and terrain simulation
- Full fireTEK hardware synergy: automatic rail assignment & continuity map
- 1-Year license with priority vendor support and all updates
Additional Workstation & Team Licenses
Extend your primary Finale 3D workstation setup with field laptops and team accounts.
Finale 3D Extra Machine License (Annual)
Secondary machine activation permit for an existing Finale 3D license holder. Allows running the software on a field firing laptop alongside your primary studio workstation.
- Authorizes 1 additional workstation for the same primary user
- Seamless cloud sync between studio and field laptop
- Requires active primary Finale 3D license
Finale 3D Additional Team User License (Annual)
Additional team member seat for multi-designer studios and firing companies. Share company inventory, project templates, and collaborative show scripts.
- Adds 1 independent team member seat under shared corporate account
- Shared inventory database, custom effects catalog, and rack presets
- Matches parent organization license tier privileges
Detailed Edition Comparison
Compare choreography capacity, 3D visualization fidelity, and fireTEK hardware features.
| Capabilities & Specs | Finale 3D Lite | Finale 3D Hobbyist | Finale 3D Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choreography & Scale | |||
| Firing PositionsNumber of independent firing sites allowed in a single show | 1 Position | Up to 5 | Unlimited |
| Cue CapacityMaximum number of simultaneous or sequential firing cues | Up to 500 | Up to 2,000 | Unlimited |
| Timeline Audio TracksMusic waveform audio playback with scrubbing | |||
| Multi-Angle Racks & SlicesTrue 3D fan, matrix, and angle rack visualization | |||
| Visualization & 3D Environment | |||
| Real-Time 3D SimulationFull physics rendering of trajectories, breaks, and stars | |||
| Custom 3D Models & Terrains (.obj/.fbx)Import stadiums, bridges, barges, or client architecture | Basic | Unlimited Full 3D | |
| Smoke, Wind & Atmospheric DynamicsSimulate real-world weather drift and smoke accumulation | |||
| Photorealistic Video ExportExport high-resolution client presentation videos | 720p HD | 1080p Full HD | 4K UHD 60FPS |
| Hardware Export & fireTEK Integration | |||
| fireTEK Native Script ExportDirect generation of fireTEK cue and timing files | |||
| DMX Fixture Control (Flames/Lights)Choreograph flame heads, spark machines, and moving lights | 16 Channels | Full DMX Universes | |
| Racks & Inventory AddressingAutomated rail pinout allocation and equipment lists | |||
| Multi-User Corporate CollaborationShared cloud inventory and collaborative design | |||
Native fireTEK Hardware Synergy
Designed for immediate field deployment with fireTEK digital firing systems. Finale 3D automatically assigns fireTEK FTQ and FTM modules, allocates rail channels, verifies bridge wire continuity constraints, and generates ready-to-fire show files with microsecond precision.
FTQ Master Controllers
Export script timelines directly to FTQ-99Sx and FTM-99Sx via USB drive or long-range mesh broadcast.
MusicSyncBox AudioPlayer
Sub-millisecond audio playback & SMPTE LTC timecode sync across Sub-GHz, 2.4 GHz, or Dual-Band networks.
20V Firing Power & Rails
FTQ-16x64, FT-24, and FT-12Ls modules fire up to 25 igniters per cue in series with 1ms impulse resolution.