Performer tracking technology specialists for lighting, audio and video Follow-Me heads to the LDI Conference and Tradeshow 2025 with a comprehensive training programme and a pair of focused booth presentations designed to give professionals an inside look at its expanding ecosystem. Technical Applications Specialist Henk-jan Blok will lead the Follow-Me 3D Fundamentals training workshop, supported by Chris Lose, Designer Relations Liaison North America, while longtime Follow-Me specialist Matt Mills will present a creative user case at their booth on 7th and 8th December—in partnership with AC Americas.

Blok, whose two decades in live production and systems engineering underpin his work at Follow-Me, will guide participants through a practical, detail-oriented introduction to the Follow-Me 3D manual performer tracking system. The session covers preparation, setup, calibration, fine-tuning and system integration, with real-world examples illustrating how performer tracking elevates both creativity and efficiency. Attendees will also get an early look at Follow-Me Track-iT, the company’s automated performer tracking solution. The workshop is designed to equip lighting designers, programmers, technicians, follow-spot operators and production managers with the knowledge to track multiple performers in a single setup, apply troubleshooting techniques, and adopt industry best practices for modern tracking workflows.

At the booth, Follow-Me will also host two short 10–15 minute presentations led by Matt Mills, whose extensive experience across high-profile concert touring offers a valuable perspective on how tracking technology is applied in contemporary productions. The Follow-Me team at LDI will include Marc van der Wel (Managing Director), Erik Berends (Founder and Technical Director), Henk-jan Blok (Technical Application Specialist), Luke Edwards (Designer Relations UK), and Chris Lose (Designer Relations USA – Follow-Me 3D SIX).

Follow-Me’s technology portfolio of systems that operate independently of any fixture manufacturer and support both manual and automated performer tracking will also be spotlighted at their booth. One of these is the Follow-Me 3D, in which a single manual setup can track up to six performers with an unlimited number of fixtures per performer, leveraging any moving fixture capable of pan and tilt for general lighting, follow-spotting and special effects. Integration with lighting consoles over Art-Net and sACN ensures smooth workflow compatibility, while the 3D SIX licence enables PSN and OSC data output for synchronisation with audio, video systems and media servers.

Another impressive piece of technology is the Track-iT automated system, which uses RF tags worn by performers that communicate with antennas positioned around the performance space, and can operate seamlessly alongside Follow-Me 3D SIX in hybrid configurations for a fluid and immersive tracking experience.