In the ever-evolving world of live entertainment, precision, flexibility, and scalability are no longer luxuries — they are necessities. Lighting designers and production teams need tools that can keep up with dynamic stage environments, varied venue sizes, and ever-increasing technical demands. Follow-Me, a Dutch innovator in performer tracking, delivers exactly that with its cutting-edge Follow-Me 3D and Track-iT systems.
Whether you're working on a global arena tour, a broadcast stage, or a multi-layered theatrical performance, Follow- Me provides an unmatched tracking solution. Discover more about our technology here, and see why top professionals rely on Follow-Me for show control that never misses a cue.
Follow-Me 3D: Flexible Manual Tracking for Any
Fixture, Any Performer
At the heart of the Follow-Me ecosystem is Follow-Me 3D – a scalable, fixture-agnostic manual tracking system that transforms any pan/tilt-enabled light into a remote-operated follow-spot.
The power of Follow-Me 3D lies in its open fixture compatibility. You’re no longer restricted to dedicated follow-spot fixtures — use any lighting instrument in your rig, as long as it can pan and tilt. Whether you're using profiles, washes, or hybrid fixtures, Follow-Me 3D allows you to assign lights to performers and make real-time adjustments with incredible precision. Features like Continuous Beam Size and Fixture Prediction ensure smooth visual transitions, even with high-speed movement on stage.
Its 3D performer tracking engine generates XYZ coordinates in real-time. You can adjust Z-height on the fly using the Follow-Me fader console, giving you full spatial control across any stage configuration.
And scalability? It’s built-in. The Follow-Me 3D TWO license supports up to two performers and twelve fixtures, perfect for smaller productions. Need more? Upgrade to the Follow-Me 3D SIX license to track up to six performers with unlimited fixtures and unlock additional data protocols like PSN and OSC for full integration with audio, video, and automation systems.
Map Any Stage, From Festival Fields to Theatrical
Grids
With Follow-Me 3D, there are no limits to stage layouts. The system utilizes a custom mesh to represent performance areas — accounting for varying elevations and complex stage geometry. Insert 3D models to map intricate environments or define obstacles to prevent beams from crossing through them. From intimate club setups to massive festival builds, Follow-Me adapts to your show.
Integration with major lighting consoles via Art-Net and sACN ensures smooth communication, while advanced licenses offer additional compatibility with external systems through PSN and OSC, allowing for synchronized movement of lights, screens, and even automated staging elements.
Introducing Follow-Me Track-iT: Smart, Scalable
Auto-Tracking
Take your tracking to the next level with Follow-Me Track-iT — the automated extension of Follow-Me 3D SIX. Using compact RF tags worn by performers and strategically placed anchors throughout the venue, the Track-iT system calculates exact location data with pinpoint accuracy.
What sets Track-iT apart is its hybrid tracking capability: it works in tandem with manual control, providing autonomy and redundancy in a single setup. You can blend manual and automated tracking seamlessly — perfect for fast-paced shows with multiple zones, performers, and cue variations.
Need to scale up? Just add more Track-iT Tags for additional performers, or expand your coverage with more anchors. Each tag delivers up to 9 hours of battery life, and there's no cap on the number of tags or anchors you can deploy.
A Proven System Backed by Industry Experience
Founded in 2013 by industry veterans Gary Yates and Erik Berends, Follow-Me originated as a creative solution for the British band Suede, who needed a flexible and affordable tracking system. Since then, Follow-Me has evolved into a complete performer-tracking ecosystem, used on major productions across the globe.
With over 25 years of collective experience in large-scale show control and system development, the team behind Follow-Me has built a product that blends technical excellence with hands-on understanding of what productions truly need. Today, the company employs a dedicated team of 19 professionals, supporting productions worldwide with both hardware and software solutions.
Their systems are designed, assembled, and supported in the Netherlands — a testament to Follow-Me’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Ready to Elevate Your Show?
From Broadway to broadcast, from touring artists to immersive installations, Follow-Me systems offer the reliability, precision, and scalability to meet any production's needs.
Visit our website to learn how Follow-Me can transform your approach to stage tracking. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, Follow-Me 3D and Track-iT are here to support your vision — from the first cue to final curtain.
