Displays, walls and warp.
Choose local displays, adjust output sizing and aspect, and use Pro video-wall layouts, plus corner-pin warp for supported individual outputs, to fit the picture to the surface.
RollVT · for macOS
Roll video.
Run the show.
Video playback software for macOS. Keep your media, cues and outputs together, from the first rehearsal to the final walk-out.
Fire a clip from the bin or follow a running order. Shape the picture for your screens. Pair a backup Mac and keep the next cue in sight.
macOS 14+ Apple silicon & Intel Direct Mac download
From media to the roomPRO WORKFLOW
Your mediaCue list
RollVTYour main Mac
ScreensLocal displays
NDI / OMTNetwork video
SDIDeckLink video
Backup MacSync & follow · manual takeover
Meet RollVT · 75 seconds
See RollVT in action.
From preparing your media to keeping a backup Mac in step. Made by the operator, for the operator.
Available now
Stable for your show. Nightly for testing. Download one app and activate your existing licence for Pro.
Download details01 / At the playback position
A clear path to the next cue.
Built by HALF GREY BEAR around the work of a live event operator: preparing the media, following the running order and looking after the picture.
Load the media.
Organise clips in the media bin. Use folders to keep your show assets together, and save the show with its media when it needs to travel.
Build the running order with Pro.
Arrange the cue stack, set follow-on behaviour and see what is coming next. Or stay in the bin for shows that need a more immediate approach.
Keep control on the day.
GO, pause, stop, hold and fade to black. Lock the show against accidental edits and use Pro show-control inputs to fit your existing workflow.
02 / Beyond a single screen
The room sets
the shape.
From a presentation screen to a superwide wall, set up the picture for the space you are working in.
Illustrative wall layout · Pro video-wall tools
4K and superwide capacity depends on the Mac, media format and output chain. Rehearse with the actual files, resolutions and hardware you plan to use.
Local or over the network.
Pro adds NDI and OMT network video output, plus SDI through compatible Blackmagic DeckLink hardware. SDI requires Blackmagic Desktop Video.
NDI, OMT and SDI outputs currently carry video only. Route audio separately through the selected Mac audio device.
Keep people informed.
Pro overlays, confidence and countdown outputs let you keep timing and show information visible where it is needed.
A second Mac, kept in step.
Pro pairs a backup Mac, synchronises the show and follows playback. The operator takes over manually using the show's external switcher or routing.
Pairing does not automatically switch the audience's video or audio feed.
03 / One app, two editions
Start with Basic.
Add the Pro tools you need.
Basic is a free, manual media-bin player for one screen. Pro unlocks cue stacks, automation and the full show toolkit. Both use the same downloadable Mac app. Activate your licence in RollVT to unlock your Pro tools.
Scroll sideways to compare both editions →
| At your playback position | BasicFree | ProLicensed |
|---|---|---|
| Manual media-bin playback: video, audio & stills | Included | Included |
| Show files, self-contained saves & recovery | Included | Included |
| Trimming, preview & simple clip loops | Included | Included |
| Master audio level, output selection & meters | Included | Included |
| Cue stacks, chapters, scheduling & running-order PDF | — | Included |
| Per-clip audio gain, normalisation, Solo & audio delay | — | Included |
| PDF / presentation import, media replacement & ProRes transcode | — | Included |
| Program recording with audio & Stage Glance | — | Included |
| Playback, hold & fade to black | Included | Included |
| Local display outputs | 1 physical screen | Multiple screens1 |
| Virtual displays, pixel mapping, video walls & warp | — | Included |
| NDI / OMT / DeckLink SDI video output | — | Included1 |
| Live sources, overlay design & confidence tools | — | Included |
| Dissolve transitions & loop blending | — | Conditional2 |
| Show control & native Stream Deck | — | Included |
| Paired backup & show synchronisation | — | Included |
Basic keeps show lock, preflight checks, recovery and operational warnings. Saved Pro cues and settings are retained when opened in Basic; manual playback uses the bin, unity clip gain and one screen. Basic includes the operator preview and a rehearsal window. It has no edition-specific video-resolution limit or output watermark.
1 Within the capabilities of your Mac and connected hardware. Network and SDI output audio is routed separately.
2 Dissolve is unavailable while NDI, OMT, SDI or program recording is armed. Live sources and overlays cut rather than dissolve.
SHOW CONTROL
OSC & Companion · MIDI / MSC · LTC / MTC timecode · Art-Net / sACN · Stream Deck
04 / Pro pricing
One position.
Main Mac + backup Mac.
A playback position covers two Macs: one main and one backup. Choose an annual subscription, a personal Freelancer plan or Lifetime for the purchased major version.
Choose your Pro licence. Prices exclude applicable VAT or sales tax.
PRO ANNUAL
For the regular
show calendar.
£150 + VATper position / year
- One main + one backup Mac per position
- Annual subscription; renews each year
- Cancel future renewal at any time
- Up to 30 days offline between check-ins
FREELANCER
Your kit.
Your own name.
£75 + VATper year · one personal position
- For an individual working under their own name
- One main + one backup Mac
- Annual subscription; renews each year
- Up to 30 days offline between check-ins
PRO LIFETIME
One major version.
One purchase.
£450 + VATper position · one-time payment
- RollVT 1.x and its point updates
- One main + one backup Mac per position
- Later major versions are optional, separately priced upgrades
- Up to 180 days offline between check-ins
Paid licences include six machine replacements per position in a rolling 12 months, shared across the key. Initial main-and-backup setup is free. Support can help with repairs or emergencies.
Prices are in GBP, excluding applicable VAT or sales tax. Paddle shows the tax and final total before payment. Full plan and position information · Terms of Sale · 14-day refund policy
Stable release · recommended
Get RollVT for Mac.
1.0.0 Stable · build 307
macOS 14 or later. Apple silicon and Intel.
DMG installer · 27.2 MB
Basic is free. Activate your licence for Pro.
Nightly builds · early access
Try what’s next.
macOS 14 or later. Apple silicon and Intel.
Signed and notarised Mac downloads.
No Nightly build available yet.
Use your existing licence. No free beta Pro period.
Show control · Companion plugin
RollVT at your fingertips.
Bitfocus Companion 0.1.3 Beta
Control playback, select cues, set audio levels and fire graphics. Includes 50 ready-made button presets, with Cue Next, Cue Previous and Last 10 / 30 Secs rehearsal controls.
For Companion 5.0.6 and RollVT .276 or later. Requires a licence with RollVT Pro features.
Version 0.1.3 · .tgz package · free download · 1 October 2026
05 / Made by HALF GREY BEAR
Talk to the people
building it.
Tell us about your rig, an awkward show requirement or something that needs fixing. RollVT support is at [email protected].
For a useful report, include the RollVT version, Mac model, macOS version, output hardware and what happened. Keep passwords and licence credentials out of the message.
Does a backup Mac take over automatically?
No. Pro synchronises the show and follows playback on the paired Mac. The operator switches the audience's feed manually using an external switcher or routing. Plan both the video and audio changeover.
What do I need for SDI output?
Compatible Blackmagic DeckLink hardware, the Blackmagic Desktop Video driver and a supported connection to your Mac. Confirm that Desktop Video detects the device before configuring RollVT. SDI output currently carries video only.
Can I hire out a Mac with RollVT installed?
Yes. A purchaser may hire out a licensed Mac, and the hirer and their operators may use RollVT within the purchaser's existing position allowance. See the licence terms.
What does “Lifetime” include?
The purchased major version and its point updates: a RollVT 1.x licence includes 1.x updates, not version 2 or later. Future major upgrades are optional, separately priced purchases. If we permanently retire licensing, the terms provide for an offline unlock for the licensed major version.
Does RollVT upload my media?
Licensing and updates do not upload your show media. If you choose to submit a bug report, it may include logs, file paths and show metadata; media files are not included. Read the Privacy Notice for licensing, diagnostics and website data.