Plan Every Outdoor Event Around Sun & Shade
Position stages, LED walls, speaker stacks, lighting trusses, tents, barriers, and seating in a photorealistic 3D model of your venue. See exactly where shadows fall for any date and time.
Without SunTrace3D
Guests baking in direct sun
Without shade analysis, attendees end up in full sun during peak heat. Complaints and health risks follow.
Stage glare and screen washout
Performers blinded by low sun, LED walls washed out by direct sunlight, and photographers fighting harsh backlight — all preventable with shadow timing.
Site layout is guesswork
Stages, tents, speaker stacks, and barriers placed without understanding shadow patterns. Equipment overheats, audiences sit in full sun, and shade misses where it is needed.
With SunTrace3D
Thermal comfort heatmaps
See surface heat load across your entire venue. Identify hot zones and plan shade structures, tents, and trusses where guests need them most.
Precise shadow timeline
Scrub through every hour to see how stages, lighting trusses, and tents cast shadows. Plan seating and walkways around natural and structural shade.
Full production layout in 3D
Place stages, LED walls, speaker stacks, lighting trusses, pop-up tents, barriers, chairs, and dining tables in a realistic 3D model. Stack equipment on stages and see how every structure interacts with sunlight.
Complete Event Asset Library
Place stages, LED video walls, speaker stacks, lighting trusses, pop-up tents, crowd barriers, chairs, and dining tables. Resize every asset with per-type sliders and stack objects on top of each other — speakers on stages, lights on trusses.
Urban Heat Island Mapping
Analyze surface temperatures and shade coverage across urban areas. Identify heat stress zones and evaluate how new construction affects thermal comfort for pedestrians.
Real-Time Shadow Simulation
Scrub through any hour of any day to see exactly where shadows fall on your property. Watch how sunlight changes from sunrise to sunset across all four seasons.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour
See exactly when golden hour and blue hour occur at any location for any date. Plan shoots around the best natural lighting conditions with minute-level precision.
Terrain Modification
Modify terrain and remove obstructions to model your site as planned. Visualize how grading changes and tree removal affect sunlight access.
Professional PDF Reports
Generate client-ready site feasibility reports with 3D renders, system specs, monthly production charts, financial analysis, and environmental impact data.
How It Works
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Load Your Venue in 3D
Enter the venue address and explore it in photorealistic 3D with real buildings, terrain, and surroundings.
Simulate Sun & Shade
Set the event date and scrub through the day to see shadow patterns from every structure. Enable thermal heatmaps to identify comfort zones and equipment hot spots.
Design & Present
Build your full production layout with stages, AV equipment, tents, and barriers. Capture golden hour views and generate PDF proposals for clients and stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see sun position for my specific event date?
Yes. Set any date and time to see astronomically precise sun positions for your exact venue coordinates. Scrub through the entire day to plan around sunlight and shadows.
How does the thermal heatmap work for events?
The thermal heatmap shows surface heat load in W/m² across your venue, factoring in sun exposure, surface materials, and shade from structures. Use it to identify areas where guests or equipment may overheat.
What event assets can I place in the scene?
The asset library includes stages, LED video walls, speaker stacks, lighting trusses, pop-up tents, crowd barriers, chairs, and dining tables. Each asset has adjustable dimensions and can be stacked — place speakers on a stage, lights on a truss.
Does it work for any outdoor venue?
Yes. SunTrace3D covers any address on Earth with photorealistic 3D models. Whether it is a park, vineyard, rooftop, or beach, you can analyze sun and shade conditions.
Can I generate proposals for clients?
Yes. Export professional PDF reports with 3D renders, shadow analysis, and thermal comfort data. Perfect for presenting production plans to clients, venues, and stakeholders.
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