Field experience, technical tips and best practices in video projection and mapping
The 7 trends redefining video mapping in 2026: generative AI, interactivity, hybrid LED, laser, 8K+, AR, and eco-friendly mapping.
Understanding video interfaces used in projection and mapping: bitrates, distances, supported resolutions, and use cases for each connector type.
LED wall or video projection? Detailed technical comparison: brightness, resolution, pitch, moire, workflow and budget to choose the right technology.
Scanning a coloring page and watching it animate on a large projection wall: a technical look at the interactive installation at l'Atelier des Lumieres, powered by Modulo Kinetic.
After Effects, Notch, TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine: which tool for which type of mapping content? Comparison, production workflows and best practices.
Field comparison between Modulo Player and Dataton WATCHOUT for multi-screen and multi-projector projects. Workflow, show control, pricing, real-world use cases.
Field comparison between Modulo Kinetic and Dataton WATCHOUT for projects requiring real-time 3D, interactivity, node-based compositing, and permanent installations.
Laptop, laser rangefinder, level, gaffer tape, headlamp: the complete list of gear you should always have in your case for a video mapping job.
SMPTE, LTC, MTC, OSC: understand synchronization protocols and master the sync workflow for complex multimedia shows.
From Leica scanners to point clouds, then to a 3D model usable in a media server. Complete process, hardware choices, post-processing and use cases beyond mapping.
Blurry image, washed-out colors, sync offset, warping artifacts: diagnosis and solution for the 12 most common video mapping problems.
Kinect, LiDAR, cameras, touch sensors, audio-reactive: a field guide to interactive mapping tech, software options and real project budgets from 15 years of experience.
