Cake Projection Mapping Tutorial with Two Projectors using Qlab & MadMapper

[@Gael_AG]

nice tutorial although I don't recommend the MatroxDual head2go its not a reliable device and you could achieve the project faster using only one instance of madmapper and using 2 projectors form the manage output window and duplicate already mapped surfaces then replace media by the right ones . good tutorials tho I also suggest you to use the 3d Object and a "baked 3d texture" :) which would let you calibrate it in 6 steps and would let you use from 1 to 4 sides video mapping very easily .

[@LumaBox]

Hi - thanks for your reply. Interesting that you don't rate the DualHead2Go. And yes, your suggestion of managing the two projectors in one instance of MadMapper sounds more efficient. I think I understand the workflow you're talking about in the second part of your reply. I'll give it a try at some point :)

[@user-ne5xd5bp7d]

I have a question if I want to watch more than one video clip. What is the program used?

[@LumaBox]

In this tutorial I use Qlab and you can sequence multiple clips in there

[@runyuxia3919]

Looks amazing!! To project two different videos on two projectors, does the HDMI splitter function as the dualhead2go? What's the difference? Thanks!

[@LumaBox]

The Dualhead2go doubles the size of the output. My understanding of HDMI splitters is that they take one input and split it into 2 duplicate outputs (i.e. used to show the same content on two different screens). This isn't what you'd want to output two different videos.

[@mr.grenade8604]

I honestly don’t understand how someone who bakes cakes is pumping out all these michelin star quality tutorials for all the different Projection Mapping software suites

[@LumaBox]

I'm an animator and video designer first and foremost. Any baking I do is amateur and I hired a professional to make my big 5-tier cake.

[@banderabdullah3098]

@@LumaBox how much does it cost?

[@epik11]

what if you use windows and not Mac?

[@Gael_AG]

MadMapper runs also on windows the interface and workflow is the same

[@zacharyweinstein4288]

Please use start all groups instead of start first with an auto continue.

[@user-on6br4sx4c]

Hi , thank you for this great video! but I want to ask you, what's the material and tool we need for it, such the name of the two projector ??

[@LumaBox]

I list my materials & equipment here: lumabakery.com/materials-equipment/

[@Raul2go]

hi, do you have a blue print for your projector bases? or a full photo of it? thanks

[@avcreations6009]

superb

[@avcreations6009]

please make some more video mapping video using one projector

[@DenmarkSeverino]

how to export this. or i need the program open to play?

[@LumaBox]

Hi. What do you mean? Which program are you talking about?

[@zainabyasser7322]

Is there any delivery of the effects to iraq

[@LumaBox]

I have a directory where you can check for local providers lumabakery.com/cake-mapping-provider-directory/ Doesn't look like there's anyone currently operating in Iraq that I'm aware of -- but there might be. You could always buy the videos in my shop and provide the service yourself in Iraq lumabakery.com/shop/

[@greekgh0st]

Hello. What projector you suggest ? If its 3500 ANSI lumens and WXGA ITS ok?

[@LumaBox]

I list the projector and all the kit I used here lumabakery.com/materials-equipment/ The brightness you need very much depends on the ambient light in the area in which you're setting up the display (as well as other factors, like how close you are projecting from). 3500 lumens could be enough. WXGA is ok... but you might not be happy with the resolution of your projections.

[@mohamohammed8799]

Where can i get these videos in your madmapper list?

[@LumaBox]

You can browse the videos in my shop here lumabakery.com/shop/

[@vomKuckucksfelsen]

So why do you use MadMapper and not just create surfaces in Qlab and do the mapping there?

[@SandritterProductions]

I used to train and design the cake mapping at Walt Disney World, when is first came out, and that's exactly what I had them do - QLab's mapping for simple shows is great, and Figure53 support is outstanding!

[@Its333Me]

I'm wondering the same thing!

[@LumaBox]

I don't find Qlab's input mapping capabilities intuitive at all. I like mapping with MadMapper. But I believe those who recommend a purely Qlab-based solution for doing this. I'm fully aware that my way's not necessarily the best and definitely not the only way of going about cake mapping with two projectors. It was just a workflow I used for a while that served me well at the time.

[@SandritterProductions]

Luma Bakery MadMapper is also fantastic software, and we had the same reasons for using QLab - it just fit into our workflow, at the time. It brings up an interesting discussion about content/design dictating playback method (or vice versa).

[@LumaBox]

Hi Steve, I have a few questions about your QLab cake mapping set up. Might I be cheeky and ask to have a chat over email about it? No problem if you're too busy etc. But if you're up for it, feel free to email [e-mail]. Thanks and hope to hear from you :)

[@mr.grenade8604]

So... you bake cakes?

[@LumaBox]

Where do I say that?

[@mr.grenade8604]

Luma Bakery your name, also all your videos revolve around projecting onto cakes? Either way your tutorials are amazing

[@zacharyweinstein4288]

I want to die, did you actually just duplicate a professional application meant for controlling numerous displays at once, in order to do so? Come on, please learn the software you teach.

[@LumaBox]

Yes, I've since learned that that was a big and pretty obvious unnecessary step. I'm working on a new tutorial with a better approach. If you have any pointers they'd be gratefully received. When you're figuring this stuff out by yourself, it's easy to overlook obvious things. I was only trying to share a workable solution I'd managed to put together and successfully used on numerous occasions.

[@zacharyweinstein4288]

@@LumaBox Sorry, I did didn't mean to be rude, we've all overlooked things while learning software. BTW, your tutorials have been quite helpful for me while learning MadMapper.

[@LumaBox]

@@zacharyweinstein4288 Don't worry. Comments like yours help me realise areas where I've made mistakes and can make improvements. Glad I've been able to help a bit :)