House Projection Mapping Tutorial 1/5 Introduction

[@LumaBox]

02:46 Obviously Halloween is in October!! 😅😁

[@cynthiayparraguirre8304]

TNice tutorials is literally the best tutorial on KZbin. It's right to the point, and very informative at the sa ti. Thank you so much

[@LumaBox]

Wow thanks 🤩

[@stephaniebarber3169]

these are so great, thank you. i wish you could speak to environmental impacts in some of them when choosing projectors, time etc .

[@LumaBox]

Something I can bear in mind for the future 👍

[@SThompsonRAMM_1203]

I just found your channel and I love all your videos. The way you break down every step is amazing and I see that you respond to a lot of questions which is a big plus when following someone. I’ve been using After Effects for almost 16 years and on Halloween I run a minimum of six different projectors, for video animation, but I’ve never done projection mapping although I’ve always wanted to. My biggest thing is I live in Oregon and it’s cold and rainy on Halloween, and outside is the last place I want to be. 😂 Since I found your videos I think I’m going to bite the bullet and at least try this coming spring and/or summer, when it’s a bit warmer. The projection housing should take care of the rest. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you.

[@LumaBox]

Dive on in - it's good fun! You might have seen but here's a little overview video for making an enclosure which might give you a few starting points for further research kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGOoqp2JZpiLqa8 Good luck!

[@TheSkyHive]

Dude, just found your channel...think i am in LOVE! Thanks for this!

[@LumaBox]

You're welcome!! 😁

[@22Defense]

Luma, Thank you for the videos. I am very interested in learning more about the mapping stage. I am was trying to use meshroom, but I am using a Microsoft surface. Any suggestions on what I could use with this device. I am going to try to use my son's new macbook, but for now this is what I have. I really would like to get this setup for the holidays.

[@LumaBox]

This video will help you find an alternative if you have a smartphone kzbin.info/www/bejne/paqqkHakfJ2mbM0. Also try the other software I mention in video 2: 3DF Zephyr or Regard3D

[@22Defense]

Thank you for the link to your other video. I will give those a try.

[@jeffostrow8570]

Thanks so much for making this guide! I'm going to try this out, your videos have me the confidence I needed to try it.

[@LumaBox]

That's great to hear. I'm sure you'll smash it!

[@shavaughnmelvin]

So glad I found this. Sooo trying this. And what’s crazy I work in the industry and program Content for D3 and never thought of this.

[@LumaBox]

Awesome! Sounds like you're already ahead of the curve 😁👍

[@destinybrakebill8970]

Agreed 👍

[@daniel09783]

Hello thank you for a very interesting and inspiring video cannot seem to find the model of benq projector your using can you please tell me what it is. Kind regards thank you.

[@LumaBox]

This was a few years ago now and it was the W1080ST+ (now discontinued). I list other viable models here www.lumabox.com/house-projection-mapping-kit/

[@TheNewEraJC]

Is there a service you can pay for someone to do this for you? Can I just buy the projector and have someone do the show for me and I just download it?

[@LumaBox]

If you follow this method kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIS1nqCXaJuAnbc you can send the outlines to a designer and they can send you a pre-made show. But it's not entirely hands-off because you still need to make the outlines yourself

[@colinturner7363]

i like ae it isnt the most cost effective but the amount of things you can do with it as software is amazing thanks for the tutorials on ow to map buildings out its really informative.

[@LumaBox]

Yep, that's a fair opinion. I think it's worth every penny 😉

[@edyer01]

Halloween and Christmas, I have been doing LOR Lightshows for years but I am a total newbie when it comes to Map Projections. I am like you Luma, I would like to do something different and easier then showing my neighborhood everything before showtime

[@LumaBox]

So do you think you'll give it a go?? :)

[@edyer01]

Absolutely 😎

[@LumaBox]

Have fun!

[@robertomarianoberruet3322]

I'm very enthusiastic with this new video series, allways enjoying your content, THANKS!

[@LumaBox]

Glad to hear it!

[@mirandaprojections9409]

Hey Georgia - just wondering what the shake effect is that you use at the start (in the intro footage)?

[@LumaBox]

That’s a wiggle expression on the Position (Google it) 🙂

[@ronvitro3712]

Hi Luna - fantastic easy to understand videos...Thank you for them. I am just getting started in this fun project and I went through your mapping videos using LumaLite and then taking it into Gimp and finally into MadMapper Demo. There is a slight problem I am encountering (it's probably a simple adjustment on my end) when I am at the final step of the process in MadMapper, where I need to put the image in Full Screen mode and then do a snapshot. The image gets blown up too big and some parts of it are off screen and do not make it into the screen shot. Do you think the original picture I had taken with my phone on top of the projector might have been focused in too close? Maybe there is there some simple adjustment that needs to be made in MadMapper before I put it into Full screen mode? Thank you in advance for your help and guidance. - Ron

[@LumaBox]

Hmm, sounds like maybe you've scaled your input mesh to be smaller than your photo... but I'm confused as to why you are using MadMapper if you've downloaded LumaMap Lite? The whole workflow can be done in that software, you don't need to use MadMapper. Follow this with LumaMap Lite www.lumabox.com/lumamap/knowledge-hub/guides/make-a-mapping-guide/

[@rclaflin3]

I like your channel and was wondering if you sell premade Christmas videos.

[@LumaBox]

No I don't, I only sell some of the component videos as standalone assets www.lumabox.com/product-category/holiday-projection/

[@BairdManor]

Looking forward to hearing how you are doing it, without having to keep the projector in the same place! Thanks for sharing!!

[@LumaBox]

Glad to hear it 👍

[@Grandkidsmovies]

Great Teacher! Which software you are using?

[@LumaBox]

After Effects

[@kellishostall2583]

I am going to do a projection mapping on my antique bus for Christmas. It seems, since you are using Meshroom, that you have a PC not Mac? I was going to buy a Mac but want your opinion. Also, how many and what type of projectors would you recommend for a bus?😆 It's a typical 9' x 35' Trailways bus. I am doing an outside projection as well as an inside projection. This is new to me altho I have a 3d CAD design background so it's not totally a foreign language. I love your tutorials and am definitely using them as a guide☺️

[@LumaBox]

I did use a PC but I also listed some photogrammetry software options for Mac users in the description - I've used Regard3D which works on Mac and the results were ok. Maybe not quite as good as Meshroom but good enough to make a guide. Check out the projectors I recommend here - they'd probably be fine for your bus www.lumabox.com/house-projection-mapping-kit/ but check your dimensions with the projector central calculator www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm. They would probably be overkill for interior projection though where you won't need something so bright. You'll definitely want to go short throw if you don't have much space inside.

[@kellishostall2583]

@@LumaBox Thank-you so much! I really appreciate the fact that you reply to your comments and that they don't go into the internet black hole. I am going to stick with my pc and I will definitely check the calculator. Onward and Upward towards Christmas :)..I'm quite sure I will ask questions along the way. I have subscribed to your channel and if there is a way that I can pay for support I would be willing to do that.

[@dhinesha4358]

Could you please suggest the protector available in Amazon.in . I am looking for projection mapping for a building of dimensions 60ft wide and 40 ft height. Thank you

[@LumaBox]

Hi. I'm afraid I don't know the specifics of which projectors are available worldwide. I can only direct you to my kit list as a starting point www.lumabakery.com/house-projection-mapping-kit/

[@stevieleighgarner2015]

hi this is great, one question. do you have to project on to a white house?. x

[@LumaBox]

Hi. No you absolutely don't need to project on a white house. You can project on almost any kind of surface. HOWEVER, the darker and/or more textured the surface, the more brightness you will need from your projector and very dark materials (red roof tiles, or surfaces painted black etc) you might struggle to get the results you want within a reasonable budget. Compare how the projection appears on the white parts of the house compared to the red tiles on the roof - there is a big difference.

[@samarabdulgalilgazem4028]

can we do the same thing with cake mapping i mean taking photo for the cake

[@LumaBox]

You could in principle, yes. But the cake is basically just rectangles for which you can easily measure the dimensions, so I think the photo method is unnecessary

[@WolfMelody22]

Hello!! I have a question, if I have very large plants and trees in front of the house that i can't get rid of, what can i do to deal with that? Thanks for your amazing tutorials!!

[@LumaBox]

Hey! 1) move your projector, 2) design around 'em, 3) cut 'em down! This video might help you - specifically the bit about 'Obstructions' (like plants and trees) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ama7hJmjYtWIbbc

[@WolfMelody22]

@@LumaBox Thank you so muuuch!!!!!

[@LumaBox]

@@WolfMelody22 No problem 😊

[@chrishayes5755]

thanks for this! exactly what I need :D

[@LumaBox]

Glad to hear!

[@Roebsu]

Wow! This is so helpful! Maybe this might be a stupid question, but why do I make the 3D-Model if just use the frontview in the end? Couldn't I just take a frontal picture and that does it? Thanks already for your answer!

[@LumaBox]

Because there is perspective in a photo (though you can take steps to reduce perspective) whereas this method produces a true, accurate representation of the house

[@bartatgier2453]

I am watching this about 1 year later and I plan to make a projection on my house this weekend during a halloween event in our neighbourhood

[@LumaBox]

Awesome! Hope it goes well!

[@peachygrenade]

Hi, I have a question and it would be great if you could help me with it. Whenever I'm projecting (I use Resolume), there are pixels visible in the projected image. Is there any way that can be controlled or removed or is that default? Would using any other software or keeping a high composition size help remove them?

[@LumaBox]

What is the resolution of your projector? If it has low resolution and you are projecting an image over a large area, you will see pixels. Or it might be because you are using low resolution video content or your composition resolution is too low. It's hard to say without knowing what you're working with. Rule of thumb is always try to use the highest resolution your budget will allow which includes both projector and video content resolution.

[@peachygrenade]

@@LumaBox I'm not entirely sure of the projector resolution but it is around 3k lumens. And by pixels I meant this faint grid visible behind the image in the projected content. Maybe, that's normal? However, this was helpful. Thank you so much.

[@LumaBox]

@@peachygrenade Lumens are a measure of brightness not resolution so double check your resolution and also make sure you're looking at native resolution.

[@jefferybermudez1292]

Can you use and iPad Pro 12.9 4th gen or is a labtop needed

[@LumaBox]

I doubt you can. What display outputs (if any) do you have out of the iPad?

[@jefferybermudez1292]

@@LumaBox Display Liquid Retina display 12.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) ProMotion technology Wide color display (P3) True Tone display Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated display Antireflective coating 1.8% reflectivity 600 nits brightness The 12.9-inch iPad Pro display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 12.9 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

[@SerpMcMuffin]

Love everything about this...

[@LumaBox]

👍

[@rassot3678]

can you please do a tut0rial on how to add audio/mp3 to madmapper? thanks

[@LumaBox]

I will try -- keep an eye out

[@dumbuddies]

Love your videos so much

[@LumaBox]

Thanks for watching!

[@MiracleAttraction]

Truly appreciate this series. Well done and thanks for covering each detail. Does the 2200 lumen projector really do the trick on that 2 story house? Does it look (in person) as rich as it does in the video?

[@LumaBox]

Yes it did. But bear in mind I was projecting in 100% total darkness -- it was a rural location without any streetlights or lights from neighbouring houses.

[@MiracleAttraction]

@@LumaBox Cool. I'm sure it also helps that your home is so close to white. Might this process be possible in Apple Motion instead of After Effects? If so, would you consider doing a tutorial?

[@LumaBox]

@@MiracleAttraction I don't know about the 'mapping' part of the process in Motion (e.g. the corner pin and output through projector) but all the video content animation could definitely be done with it. You're not the first person to mention Motion recently so I'll look into it. I just don't know how much interest there would be in it compared to AE.

[@MiracleAttraction]

@@LumaBox That is understood. I'm a daily user of FCP, but do not do a ton with motion effects/graphics so I made the move from AE to Motion a while back. Nonetheless, keep the good work coming!

[@wendyodom176]

What is the cheapest best projector you would recommend for a Halloween show? It’s overwhelming trying to narrow it down

[@akhromulhakim]

This is amazing tutorial

[@LumaBox]

Hope it helped you!

[@Breakdownsuechtig]

Hello Luna, first I have to say a big thank you for your great tutorials! :) Is it possible to make a tutorial for Blender with the same outcome? Don't know if you work with this software, but AE is too expensive for me just for a new hobby :( wish you the best!

[@LumaBox]

Hi -- I understand your budget restrictions. It's possible I could do some Blender tutorials, but I don't have much experience with it myself!

[@Breakdownsuechtig]

@@LumaBox that sounds great!!! :)

[@julienlaborde8304]

Thannnnnnnnnkkkkk Youuuuuu very good Job/tutorial !!!

[@LumaBox]

You're welcome!

[@danielgrist22]

hi there I've watched all the videos and I have two questions 1: will any full hd short throw projector work? 2: my house is attached on both sides how would I go about taking the photos? p.s. thank you for the videos really well explained and put together

[@LumaBox]

In principle, any projector can do this -- whether it's short throw, standard lens, Full HD resolution or less (or more!) But not all projectors are created equal so it will really depend on the model you've got. A cheap projector might, technically speaking, be capable of doing this but it doesn't mean it's going to look anything like as good as an expensive projector. I don't think having houses either side should be too much of an issue for your reference photos. Just try to get as many angles as possible and see what results you get.

[@danielgrist22]

@@LumaBox great thank you that's helped me put a few things strait

[@LumaBox]

Great. That’s good to hear. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@pixxmedia3698]

Which beamer do you use?

[@LumaBox]

Listed here: www.lumabakery.com/house-projection-mapping-kit/

[@0oidiodiaspora]

Can this also work indoors?

[@LumaBox]

Yes, you can projection map indoors

[@ragains.j]

Watched your complete tutorial and learned lots of great things that I think I can build upon. I was really excited to give this a go on my house until I realized that my house won't work with the method you used. Unfortunately the best projection areas on my house are two walls that are at a 90° angle from each other. Any suggestions?

[@LumaBox]

The process will be a little trickier for you, but still doable. What you would do is export your Side camera view from Blender in addition to the Front. Then you will have to do a little splicing/assembling in After Effects so that the surfaces join in the right places. Imagine you have a paper model of the surfaces you want to project on and you're lay them out flat, that's what you're trying to make in AE. Does that make sense?

[@shellyberger8843]

Halloween of course

[@LumaBox]

Of course

[@Cartoondude135]

So THAT'S how they make those projection light shows at that WDW castle!

[@LumaBox]

On a far more modest scale 😅

[@WolfMelody22]

Do you give online courses?

[@LumaBox]

Not currently but it's something I'm considering. What kind of course would you be interested in?

[@WolfMelody22]

@@LumaBox I would like to start with mapping projection so I guess a basic course of it😅

[@hillarybruton3514]

@@LumaBox I would love to see a tutorial for mac users. Your tutorials have been immensely helpful already! Thank you!!

[@angeliquebotha2002]

@@LumaBox I am also interested. Definitely a beginners course. I am a bit late to this thread 😅

[@theloudhouse122]

I want to do Halloween, and I want to do the haunted mansion theme

[@LumaBox]

Nice! That's a popular choice

[@lukemiller7286]

Halloween! Its my 50th Birthday and I'm planning a Costume Party

[@LumaBox]

Woohooo! Have fun!

[@katiejean5879]

Happily ever after, at my house, YUP

[@LumaBox]

✨✨✨

[@rorypooleismaster]

I'm doing a holloween projection and I need HELP lol

[@LumaBox]

What’s the problem?

[@pizmos2177]

Christmas :)

[@LumaBox]

Christmas! 😁

[@zenyorit6285]

I want christmas

[@LumaBox]

Christmas wants you 😁

[@carlossantamaria2478]

Christmas

[@LumaBox]

Everything you’ve learned here can be applied to Christmas. It’s exactly the same process

[@tanamullen8041]

Halloween

[@LumaBox]

🎃👻😈🕷

[@ladynks2000]

Christmas

[@LumaBox]

🎄

[@jwnrocks]

Christmas

[@LumaBox]

Christmas