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Projection simulation
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:33 pm
by Xaver2k
Hey guys i´m looking for a software to simulate some Projection mapping,
i thought madmapper could recognize it as a virtual Projector and in the software i can build up the stage and some fixtures to map them.
Anyone has some good suggestions?
Thanks
Re: Projection simulation
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 4:17 pm
by franz
mad mapper can simulate.
Just load a photo - or a 3d rendering, or a space scan - in your projector background and you're good to go.
Re: Projection simulation
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:54 pm
by Xaver2k
hmm good idea, will try it Thanks!
but i mean more a real simulation like building a 3d room in cad and putting some projectors in it also for better planing where to put the projectors?
Re: Projection simulation
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:12 pm
by franz
use 3dsmax then
placing projectors is simple, it's a mean between:
- where you CAN place them
- where you cover your wanted surface as much as possible
- where you have the less deformation in your projected image
Re: Projection simulation
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 2:21 pm
by Xaver2k
ok still nothing out there for what i´m looking for, Thanks

Re: Projection simulation
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:27 pm
by najrock
you can use Touchdesigner, D3, AI or pandora...
Touchdesigner is free for non commercial use and is much deeper than just a previz... it is PC only and learning curve is steep... for that reason it is not optimum for many situations... but it can handle the more difficult ones with ease.
Re: Projection simulation
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:25 am
by Xaver2k
will take a look for it thank you!
Re: Projection simulation
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:16 pm
by sigmasix
I know you can simulate a video projector with Capture Polar (
http://www.capturesweden.com) but didn't look at it deeply and I don't know if it does what you expect