Projection Mapping

Corner Warp

Four-point corner pin for quick perspective correction. This is the fastest way to align a layer to a flat surface that sits at an angle to the projector.

• Drag any of the four corners to match your projection surface
• Hold Shift while dragging to constrain movement to one axis
• Double-click a corner to reset it to its default position
• Best suited for flat surfaces like walls, screens, and building facades

Corner warp applies a perspective transform to the entire layer. For surfaces that need more precise shaping, switch to mesh warp.

Mesh Warp

Adjustable grid density from a simple 2x2 up to high-resolution meshes. Mesh warp lets you deform content to match curved surfaces, architectural features, and complex shapes.

• Increase grid density to add more control points where you need finer adjustment
• Drag individual mesh points to shape content around columns, arches, and irregular geometry
• Use a lower grid density for gentle curves and a higher density for tight deformations
• Mesh points interpolate smoothly between neighbors for organic-looking results

Start with a low-density mesh and increase resolution only where the surface demands it. More points give you more control but take longer to set up.

Per-Element Warp

Warp individual shapes and objects within a layer independently. Instead of deforming the entire layer as one piece, per-element warp lets you position each visual element on its own.

• Each SVG element or line drawing segment gets its own set of warp points
• Map individual shapes to separate physical surfaces within the same layer
• Useful for multi-surface installations where different objects in a scene land on different parts of a room
• Combine with layer-level warp for coarse alignment, then fine-tune individual elements

Per-element warp works with SVG layers, line layers, and any layer type that contains discrete visual objects. Select an element in the viewport to access its individual warp controls.

Layer Shape Masks

Define the visible area of a layer with shape masks. Masks crop the layer output to fit irregular projection surfaces and multi-element installations.

• Draw mask shapes directly in the viewport to define visible regions
• Use rectangular, elliptical, or freeform polygon masks
• Combine multiple masks per layer for complex cutout shapes
• Invert masks to hide specific regions instead of revealing them
• Feather mask edges for soft transitions between visible and hidden areas

Shape masks are especially useful when projecting onto non-rectangular surfaces like window frames, doorways, or sculptural elements. The mask ensures no light spills onto areas outside the intended surface.

Soft Edge Blending

Overlap projectors with feathered edges for seamless multi-projector setups. Soft edge blending gradually fades the brightness at the overlap zone so two projectors produce a uniform image.

• Enable edge blending per side: left, right, top, bottom
• Adjust blend width to match the physical overlap between projectors
• Tune the gamma curve per edge to compensate for projector brightness characteristics
• Preview blend zones with a diagnostic overlay before going live

For best results, ensure your projectors overlap by at least 10-15% of their image width. Match the projector brightness and color temperature before adjusting blend curves.

Workflow Tips

• Start with corner warp for basic alignment, then add mesh density only where needed
• Use a white test pattern for initial alignment so you can see exactly where edges fall on the surface
• Use the mobile app to adjust warp points from the projection surface itself, rather than running back to your laptop
• Save warp presets per venue so you can recall your mapping setup instantly on return visits
• Layer your approach — use layer-level corner warp for coarse fit, mesh warp for surface contours, and per-element warp for final placement
• Dim the room when fine-tuning warp points so you can see projected edges clearly against the surface
• Lock layers once mapping is complete to prevent accidental adjustments during a performance