Projection Mapping Central: Splash is an open-source video-mapping software (for Linux and OSX), targeted at multi-projector installations such as fulldomes but which works well for smaller installations too. It has been thought as a part of a broader pipeline, so it concentrates on video-mapping and leaves content creation to other software through multiple means of communication.
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For me one of the coolest parts of splash is that it is open source. In an age where it is unfortunately common to spend over $1,000 on software it’s a relief to see some made for free. The open source movement in general which has been a part of power user computer culture since the beginning of the internet which provides software that is both free to use and fully editable by the end user is fantastic. It’s also encouragement to learn how to program well. Here at CMU however we additionally have the resource of the school of computer science, filled with talented students who would surely, for a little pay edit splash to do whatever we needed it to do. I think this could be a cool opportunity for us to refine a projection mapping software for our own needs. If nothing else it is a cheep alternative to other projection mapping software and worth a second glance.
This is really a great new technology for theater. The way theater is moving so many more things are being computerized and backdrops are now being projected and special effects are now going to be using things like Splash. I am not a computer expert by any means are really do not understand the technology and hacking behind what the company was talking about, but as a theater lover I can really appreciate what they can bring to the table. In some ways I find it a little scary that theater will be using this type of technology in the future just because it is so advanced and instead of hiring a designer, you may be looking for someone with a programing degree instead. However, theater needs to keep up with the times and moving forward with the innovated technology if they want to draw to a larger and broader audience each year.
3d projection mapping is growing in popularity and demand each day. Unlimited possibilities of projection mapping have overcome the challenges of the extreme creativity involved in projects.
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