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Projection Mapping: The Ultimate Guide (Using Free Software)
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Projection Mapping: The Ultimate Guide (Using Free Software)

Unleash Your Creativity, Be The Best House In The Neighborhood
Created byTelwin Edathil
Last updated 9/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Create Unique Christmas, Halloween Decoration
  • Successfully Create a Projection Mapping Show For Your Home
  • Projector Selection & Set-up
  • The important aspects required to create a show
  • Adding effects like Masking, 3D perspective, Using Green Screen Footage etc.
  • Create a full fledged show to get things started

Course content

8 sections36 lectures3h 33m total length
  • Demo 3: Christmas Compilation3:47
  • Demo: Barbie Show4:17
  • Demo: The Grinch Show4:22

Requirements

  • Computer
  • A Projector (You can choose to invest in the projector after going through the course)

Description

The basic idea with projection mapping is to use a projector to completely transform your house and exponentially enhance your holiday decor.


Currently, the learning opportunity for this fantastic technique is sparse and requires months of research, also most sources use expensive software like Adobe After Effects ($635/year). This has been a deterrent for most common people to get into projection mapping.


  • The course aims to make the complete knowledge about the topic primarily used by big corporations like Disney, accessible to the public and summarized in a couple of hours.

  • The course also uses completely free software so that there are no future expenses.


Firstly the course will go over guidelines with regards to projector selection and setup.

Next, The course will get into step-by-step details of all the necessary steps required to create a fantastic show.

  1. Creating Textures

  2. Creating Masks

  3. Add 3D Perspective

  4. Working with Green Screen Footage

  5. 2D Wall Shattering Effect

  6. Retime & Keyframing

  7. Adding Weather Elements

  8. Basic Color Correction

  9. Output Generation

The course is intended for us holiday enthusiasts who wish to radically upgrade their holiday game. The course is not intended for professionals intending to projection map massive venues like concerts, exhibitions, etc. One of the best applications for projection mapping is Halloween and Christmas decoration. Get on board, let's be the best house in the neighborhood.

Who this course is for:

  • The course is intended for us holiday enthusiasts who wish to up their holiday game and be the best house in the neighborhood. This will significantly enhance your Christmas & Halloween decorations. The application can be scaled to a whole lot of other festivals like Thanksgiving, Diwali, Independence day etc.(The course is not intended for professionals intending to projection map massive venues)
  • Holiday Decorators: Christmas, Halloween etc