[SML] Mapping/Cropping projection to flats/other

[gbierly]

On Feb 27, 2015, at 10:21 PM, Scott C. Parker via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> I have a project to project images to various areas on the stage. One projector. I want to map/crop to an object here, the CYC over there, etc... Various images to various locations. Cueing will be fairly straight forward, in order so a single cue list works. I've even thought about PowerPoint or Keynote with masks and/or cropping.
> 
> Options? Thoughts and suggestions?

I am sure others will chime in but Qlab ROCKS for this kind of application.  You will need the Basic Video License to do the custom geometry or the Pro Video License if you want to do more intense masking or warping.  You can rent the license for only as long as you need instead of buying the entire software package.  We are actually teching a show as I type projecting multiple signs on various set pieces across the entire stage.  We are using two projectors run through a Matrox Dual Head to Go and cover the entire stage. 

Greg Bierly
Performing Arts Center Manager
Hempfield High School