Projection mapping

Projection mappings: a visual feast

What if you could bring even the most irregularly shaped objects to life? Through the artistic play with light, projection mapping creates the optical illusion of movement. It turns common objects into attention grabbing stages and transforms virtually any surface into unique dynamic displays.

It's technological magic - magical technology.

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What is projection mapping?

Projection mapping is a 3D video projection technique using light and colors to project virtual images on irregular shapes and non-flat surfaces like industrial sites, public buildings, city landmarks... Everything is a blank canvas. With projection mapping you can make anything completely change color, texture and shape.

It is a visual feast, a new kind of fireworks, an extraordinary form of entertainment with an enormous wow factor. It gives you the unique opportunity to attract and immerse large crowds with captivating shows and inspiring spectacles.

On the streets or inside, for big or small projects, permanent setups or temporary events… Bring your story to life with projected images in the most dynamic way and create memorable experiences.

Barco working the magic on Pujiang lighting show on the 80,000-ton silo at Minsheng Road, Shanghai, China
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Why 3D projection mappings?

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Live events

Projection mappings allow organizers to bring extra stopping power to all kinds of events: concert tours, festivals, and even fashion shows.

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Museums

There's a recent trend towards large-scale projection mappings inside buildings or industrial landscapes as part of unique digital art exhibitions.

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Theme parks

The use of 3D mapping and augmented reality projections is also growing in the design of dark rides. Engaging visitors with interactive adventures & immersive experiences.

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Vivid Sydney 2022 pictures from customer story

Cities

Boost tourism with mappings on iconic landmarks. Or trigger locals to rediscover the beauty of their city by shining a light on forgotten places.

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Live events

Projection mappings allow organizers to bring extra stopping power to all kinds of events: concert tours, festivals, and even fashion shows.

Show me the rental and staging offering

Museums

There's a recent trend towards large-scale projection mappings inside buildings or industrial landscapes as part of unique digital art exhibitions.

Take me to the solutions for museums

Theme parks

The use of 3D mapping and augmented reality projections is also growing in the design of dark rides. Engaging visitors with interactive adventures & immersive experiences.

I want more information on the theme park solutions

Cities

Boost tourism with mappings on iconic landmarks. Or trigger locals to rediscover the beauty of their city by shining a light on forgotten places.

Check this video for more inspiration

Projection mapping technology

From design to stage, when each part of the chain supports the others, it will lift your video mapping to the next level. Only the right projection technology can do justice to your specifically designed content.

Barco has an impressive track record with 3D projection mappings all around the world. From the Hooverdam, to the Champs-Elysées and the Sydney Opera House. We know how to enable your creativity. No set-up is too complex, no idea too ambitious.

Let your creativity run free with a wide range of projection systems and processing equipment that excels in flexibility. Rely on Barco solutions and there will be no limitations, only realizations of your imagination!

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Make your projection mapping catch the eye. Explore the Barco portfolio.

customer story pictures of Ouchhh Studio’s epic Wisdom of AI Light exhibition at the Illuminate Adelaide 2022, pictures of projector installations

Our projection mapping projectors come in a wide range of brightness and resolutions. Thanks to the incredible color accuracy of their projection lasers, they are able to cover varying surfaces, from red bricks to shiny metallics. And their rugged design is the ideal solution for outdoor events.

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The Forbidden City, Palace Museum, update 2020, E2 image processing

Our presentation switchers are the most advanced video processing and presentation control systems on the market today. They enable the perfect mix of virtual images with the physical world with zero-stress image blending and warping.

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The show must go on! Our Barco Enable - Protect - Optimize packages offer a total modular service solution guaranteeing worry-free outcomes for all parties involved.

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Projection mapping

Projection mappings: a visual feast

What is projection mapping?

Why 3D projection mappings?

Live events

Museums

Theme parks

Cities

Live events

Museums

Theme parks

Cities

Projection mapping technology

Make your projection mapping catch the eye. Explore the Barco portfolio.

Related resources

Challenges when dealing with a multitude of pixels

Choosing the right solution for 3D mappings

Storytelling on the largest scale

Projection mappings: limitless possibilities

Challenges when dealing with a multitude of pixels

Choosing the right solution for 3D mappings

Storytelling on the largest scale

Projection mappings: limitless possibilities

Talk to us