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Projection mapping guides

Five focused starting points for choosing a projector, understanding brightness, learning projection mapping, and selecting your software.

5 published guides · Updated for 2026

A projector illuminating a house after dark with colored mapped shapes

Brightness guide

How Many Lumens for Projection Mapping?

A practical projection mapping lumens guide for boxes, rooms, windows, garage doors, houses, indoor light, and outdoor darkness.

Colored projected shapes aligned to several white boxes

Projection mapping 101

What Is Projection Mapping?

Projection mapping explained: how it works, what equipment and apps you need, common names, beginner projects, and the difference between 2D and 3D mapping.