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Projection mapping, explained.

Guides for mapping houses, stages and rooms with a projector and an iPhone or iPad. Halloween, Christmas, DJ sets, weddings, first experiments.

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Halloween projection videos: loops you can project the night you install

Halloween projection videos without the download hunt: EasyMapper Studio now ships spooky loops built in, so you can map a window and have ghosts playing on it in one evening.

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8 Sept 2026How many lumens do you need for projection mapping?How many lumens you need for projection mapping depends on ambient light and surface size, not the spec sheet: roughly 1,500 for a dark room, 3,000+ for a house facade, and ANSI lumens are the only number that counts.gear · beginners · halloween4 min
6 Sept 2026How to do projection mapping without a laptopYou can do projection mapping without a laptop using just an iPhone or iPad, a projector, and an HDMI adapter. Here is the full setup, step by step, and why the phone-only workflow often wins.beginners · setup3 min
6 Sept 2026Projection mapping ideas at home: 10 you can try tonightTen projection mapping ideas you can try at home tonight — from mapped feature walls and window displays to party backdrops and kids' rooms — using just a projector and your phone.ideas · home3 min
6 Sept 2026Christmas projection mapping: light up your house for the holidaysChristmas projection mapping turns your house into an animated holiday display — snow, lights, and festive scenes mapped onto your windows and facade with just a projector and your phone. Here is how to set it up.seasonal · home3 min
6 Sept 2026Best projectors for projection mapping (2026 guide)The best projector for projection mapping is one bright enough for your room, sharp enough for your surface, and placed at the right throw distance. Here is how to choose, with model categories for every budget.gear · beginners4 min
6 Sept 2026Best projection mapping apps for iPhone and iPad (2026)The best projection mapping app for iPhone lets you warp video onto real surfaces, layer and mask media, and preview live — no laptop required. Here is how the mobile options compare and what to look for.apps · comparison · beginners3 min
1 Sept 2026Halloween projection mapping: turn your house into a haunted displayA step-by-step guide to Halloween projection mapping on your house — map the windows, door, and garage, then fill them with ghosts, spooky silhouettes, and flickering candlelight using just a projector and your phone.halloween · home · seasonal5 min
15 Aug 2026House projection mapping for Halloween, Christmas and birthdaysHow to use projection mapping to decorate your house for any occasion — Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, Diwali, New Year's Eve, and more — with just a projector and your phone.home · events · seasonal5 min
11 Aug 2026What is projection mapping? A beginner's guideProjection mapping turns walls, objects, and stages into animated surfaces. Here is how it works, what you need, and how to try it tonight with just a phone and a projector.beginners2 min
28 Jul 2026Five mistakes that ruin a first projection mapping setupMost failed first attempts at projection mapping come down to the same handful of avoidable problems. Here is what goes wrong and how to fix each one.beginners · setup2 min
10 Jul 2026Projection mapping for DJs and small venues without a laptopA practical walkthrough for adding mapped visuals to a bar, club, or house-show set: gear list, arrival-to-soundcheck timeline, and the failure points to plan around.live · setup3 min