I literally got my LFC up and running this morning and this tutorial saved me hours and hours of fumbling, trial and error and general confusion. This is a fantastic jump start into using the software! Great job!
I have used Creator for a year now and this tutorial is superb. I wish this had been available when I started, and so well presented. If this doesn't get uploaded to the Lighform Guide I'll be staggered. Well done.
never used lightform, have no plans to but i think it is great for beginners, your tutorials are still as awesome as ever. interesting name change, seems more logical
Thank very much.. to you it is so helpfull your information .... I lern a lot with your tutorials... even I buy two of your videos (cascade and hart).. aesy to use on Tabula mapping ... that it is wonderfull. Greetings from Chile.
Thanks for the clear video, it covers all the basics very well. I would like to know how to use Adobe After Effect to create more costem made project assts in lightform. so use the scan of lightform and bring it to after effects to create effects and then bring it back to lightform and mix it with effects of lightform. I think this will bring the lightform to a professional level.
Could be a nice feature. Maybe look into the NDI capability in Labs to get your designs out into something like Resolume where you could BPM sync to your music?
@@sadekiebutler2501 Do you mean a touchscreen laptop or a Lightform device? For a laptop, I don't know. For a Lightform device, they are out of business now so you'll need to look on the second hand market. People are listing in the Lightform Facebook group for example.
To some extent, yes. Although the LF is geared up more to use generated effects and generic media. The key to my shows is the use of animations which are custom designed to the shape of the house - LF can't really help you with that.
Thanks for the very comprehensive tutorial. Just curious. While waiting for my colleague to pass me the device, can I use Creator to come up with my design first?
Are you required to keep your LFC and projector set up wheels creating or can you scan something, go back to your computer and take all the time you want to create then go back to essentially the same projector location and rescan and apply Thais work with some minor adjusting and tweaking to the alignment?
The amount of tweaking/minor adjusting required will depend on how exactly you are able to match the original scan position. My impression is that the developers envision you doing the creative work on site while the projector is in its final position -- the system is geared up to produce fast results.
What are you hoping to do with the video mapping software? Eg what functions do you require? If you just need basic corner pinning you could check out my free tool LumaMap Lite. Another free option is MapMap but that is not actively developed and can be very buggy. There is also VPT but I don’t find it user friendly. If you don’t mind watermarks and other limitations you could explore free demos of the pro mapping software like MadMapper
@@AbdulAziz-co8rm Are you using Apple silicon? (e.g. M1+) If so, there are known bugs with video support unfortunately, but we are working on it. If you are using Windows, download the K-Lite Codec pack from this website www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_basic.htm
Would windows laptop do for the Light form n Epson home Cinema projector 1060 I just bought 2 days back. If windows laptop any kinda specification for the laptop. Appreciate your response. Thank you
I am still obsessed with my LFC! By any chance, do you know how I can find and add more assets? Someone told me to try stuff from ShaderToy, but I have no idea what I’m doing.
I don't have experience myself of importing shaders or other effects. There is still a facebook group for lightform. Some people there might have some ideas facebook.com/groups/315717239482137/posts/900953520958503/?_rdr There is also some documentation regarding using effects in Lightform if you felt like some *light* reading 😅 lightform.notion.site/Lightform-Effect-Specifications-08480b6df5a24099a0e59c0f62e4d139
Hello, I have a lightform lf2 and I am looking to map video to the visor of a motorcycle helmet. Because the plane is rounded I am hoping I can use the depth map information to create a template for my video in order to counteract the distortion. Is this something the lightform software is capable of achieving?
Hmm, you can use the in-built generators which will use the depth data to 'conform' to the 3d shape. But I don't think you can use the depth information to do the work of UV unwrapping your visor (unwrapping your 3d shape into a flat 2d net), which I think might be what you are getting at. But I might be wrong -- maybe ask in the Lightform user group over on Facebook or ask their support.
@@LumaBox Thank you for replying, I recently bought the Dragontouch mini z1 mini projector. With android 7.1 of the projector I can set the image corner by corner and project having the device at the side of the bed, with this simple android application I can have a square or rectangle of the size I want while keeping the projector wrong with respect to the image projected on the wall, the problem is that with the mirroring or the android system of the projector I lose quality because the modem is far away. So I connect the hdmi cable, and if I had a square / rectangle / big or small before, a parallelogram appears ... (obviously, if the projector is wrong ...) if I could save the screen settings making them be the original ones or if I could find a light and simple application like android I would have solved most of the problem, there are software around for free but they require registration or a connection with cable, in short, further steps ... while on android of the projector, I go to the app, set the corners and open youtube for example ... I can also pay for a software but not the figures of the professional ones, one because I work and I don't have time and I want to tinker and two because I am much money . I need a simple thing to play and watch movies. I could also shell out some money but I would like to unlock the device, update it etc ... (if you are a geek let me know) however for the moment if I can solve the first problem it would be fine.
It can sort of be done, but not very straightforwardly -- this comes down to the fact that you can't corner pin surfaces (only content layers) in Lightform Creator. My shop content is designed to work more with traditional mapping workflows using software like MadMapper, Resolume, etc.
I literally got my LFC up and running this morning and this tutorial saved me hours and hours of fumbling, trial and error and general confusion. This is a fantastic jump start into using the software! Great job!
That's so great to hear!! 😁
@Emilio Orion these are tutorials, piss off bot
@Emilio Orion these are tutorials, piss off bot
I have used Creator for a year now and this tutorial is superb. I wish this had been available when I started, and so well presented. If this doesn't get uploaded to the Lighform Guide I'll be staggered. Well done.
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback! 🙂
never used lightform, have no plans to but i think it is great for beginners, your tutorials are still as awesome as ever. interesting name change, seems more logical
Thanks for your support! 😁
Thank very much.. to you it is so helpfull your information .... I lern a lot with your tutorials... even I buy two of your videos (cascade and hart).. aesy to use on Tabula mapping ... that it is wonderfull. Greetings from Chile.
That’s great to hear! Thanks for your support 😊
Perfect Tutorial! Thanks
You're welcome!
excellent video. subbed.
Thanks Ramon -- really appreciate the support 👍
Thanks for the clear video, it covers all the basics very well. I would like to know how to use Adobe After Effect to create more costem made project assts in lightform. so use the scan of lightform and bring it to after effects to create effects and then bring it back to lightform and mix it with effects of lightform. I think this will bring the lightform to a professional level.
That could be something I could do in the future. Thanks for the suggestion! 😁
@@LumaBox yes please let me know if you do thanks
Nice tutorial. I am really hoping they add support for adding an audio file to sync your effects to.
Could be a nice feature. Maybe look into the NDI capability in Labs to get your designs out into something like Resolume where you could BPM sync to your music?
Thank you very much
You are welcome
Great tutorial, now I just need to find a Lightform device in stock somewhere!
Good luck 😅
Question can all this be done with a touchscreen laptop? Preferably the one with a stylus pen
I would imagine so yes but check the documentation
@@LumaBox do you know where I could get one to buy
@@sadekiebutler2501 Do you mean a touchscreen laptop or a Lightform device? For a laptop, I don't know. For a Lightform device, they are out of business now so you'll need to look on the second hand market. People are listing in the Lightform Facebook group for example.
Can this be used to do a Halloween projection show like yours?
To some extent, yes. Although the LF is geared up more to use generated effects and generic media. The key to my shows is the use of animations which are custom designed to the shape of the house - LF can't really help you with that.
Thanks for the very comprehensive tutorial. Just curious. While waiting for my colleague to pass me the device, can I use Creator to come up with my design first?
To an extent, yes. You can start layering up effects and experimenting with some looks
@@LumaBox thank you 😊
My Lightform isn't recognizing sound. Test box doesn't pick anything uo mic is calibrated any tips / tricks? Thanks!
Not off the top of my head, sorry. Have you checked the facebook user group?
Are you required to keep your LFC and projector set up wheels creating or can you scan something, go back to your computer and take all the time you want to create then go back to essentially the same projector location and rescan and apply Thais work with some minor adjusting and tweaking to the alignment?
The amount of tweaking/minor adjusting required will depend on how exactly you are able to match the original scan position. My impression is that the developers envision you doing the creative work on site while the projector is in its final position -- the system is geared up to produce fast results.
hey i need a free video mapping software for small family event. can you recomend me?
What are you hoping to do with the video mapping software? Eg what functions do you require? If you just need basic corner pinning you could check out my free tool LumaMap Lite. Another free option is MapMap but that is not actively developed and can be very buggy. There is also VPT but I don’t find it user friendly. If you don’t mind watermarks and other limitations you could explore free demos of the pro mapping software like MadMapper
@@LumaBox im trying luma map now!. i dont, i just need to scale some squared corner. and i dont think water mark is good looking. thanks a lot!
i noticed my luma map cant play the video?@@LumaBox
@@AbdulAziz-co8rm Are you using Apple silicon? (e.g. M1+) If so, there are known bugs with video support unfortunately, but we are working on it. If you are using Windows, download the K-Lite Codec pack from this website www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_basic.htm
Can you export the depth map in order to import it into something like blender?
See my other reply
Would windows laptop do for the Light form n Epson home Cinema projector 1060 I just bought 2 days back. If windows laptop any kinda specification for the laptop. Appreciate your response. Thank you
You're best bet would be to check the Lightform website for system requirements of its products
Hello! Can the LFC module also respond to music?
Yes I think so -- it uses the camera's built-in microphone. Check here guide.lightform.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500001341922-Audio-Reactivity-Overview
I am still obsessed with my LFC! By any chance, do you know how I can find and add more assets? Someone told me to try stuff from ShaderToy, but I have no idea what I’m doing.
We are trying to get this under control also. Any luck with your journey to bring custom ISFs into the Lightform .liteffect format?
I don't have experience myself of importing shaders or other effects. There is still a facebook group for lightform. Some people there might have some ideas facebook.com/groups/315717239482137/posts/900953520958503/?_rdr
There is also some documentation regarding using effects in Lightform if you felt like some *light* reading 😅 lightform.notion.site/Lightform-Effect-Specifications-08480b6df5a24099a0e59c0f62e4d139
Are you in the UK? Is there a way to contact you?
I am in the UK. You can contact me via lumabox.com
Hello, I have a lightform lf2 and I am looking to map video to the visor of a motorcycle helmet. Because the plane is rounded I am hoping I can use the depth map information to create a template for my video in order to counteract the distortion. Is this something the lightform software is capable of achieving?
Hmm, you can use the in-built generators which will use the depth data to 'conform' to the 3d shape. But I don't think you can use the depth information to do the work of UV unwrapping your visor (unwrapping your 3d shape into a flat 2d net), which I think might be what you are getting at. But I might be wrong -- maybe ask in the Lightform user group over on Facebook or ask their support.
Are you selling your lf2
Is there a software to project the PC display on a crooked wall? Also for a fee?
I'm not really sure what you mean. You can scan a crooked wall and use the masking and editing tools to project on it with Lightform Creator.
@@LumaBox Thank you for replying, I recently bought the Dragontouch mini z1 mini projector.
With android 7.1 of the projector I can set the image corner by corner and project having the device at the side of the bed, with this simple android application I can have a square or rectangle of the size I want while keeping the projector wrong with respect to the image projected on the wall, the problem is that with the mirroring or the android system of the projector I lose quality because the modem is far away.
So I connect the hdmi cable, and if I had a square / rectangle / big or small before, a parallelogram appears ... (obviously, if the projector is wrong ...) if I could save the screen settings making them be the original ones or if I could find a light and simple application like android I would have solved most of the problem, there are software around for free but they require registration or a connection with cable, in short, further steps ... while on android of the projector, I go to the app, set the corners and open youtube for example ... I can also pay for a software but not the figures of the professional ones, one because I work and I don't have time and I want to tinker and two because I am much money . I need a simple thing to play and watch movies. I could also shell out some money but I would like to unlock the device, update it etc ... (if you are a geek let me know)
however for the moment if I can solve the first problem it would be fine.
@@olekm237 The product description for that projector talks about it having an "
how can we use Lightform to map cake and use your content we buy from your shop to on the cake in Lightform
It can sort of be done, but not very straightforwardly -- this comes down to the fact that you can't corner pin surfaces (only content layers) in Lightform Creator. My shop content is designed to work more with traditional mapping workflows using software like MadMapper, Resolume, etc.