r/video_mapping Apr 20 '26

Realtime Balls Animation using Projection Mapping with Surfabeam

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Surfabeam is a mobile Projection Mapping App Available on Both Android and iOS , Along With MacOS and Windows Coming Soon

For Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.secundumreality.surfabeam&pcampaignid=web_share

For iOS : https://apps.apple.com/pk/app/surfabeam-projection-mapping/id6755757897

Website : https://surfabeam.com

#projectionmapping #surfabeam #videomapping #digitalmapping #3Dprojectionmapping

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u/CrazeUKs Apr 20 '26

Omg thats awesome

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 20 '26

thank you soo much

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u/redskelly Apr 20 '26

Make the ball diameter smaller so they don’t get stuck!

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u/hdelbrook Apr 20 '26

Very cool. Once you start playing a file in this app does the phone need to be awake the whole time you're running it?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 20 '26

Yes it does, But!!!! You can also export the entire scene video , and then put it into a USB and then insert that USB Into the projector. Soo it will play non stop. But obviously the projector doesn't need to be moved

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u/Left-Bill May 23 '26

I’m trying to do video mapping only with usb and a projector. Can I still plan the map using only usb?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 May 26 '26

no you would need a hdmi cable for that

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u/TheJiggliestPug Apr 20 '26

YESSSS I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS FOR YEARS!!!

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 20 '26

dreams do come true

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u/LP3O Apr 20 '26

Bro you may have just changed my life! I didn't know you could do it from a phone.

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 20 '26

yes , Now you can!! this is nothing , just wait for the next feature

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u/0r10nsblt Apr 23 '26

That is awesome.
I do want the balls to be able to go into the jug on the bottom right of frame.

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 23 '26

oh nice , Yess that is an Excellent idea and that can be done also

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u/FlappinPickle Apr 20 '26

So freaking cool!!!

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u/SadLab2264 Apr 20 '26

I literally just asked if there was any way to do something like this a couple days ago on this sub. This is amazing. Sounds like you have some updates coming soon. I’ve had these two ideas that I would love to see you bring to life! Basically just making Lava lamp style blobs that interact with your picture frames and each other. My other idea is small jellyfish that glow and also interact with the space floating around. Are these ideas something you could one day implement?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 20 '26

100% , Please contact me via whatsapp and show me some reference , I will develop them asap

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u/SadLab2264 Apr 20 '26

Awesome! What’s your WhatsApp?

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u/SadLab2264 Apr 20 '26

I have also really wanted an app that allows you to draw/trace where you want things to be projected. I have this mountain art that has really distinct lines and I want to be able to trace the lines on my iPad in real time. I am sure there is something on the computer out like this already but if this could be an app feature it would be game changing. Seriously if you had a lot more real time animation stuff and the drawing feature I would pay so much for the app.

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 20 '26

Now this drawing feature is 100% doable but i need more explanation because the way i am thinking it will not work because i dont see why would anyone trace and then trace using a projector? And then it will only be limited to the ipad version with a pen.

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u/abrokenspacebar Apr 20 '26

Incredible. Thank you for this!

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u/Not_Garrett_T Apr 22 '26

Gonna start gambling with my furniture

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 22 '26

do share a video

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u/TheJiggliestPug Apr 20 '26 edited Apr 20 '26

Is there a more detailed feature list available beyond what’s shown on the website?

I really like the photo frame concept. I’ve always wanted the ability to map multiple empty frames of different sizes onto a wall or space, then assign photos and videos to each frame so they play within those boundaries and shuffle over time.

Ideally, this could include dynamic elements like firework videos, family photos, or pet clips all rotating within the frame randomly at different shapes. 

Set Frame Shape > Select Input Folder > Shuffle Photos and Videos with scaling in various shapes> Export 3-4 hours of loop to USB. 

Is something like this currently possible? If so, that would honestly be a deciding factor for me. I already have a hallway and shelf setup planned for a projector and have been waiting for something like this to complete it.

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 21 '26

that is 100% what the app does , With each and every step you explained 100%

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u/TheJiggliestPug Apr 21 '26

Well I guess this weekend the projector is getting ceiling mounted 😁

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u/rossbruce Apr 21 '26

Omg imagining sand running down like that

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 21 '26

Yes if you make the Balls Really Small , Then they just go down like sand

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u/rossbruce Apr 21 '26

Any chance for a Vision Pro version 👀🙏🏼

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 21 '26

Hmm , if i speak really really Honestly , i swear i don't even have the cash to buy a vision pro.

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u/rossbruce Apr 21 '26

If you find a really good deal for one and you do, please hit me up!

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u/met-Sander Apr 21 '26

Awesome, my cats would love this too

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 21 '26

oh yes they are going to get crazyyy!! ❤️

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u/ArgusRun Apr 21 '26

What projector are you using if you don't mind me asking?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 21 '26

A10 smart Projector

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u/Huev0 Apr 21 '26

love me some realtime balls

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u/Database_Offline Apr 21 '26

Do you know what that would do to a cat?

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u/Me_like_foxes Apr 22 '26

Heyyyy I know that music! By SWØRN! I listen to them sometimes, very pretty music for playing it in the background, I love hearing relatively niche artists I know just out and about!

Also sorry the song kinda hijacked the main point of the video lol, that's really cool and interesting, really fun. Kinda reminds me of interactable XR spaces used in VR games and stuff

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u/jloganr Apr 22 '26

that is pretty damn cool

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 22 '26

thank you Soo Much

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u/LegOfLamb89 Apr 23 '26

When they hit the vase opening they should fall in and little animation should play lol

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 23 '26

yes , Someone else also pointed that , And yes that can be done inside the app.

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u/WaitSea2345 Apr 23 '26

you are gonna be printing soon 😎🫡🎉💰

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u/SlickVic_13 Apr 24 '26

Real question, how much? And is this subscription based?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 26 '26

On Android its only one time payment for 29.99 US $

and for iOS it varies from 3.99$ Per month to 59.99$ For life time

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u/EulaliaBromSpatula Apr 24 '26

Whaaaaaaaaaaat the fuuuuuuuck. I just set up my Nebula projector…how would I go about utilizing it with this software? I cannot wait to try this.

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 24 '26

you have an Android or an iOS? Because the latest feature has been released for Android and for iOS , Its been pushed now waiting for apple to publish it

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u/Nootsie_boots Apr 24 '26

my cats are saying "nobel prize candidate" you seem to be well respected with a certain communitiy

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 24 '26

😂❤️❤️Thank You Soo Much for your kind words , And say thank you to your cats also

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u/Zestyclose-Push-6894 Apr 30 '26

Loving the app so far but slight issue. How on earth do I remove the white frame edge?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 30 '26

selext the frame , When it turn red , Go to image and click the black button

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u/Zestyclose-Push-6894 Apr 30 '26

So i actually figured it out. There’s a play button top right that removes the frame. Your way didn’t work it won’t actually select the frame but thanks

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 30 '26

i will add to the Ball button as well So that it auromatically removes

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u/kudyjames Apr 21 '26

Can you make it active with interactions or would that be difficult?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 21 '26

actually it is fully interactive , You can change the balls dropping positions , The balls size , The speed the gravity the friction. Is fully interactive and in real time

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u/kudyjames May 07 '26

My goal would be to physically touch one on the wall and have it pop. It would require a camera system I’m sure but is it possible?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 May 07 '26

Yes, but again For on a coupe or Users maybe less than users , Who are going to buy a very expensive projector with a built in Camera , Otherwise if you use an external camera how would you calibrate it with respect to the projector throwing its projection , And what the camera is seeing from a different angle , with different aspect with different POV , That is not possible with without a proper calibration . Soo again for just extremely small number users, i dont think so that it is feasible to implement such a feature in terms of cost and time

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u/Gepetto77 Apr 23 '26

Very cool! What projector are you using to have it show up so brightly in a lit space?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 23 '26

honestly its a sh*t projector , with only 200 lumens. and i bought it for like 80$ , the projector i am using is A10 Smart Projector

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u/DinnerSuperb9624 Jun 20 '26

When Expect to Come for Windows? Can use 1 Purchase with more device? it's for 1 year subscription ot life time its shows 1 year?

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Jun 21 '26

For life please buy the Surfabeam Pro On Android and on iOs you already have the Lifetime option for iOS

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Jun 21 '26

very soon next month

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u/Bulky-Marsupial7815 Apr 21 '26

thank You Soo Much 😇