entity

What entity is

Entity is a C++ media server for live shows and installations, with multi-layer video playback, projection mapping, and OSC control. It decodes and composites video in real time, supports frame-accurate seeking, and handles ProRes, HAP, and PNG sequences. Projection tools include anchor-point calibration, soft-edge blending, and persistent display identification by EDID. Its timeline accommodates clip, object-animation, and generative layers, with clips playing at native frame rates. Each layer can use an ordered shader chain with nine built-in effects or custom HLSL effect packs. Entity supports inbound and outbound OSC and can pair with Bitfocus Companion for show control. It is aimed at projection-mapping artists, theatre and festival video technicians, museums, galleries, and themed entertainment. The Community plan is free under GPLv3; the FAQ says commercial shows may use the engine without redistributing it. Entity is pre-release, and signed binary installers have not shipped, so installation currently requires building from source. It requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and a DirectX 12 GPU. Audio playback is not yet supported, and audio tracks in source files are ignored.