MadMapper
7.3#2 in projection mapping softwareFrom €39 a monthFree planAPImacOSWindows
VisitMadMapper vs WATCHOUT
What both publish
| Fact | MadMapper | WATCHOUT |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | The MadMapper concept and development began in 2010. | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Paris, France and Geneva, Switzerland; development team in Brussels, Belgium | Linköping, Sweden |
| Projection mapping | The software supports Bezier masking, mesh warping, soft-edge blending and 3D surface mapping. | Mapping tools support marker-based calibration, three stage views, 3D model formats, and imported auto-alignment display data. |
| Purpose | MadMapper is an application for video and LED mapping. | WATCHOUT composes and manages video, still images, animations, graphics, live streams, and sound for synchronized playback across multiple displays. |
| Support | Support requests can be submitted through MadMapper’s contact form, and the sales/support team is available Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 CET. | Dataton provides a help center with support tickets, user guides, release notes, a knowledge base, user forum, videos, partner network, and training. |
MadMapper plans
- Try MadMapperFree
- Temporary installations€39 a month
- Artist€399, paid once
- Artists€399, paid once
WATCHOUT plans
- WATCHOUT ProducerFree
- WATCHOUT 7 licensePriced on request
Pick MadMapper if…
MadMapper is suited to visual and digital artists, scenographers, stage designers, VJs, and other creative people working with mapped visuals. Its extensive control and DMX options may fit projects involving live control or lighting systems.
Pick WATCHOUT if…
WATCHOUT may suit teams producing synchronized visual shows for events, museums, projection mapping, broadcast studios, or other listed venues. It is for Windows, not Mac.