Specialist service
3D laser scanning for projection mapping
Document the surfaces and spatial relationships that a projection workflow needs to understand. Terrestrial laser scanning measures visible geometry from planned positions, creating a digital record of the environment at the time of capture.
Who needs it and when
For projection studios, scenic teams and integrators working with existing facades, installed show sets, architectural detail or irregular surfaces. Capture is most useful when planned before content or integration decisions depend on an unverified model.
What the process involves
- Define the projection surfaces, adjacent context and intended downstream use.
- Plan access and capture positions around visibility, occlusion and operating conditions.
- Capture, register and review the measured geometry against the agreed scope.
- Prepare the agreed spatial data and document limitations for the receiving team.
Define what your team receives
A registered point cloud can serve as the measured reference. Additional surface models or documentation are defined during scoping. File formats, tolerances and coverage are confirmed for each project.
What happens next
The receiving team reviews the data before incorporating it into content design, previsualization, fabrication coordination or AV planning. On-site projector calibration remains a separate production task.
UNDERSTAND THE DATA
From the physical surface
to a spatial handoff.
Measured points
Individual observations record visible geometry. Registration places scans in a shared reference.
Derived surface
A mesh connects vertices into faces. Detail, simplification and gaps need an agreed modeling scope.
Shared coordinates
Confirm units, origin, orientation and file requirements with the receiving production team.
Conceptual diagrams explaining the data pathway. They are not scan samples or promised deliverables; the project scope defines the handoff.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clarify the scope.
Does a scan guarantee projection alignment?
No. Captured geometry supplies a spatial reference. Final alignment also depends on the projection system, installed conditions, content workflow and on-site calibration.
Can every part of a surface be measured?
Only visible accessible surfaces can be captured directly. Occlusion, reflective or transparent materials and site access can affect coverage; these need to be discussed before capture.