[LOGGED] IzzyMap - Adding Blur to a projection map..

gapworks

Is there a way to blur a composite masking edges whit-in the projector? apart from using png file for shapes it would be really practicable.

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p.

gapworks

@gapworks

composite ""mapping , sorry

DusX

@gapworks

No this is not available at this time.

gapworks

@dusx

Pitty indeed, Can i put it under Feature Requests?

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peter

Kathmandale

I'm not exactly sure if this will help but here goes...

If you're using a composite mapper as a 'mask' then - so you don't need to warp or adjust the image itself, but want to create an irregular shaped edge to it, for a non-square projection surface for instance - then my preferred technique is this:

> Create a virtual stage called something like 'mask 1'

> Connect a 'background colour' actor to a projector set to output on virtual stage 'mask 1'

> Open IzzyMap on that projector and draw your mask using composites, grids, whatever you need

> Back in your scene bring in a 'get stage image' actor and select the 'mask 1' stage. Use this image with an 'Alpha Mask' to apply the mask to your main output.

> If you need a soft edge you can apply blur to the mask between the 'get stage image' and the 'alpha mask'.

Kathmandale

@gapworks I've been cooking up a feature request for something along the lines of 'IzzyMask' to do just this. I wanted to clear it up in my own head a bit first but maybe it's time to start that discussion.

DusX

@gapworks

We have this on the list. We actually had a beta of a feature, but it had a number of issues that stopped it from getting released.

The method shown using the virtual stage is the method I would personally use at the moment. It is very flexible and requires just one level of video routing.

Kathmandale

@dusx That's great news, glad it's already in the pipeline. Excited to see how it turns out.

gapworks

@kathmandale

me too! it would be a handy feature after all. but your workaround is great!