There are a number of possible approaches. If the music is 'locked down' then the visuals could be edited to the music and simply played back. It is more likely that a number of sequences were created and played back using VJ software (I mostly use Resolume ). This would allow the playback of the sequences to be controlled in real-time. This could be matching the playback rate to the tempo or a video effect that is controlled by the sound of the kick drum or an almost limitless combination of control sources and parameters to be controlled. It is feasible that the images could be generated in real-time in response to the music but I think this is less likely. It could be a combination of all of those approaches, layered on top of each other.
hey, you can try using vvvv ( http://vvvv.org ) it's pc only but its free for non comercial use. it uses graphics card in realtime, so you can easily create a 3d sphere there and texture it with video feed from emulated webcam or sth like that
i made similar project with meatgrinder controll ;) https://instagram.com/p/lnvRC7GPqr/
Sorry, still sick at home.
I'll do you some math. The maximum practical resolution of most modern VGA outputs (ignoring GPU capabilities) seems to be 2048*1536: http://superuser.com/a/527199. This is a total of 3145728 pixels. 3x 1280*800 is "only" 3072000 pixels, so that should work.
According to wikipedia, the maximum number of pixels over a single link DVI connection is around 2.75 megapixel at 60 Hz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface. So you won't be able to do 3x 1280*800, but 3x 1024*768 should work (2359296 pixels).
I have used a usb c - hdmi adapter on a Windows laptop to run 3 blinded 1080p projectors. . The software was Madmapper.. Here is the dongal I used. . .
Viewsonic makes a pocket projector but it isn’t very big
I would suggest renting a small power inverter from an AV company or gear supplier (in Canada we have Long and McQuade which started as an instrument store) and use the inverter to power whatever you’re trying to do.
If you want to edit the camera there is this one https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/fantastic-perspective
I use my custom software for video playback and to get the corners right
I started with this one but then modyfied it to get my results
https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/breakdown
The edit was done in Premiere and i got my custom software just for mapping the video corners, playback etc.
Thanks. Yes. I went a few days in advance, got a photo, and used After Effects to get it lined up
I tried to use a similar notebook and it struggled controlling more than two XGA (1024x768) video projectors via Resolume Arena when even only using two layers. Then I got this and can control 3 projectors for mapping at 1080p with few layers on each and edge blending. https://www.amazon.com/IPS-Type-Display-FireCuda-Keyboard-GL503VD/dp/B0753MSN75/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519218811&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+rog&dpID=51Z-0mlFo%252BL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
So if you need to control 1 projector at 1080p for mapping or two at XGA resolution your chosen notebook should be able to handle it, otherwise go with something such as a ROG. DO not waste money on something like Razer. It's just a brand.