Projeks

Projeks is a cross-platform multimedia projection platform designed to create, map, and manage visuals across multiple display surfaces and devices. It integrates content authoring, projection mapping, and device orchestration in a single workflow, enabling synchronized playback on projectors, LED walls, and augmented reality displays.

Origins and development

Projeks emerged from a collaborative effort among digital artists and software developers who sought to simplify large-scale projection installations. The project emphasizes openness and extensibility, with a focus on real-time interactivity and flexible playback. It has grown through community contributions, documentation, and a modular architecture that supports various workflows.

Architecture and features

The platform comprises a content authoring interface, a projection mapping engine, a scene graph, and a runtime that coordinates outputs. It supports two- and three-dimensional content, shader-based effects, edge blending, geometric correction (warping and keystone), and color calibration. A plugin system and scripting API enable custom behaviors and automation. Projeks targets major desktop operating systems and offers remote management capabilities for networked installations.

Applications

Projeks is used in art installations, live performances, museums, and architectural projections. Its ability to synchronize multiple outputs and adapt projections to irregular spaces makes it suitable for complex environments, from small gallery settings to large-scale ensemble pieces.

Reception and licensing

The project is noted for its modularity and open development model, though users report a learning curve and variable documentation quality. Projeks operates under an open-source license and encourages community contributions, collaboration, and transparent development.

See also

Projection mapping, multimedia software, open-source projection platforms.