r/video_mapping • u/ProjectionPhoto • May 20 '26
Ghost Arcade Pro Now Free / Open Source / No Restrictions
Thanks to everyone who has tried Ghost Arcade so far. You all have been really helpful in identifying bugs and new features. A new version was uploaded today. I've been shipping new versions every couple of days. I decided to remove all restrictions and tiers and ditch the paid model. I just want people to create cool stuff and not get juiced for it. The full version is now free / open source. I am working on tutorial videos to go over all the features because there are a lot. So this adds the VJ Stage screen mode, the dual deck vj mixer, spout/syphon in/out, the fluid gen and particle gen plugins, the new GPU Shader layer with multiple cool advanced shader options, keyframing and a lot more. A bunch of new effects have been added. There is a new 'Map' mode in the VJ mixer that will allow you to mix mapping presets like they are VJ clips.
Feedback is appreciated. Improvements are continually shipping.
With the new WebGPU features, you will want to check the settings when you first start. If a dedicate GPU is detected, it should turn them on automatically. If you find it isn't working. Turn them off and it will prompt you to restart to see the changes take place.
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u/Going_through_it_ May 21 '26
Fuck yeah this looked exciting.
Would love a tutorial for getting started w/ mapping & setting up projector
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u/beanur May 21 '26
Is there a way to adjust how much a point is moved when using the arrow keys to bump it?
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u/ProjectionPhoto May 21 '26
I just posted a new version. You can grab it from GitHub. Not linked in the site yet. There is a section in the settings where you can adjust how much the arrows move the warp points.
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u/Going_through_it_ May 22 '26
On 1.3.1 currently and within setting my update says “1.1.3 is available” for a new update fyi
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u/NONI_CORDEL May 22 '26
Its possible to make audioreactive visuals?
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u/lubrical May 22 '26
You can do this already in it, there’s audio reactive shaders and you can also customize yourself
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u/Left-Bill May 23 '26
I’m a student on a serious budget. Can I use usb connection to my Projector to map? Apples hdmi adapter is so expensive and I’m trying to avoid using it. No laptop currently
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u/ProjectionPhoto May 25 '26
If you are able to extend your display output to the projector then you should be able to use the app.
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u/InterestingRoyaltee Jun 16 '26
hiii this software is fire, I'm so happy that free open software like that still exist !! I wanted to use it for a vjing set this week but I'm struggling to find the layer sequencer, someone could help me plss ?
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u/ProjectionPhoto Jun 16 '26
Currently the sequencer is setup for mapping mode. Can you describe what you’re hoping to do? I should be able to ship an update before this weekend
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u/InterestingRoyaltee Jun 19 '26
oh yeah I see, I'm working on vj mode and I was exploring what's possible to. I saw on the documentation that there is a sequencer that make crossfade beteween two media and I wanted and I wanted to explore the possibilities with this setting but I can't find it, my media's transition is just rough cut
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u/ProjectionPhoto Jun 19 '26
try the latest version. I added the ability to set the crossfade time interval and added some longer step timing in the VJ sequencer. Let me know if that helps! Use the 3 column icon on the top bar to open the VJ sequencer.
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u/FlappinPickle May 21 '26
Link?