Projector for TouchDesigner Installation Using Tulle / Projection Mapping?
Hey everyone,
I’m currently building my graduation project for my Master’s degree, and I’m looking for some advice regarding projectors for an interactive TouchDesigner installation.
The project focuses on immersive storytelling and healthcare/patient experience, using projection mapping and interactive elements.
Because this is a student graduation project, most of the costs are currently coming out of my own pocket. Unfortunately the projectors available at school are very limited, so I’m trying to figure out what is realistically usable within a small budget.
At the moment I have the opportunity to get an Epson EB-485W, but I’m unsure if it’s the right direction.
The installation will roughly be:
- Around 2x2 meters
- About 2 to 3 meters high
- In a fairly dark exhibition space inside an old city monastery/church setting
- Using tulle/translucent fabric as a projection surface for projection mapping
- Interactive, with visitors physically moving through the installation
What I’m mainly trying to understand:
- Is the Epson EB-485W still usable for immersive installations in 2026?
- How well would it perform on tulle/translucent fabric?
- Are ultra short throw projectors practical for projection mapping installations, or do they create more problems than they solve?
- What specs should I prioritize most on a tight budget? (brightness, contrast, throw distance, latency, keystone, etc.)
- Are there specific things I should seriously consider before committing to a projector setup for this type of installation?
Any practical advice, lessons learned, or alternative recommendations would really help me out.
Thanks a lot!