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OK, so this is like asking someone their favourite toothpaste, or the best drill, or preferred mixed. But. After bouncing around groups, FB, Reddit, YouTube etc, I am pretty much landing on After Effects and LumaMap to create my scenes. I was tempted with MadMapper, but not sure that it will be worth the cost if I can use the other two. (change my mind). I do have multiple paid AI solutions, and I do realize I can bypass LumaMap but thought it would save a fair bit of re-generating and LumaMap (my assumption) is designed to correctly do this. I saw some posts that it is better to create a 3d model to use in AE so you can do some effects along the model, which interests me. So I'd probably do a photogrammetry if my testing period is successful! At the end of the day, I'm looking to replicate some of what I have today with my XLights sequences, and will have my scenes synced to music. Feel free to express your opinion, tell me why I'm wrong, or why you prefer what you use. I haven't bought any of them yet.

Software and content drive so much of this. So many tools and options on how to make a show. Got questions, just ask. Tried something cool, share with the group.

Not sure about everyone else, but I feel like we've done it all when it comes to audio. Wired speakers, Sonos, amplified, not amplified, add in an FM transmitter. Lots of ways to solve for audio. Most of us like it pretty loud though, post your questions, share your experience, what can you recommend?

Everyone gets a little dicey about dropping a lot of money on a new projector. Will it be bright enough? Will it cover what I need on my house? Does it auto play if I put a timer on it? So many questions... Media players same issue, so many options and features. Be sure what you are trying to do will be solved. Our community is super helpful in this area and they've been through it all. Ask your question, don't be shy. Much better to ask a question before picking up that $3000 Epson that only works in an office environment....just sayin'