CITY FAQ

• What is projection mapping?

  Projection mapping is a technique that turns a physical surface into a display with projected light.

  Software aligns video and light to the exact geometry of a building, a wall, a table, or an object, so the visuals follow the contours of what is actually there. The surface becomes the screen.

  NOVA Light Labs designs projection mapping for live events, brand activations, and permanent installations.

• How much does projection mapping cost?

  Projection mapping investment levels vary with scale, duration, surface complexity, and content requirements.

  Live events range from $10,000 to $100,000 and up. A single surface activation for one night sits near the bottom. Multi surface production with custom content runs higher.

  Permanent installations range from $50,000 to $500,000. The scope covers system design, documentation, and content built to run every day rather than for one night.

  Say hello to learn what is possible at your location.

• How far in advance should a projection mapping project be booked?

  Projection mapping projects should be booked as early as the date is known.

  Live events typically need 8 to 16 weeks from confirmed start.

  Permanent installations run 20 weeks or more, since they include system design, documentation, and commissioning.

  Rush timelines are sometimes possible.

  Earlier is always better.

• What services does NOVA Light Labs offer?

  NOVA Light Labs offers projection mapping, lighting design, custom visuals, and interactive experiences for both live events and permanent installation system designs.

  See the Services section for a full list and detail of each offering.

• Does NOVA Light Labs supply the projectors and hardware?

  NOVA Light Labs supplies equipment on live events as part of full production.

  On permanent installations the studio does not supply or resell hardware. NOVA specifies every component and delivers a complete bill of materials, and the client procures the equipment directly.

  This keeps procurement transparent and removes any markup from the chain.

• What does NOVA Light Labs deliver on a permanent installation?

  NOVA Light Labs delivers the complete system design on a permanent installation.

  That includes site documentation, 3D models, blueprints, a bill of materials, content design, oversight through installation, commissioning, and operator training.

  The studio is the architect of the system. The client owns the hardware.