How to Choose a 3D Mapping Company in Poland — A Checklist

Projection mapping proposals tend to look alike — a concept render, an equipment list, a schedule. The real differences only show up in the process, and in what happens when something goes wrong on site. Here are five things worth checking before you sign.

How Do You Choose a 3D Mapping Company?

• Check the portfolio for work at a similar scale, not just concept renders.
• Ask about the process — does it start with a 3D scan of the object?
• Find out whether the studio owns its equipment or rents it.
• Make sure the quote includes time for on-site testing, not just computer work.

We break down each of these points below.

Portfolio — Look for Work at a Similar Scale and Object Type

Mapping a 19th-century façade is a different technical problem from mapping a theatrical set or an open public space. Check whether the studio's portfolio shows productions at a comparable scale, not just striking concept renders — concept art and a finished production on a real, physical object are two different skills.

Process — What the Path from Scan to Premiere Looks Like

A solid studio starts by capturing the object's geometry — a 3D scan, an architectural model, or precise measurement — before designing a single frame of animation. If a proposal skips that step entirely, treat it as a warning sign. We describe the full process, from scan to premiere, in projection mapping step by step.

Owned Equipment vs. Rented Equipment

Ask directly whether the studio owns its own fleet of projectors or rents equipment for each production. Both paths can work, but renting adds another link in the chain of responsibility — if hardware fails on premiere night, that's the difference between a quick fix and waiting on a supplier.

How Much Does Projection Mapping Cost?

Price depends on the scale and complexity of the object, the number of projectors, the length of the animation, and how much time is available for on-site testing. A small-scale production, like mapping onto a set piece, costs less than projecting onto a large historic façade. An accurate quote can only be given after a site visit.

Questions Worth Asking Before You Sign

• Who exactly will be on site for installation and the premiere itself?
• What happens if weather or ambient light differs from what the design assumed (for outdoor productions)?
• Does the quote include time for testing on the actual object, not just on a computer?
• What does support look like after the premiere, if the installation needs to run longer than one evening?

Red Flags

Be wary of proposals that show only rendered visualizations with not a single photo from a real production, that never mention scanning the object, or that quote a price before any site visit — mapping designed to work on a specific physical form is hard to price honestly without having seen it.

If you're planning a production and want to talk through scope before sending requests to several studios, get in touch — we're glad to flag what matters for your specific case. See also our projection mapping service.