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Spec score 7.8 #8 of 24 in Projection Mapping Software

What it is

Entity is a C++ media server for live shows and installations, combining multi-layer video playback, projection mapping, and OSC control. It decodes and composites video in real time, offers frame-accurate seeking, and supports ProRes, HAP, and PNG sequences. Projection tools include anchor-point calibration, soft-edge blending, and persistent display identification through EDID. Its timeline handles clip, object-animation, and generative layers, with clips running at native frame rates. Layers can use ordered shader chains with nine built-in effects or custom HLSL effect packs. Entity supports inbound and outbound OSC and works with Bitfocus Companion for show control. The Community plan costs nothing and is GPLv3. Commercial shows may run without redistributing the engine. Entity is pre-release, with no signed installers; installation currently requires building from source. It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 with a DirectX 12 GPU. Audio playback is unsupported, and macOS and Linux ports have no ETA.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Entity is a C++ media server for live shows and installations, with multi-layer video playback, projection mapping, and OSC control.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Audience
It is aimed at projection-mapping artists, theatre and festival video technicians, museums, galleries, and themed entertainment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Integrations
Entity supports inbound and outbound OSC and pairs with Bitfocus Companion for show control.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Support
The site directs bug reports to GitHub Issues and says Pro priority support is planned.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Cloud
Entity is local-first, and cloud rendering, remote playback, and SaaS dashboards are not on its roadmap.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Commercial use
The engine is GPLv3, and the FAQ says running shows with entity without redistributing the engine is unrestricted commercial use.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Effects
Each layer can use an ordered shader chain with nine built-in effects or custom HLSL effect packs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Notable limitations
Audio playback is not yet supported, and audio tracks in source files are ignored.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Platform requirements
The available platform is Windows 10/11 64-bit with a DirectX 12 GPU; macOS and Linux ports are on the roadmap without an ETA.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Playback
It decodes and composites video in real time with frame-accurate seeking and supports ProRes, HAP, and PNG sequences.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Projection
Projection features include anchor-point calibration, soft-edge blending, and persistent display identification by EDID.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Release status
Entity is pre-release and no signed binary installers have shipped; the current install path is building from source.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Timeline
The timeline supports clip, object-animation, and generative layers, with clips playing at their native frame rates.Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art

Plans and prices

Community Free Free · GPLv3 · full media server features Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art
Pro Priced on request Commercial · pricing TBD Not for sale yet · NDI/SDI output, Notch block playback, multi-node sync, and priority support planned Read 8 Oct 2026 · entitymedia.art

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free GPLv3 Community plan
  • Real-time, frame-accurate video playback
  • Supports soft-edge projection blending
  • Provides OSC input and output
  • Includes custom HLSL effect packs

Limits

  • Pre-release with no signed installers
  • Installation requires building from source
  • Audio playback is not supported
  • Windows 10/11 and DirectX 12 required

Who it suits

It is aimed at projection-mapping artists, theatre and festival video technicians, museums, galleries, and themed entertainment. It fits Windows-based live and installation workflows using OSC control.

Verdict

Entity offers a free, local-first media server with projection and OSC features for Windows. Its pre-release status, source-build installation, and lack of audio support are central constraints.

Where Specifiction places it

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