Watchout AlternativesProjection Mapping Apps like Watchout

Watchout is described as 'WATCHOUT multi-display software is your fast track to creating spectacular shows. Use WATCHOUT to compose and manage all the different media elements in your show – video, still images, animations, graphics, live feeds, sound – and then play it back on multiple displays' and is a projection mapping app in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Watchout for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Linux. The best Watchout alternative is Resolume Avenue. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try QLab or MapMap. Other great apps like Watchout are MadMapper, OnCue - Audio Event Controller, VPT and SoundCue.

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  1. Resolume Avenue icon

    Resolume Avenue

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    Revolutionize your live video performances with real-time effects, trigger diverse media, scratch for dynamic visuals, and master projection mapping, all while integrating interactive elements to elevate any music show. Perfect for both newbies and pro VJs in varied venues, from clubs to stadiums.

    26 Resolume Avenue alternatives

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    The user interface during a performance.

    Resolume Avenue Features

    1.  Real time rendering
    2.  Modular System

    Resolume Avenue VS Watchout

     

    • Resolume Avenue is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Watchout.

    • Resolume Avenue is the most popular commercial alternative to Watchout.

    • Resolume Avenue is Paid and ProprietaryWatchout is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. QLab icon

    QLab

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    In-depth macOS software that integrates and synchronizes audio, video, and lighting for stage events, utilizing multi-user workspaces, intricate projections, and timeline cue control. Boasts powerful routing and effects features with support for OSC, MIDI protocols and features efficient collaboration tools.

    28 QLab alternatives

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
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    QLab Features

    1.  Support for MIDI
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Watch Videos Together
    5.  Multi Channel
    6.  OSC Remote
    7.  Video playback
    8.  Lights

    QLab VS Watchout

     

    • QLab is the most popular free alternative to Watchout.

    • QLab is Freemium and ProprietaryWatchout is Paid and Proprietary
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    MadMapper

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    The MadMapper provides a simple and easy tool for video-mapping projections and LED mapping. It removes a lot of the confusion related to this medium, effectively demystifying the process, allowing you, the artist or designer to focus on creating your content, and making the...

    16 MadMapper alternatives

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    MadMapper Features

    1.  Support for Apple M1

    MadMapper VS Watchout

     
  5. MapMap icon

    MapMap

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    MapMap is a free and open source video mapping software.

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    • Free • Open Source

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    Discontinued

    On their GitHub : "Unfortunately, we are no longer able to maintain nor provide support for MapMap anymore. The code is provided "as is"."

    MapMap VS Watchout

     

    • MapMap is the most popular Linux alternative to Watchout.

    • MapMap is the most popular Open Source alternative to Watchout.

    • MapMap is Free and Open SourceWatchout is Paid and Proprietary
  6. OnCue - Audio Event Controller icon

    OnCue - Audio Event Controller

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    Audio library, Unlimited Playlists, Hotkeys in 4 banks. OnCue lets you easy plan and play out any sound on a given event.

    25 OnCue - Audio Event Controller alternatives

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    OnCue - Audio Event Controller Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Event management
    5.  Live Broadcasting

    OnCue - Audio Event Controller VS Watchout

     

    • OnCue - Audio Event Controller is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Watchout.

    • OnCue - Audio Event Controller is Freemium and ProprietaryWatchout is Paid and Proprietary
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    VPT

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    VPT (VideoProjectionTool) is a free multipurpose realtime projection software tool for Mac and Windows created by HC Gilje.

    16 VPT alternatives

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • NO flagNorway

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    VPT Features

    1.  Support for MIDI

    VPT VS Watchout

     
  9. SoundCue icon

    SoundCue

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    SoundCue allows musicians to play back audio tracks with one tap. It was designed from the ground up with live performance in mind.

    24 SoundCue alternatives

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    SoundCue Features

    1.  Live Performance
    2.  Sound Effects

    SoundCue VS Watchout

     
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    Isadora

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    Isadora is the award winning, interactive media presentation tool that allows you to follow your artistic impulse. Whether you are an artist, designer, performer, or VJ, you can quickly and easily harness the limitless potential of digital media and real-time interactivity with...

    21 Isadora alternatives

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    Example Isadora document (patching enviroment)

    Isadora Features

    1.  Motion Capture
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Built-in video mapper
    4.  Javascript scripting
    5.  Real-time processing
    6.  Multi Channel

    Isadora VS Watchout

     
  11. Smode Studio icon

    Smode Studio

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    Smode is a real-time 2D/3D creation, compositing and video-mapping engine developed by D/Labs. Everything with Smode is real-time: you can change any parameter at anytime without having to make expensive re-renderings.

    22 Smode Studio alternatives

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    Smode Studio VS Watchout

     
  12. HeavyM icon

    HeavyM

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    Add an amazing visual dimension to your events with HeavyM, video mapping software. Download for free, on Mac & Windows.

    23 HeavyM alternatives

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • FR flagFrance
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    HeavyM VS Watchout

     
  13. Millumin icon

    Millumin

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    Software to create audiovisuals shows.

    15 Millumin alternatives

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    Millumin Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for Apple M1

    Millumin VS Watchout

     
  14. Christie Pandoras Box icon

    Christie Pandoras Box

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    Media Server used for multiscreen media playback, 3D projection mapping and interactive video.

    16 Christie Pandoras Box alternatives

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    Christie Pandoras Box VS Watchout

     
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