Today is a special day — not just because it marks HeavyM’s 10th birthday, but because it celebrates over 11 years of creative partnership between HeavyM and VJ Union. From the early days when HeavyM was still in beta, we’ve been proud to support and promote this incredible software that has since become a global force in video mapping.
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Back then, we saw something truly special in the vision of the HeavyM team — a belief that video mapping should be accessible to all artists, no matter their background. And wow, what a journey it’s been!
Since that bold leap on May 29, 2015 — when HeavyM launched its Kickstarter campaign (remember that?!) — the software has grown into:
- ✨ Over 50,000 video mapping shows worldwide
- 🌍 12,000 active users across 90+ countries
- 🗣️ Available in 10 languages
- 🧠 A thriving community powered by passionate creators and ambassadors
From stunning installations like:
🔦 Mapplights in Montreal – where street art met projection magic
🌿 Bloom Festival in South Africa – transforming nature into living canvases
🎧 Birtok Techno Garden in Hungary – where HeavyM danced with lasers and umbrellas
…to powerful voices like Paul Hines sharing their creative journeys, the HeavyM story is written by the people who use it every day — including our own VJ Union family.
💫 We’re also excited about what’s next:
🚀 HeavyM 2.14 Beta drops this June with:
- A brand-new Media Manager
- Realistic 3D materials
- 50 new effect shaders
And even more exciting — the roadmap to HeavyM 3 in 2026 promises to take projection mapping to a whole new level.
🎁 To celebrate, from May 20–22, enjoy up to 50% off perpetual licenses and upgrades — a thank-you from HeavyM to their incredible community.
As one of the earliest supporters of HeavyM, VJ Union is honored to have walked this path together with the HeavyM team. Our shared mission to empower visual artists through technology has lit up stages, buildings, and imaginations around the world.
Thank you, HeavyM, for trusting us to help spread your light. Here’s to another decade of creativity, connection, and unforgettable moments. 💛
Discussion (1)
i got in a moderate long long mapping career with madmapper, resoume, watchout... the reason i am saying that, it cz very recently i got into heavyM and astonished how cool mapping can be. i was so amazed, i made a series of videos where i tried to portray the similarities of heavyM with 2 other popular mapping software, yet how the user can be wide different.
vjun.io/zsabbir/3-best-projection-...
thanks goes to heavyM, now i have a great tool at the first of my training pipeline!