Usage

Domeport Pro is designed for artists, producers, and broadcasters working with dome and planetarium configurations, including the Satosphere. It lets you visualise DomeMaster format immersive content in real time, whether pre-rendered or generated live in multimedia creation software.

Input sources

Domeport Pro supports a wide range of input sources:

• Video playback: load standard image and video formats directly
• NDI: receive live video streams over a local network
• Spout (Windows): share textures in real time between applications
• Syphon (macOS): share textures in real time between applications

NDI, Spout, and Syphon are only available in the standalone version. The web version supports file-based content only.

Projection formats

Select your projection format from the interface:

• DomeMaster: circular fisheye projection for full-dome screens
• Equirectangular: 360° panoramic format for dome or VR previewing

Dome model selection

• Model: set the dome coverage angle (180° for a full hemisphere, 210° for an extended dome)

Playback controls

When a video file is loaded:

• Play / Pause: start and stop playback
• Scrubber: drag to jump to any position in the video

Camera controls

Navigate the 3D dome view using keyboard or gamepad :

• Walk / Fly mode: keep camera at ground level or allow to fly freely
• Move: W A S D keys or left analog stick move camera around
• Look: Click and drag mouse or right left analog stick to look around
• Up / Down: R F keys or analog triggers move up and down (only in fly mode)
• Run: Shift key or A button to move faster (X on PlayStation-based or B on Nintendo-based controllers)

Use cases

Connect to TouchDesigner, ossia score, Hydra, Isadora, or any NDI-compatible software to stream live content directly into Domeport Pro.