Screenberry

Screenberry is a media server for complex multi-screen playback, projection and show control, aimed at production teams working in venues and live events. It suits projects that need synchronized video, audio and projector calibration in one system. Its breadth is compelling, but commercial use requires a paid license and the non-commercial license is tightly limited.

Overview

Screenberry brings playback, projection calibration, audio and show control together for planetariums, galleries, virtual production, interactive installations, live events, exhibitions, 3D mapping, TV and cinema. That range makes it a plausible fit for immersive or production-scale work; a simple presentation is unlikely to need its full scope.

A single server can handle video content up to 16 × 4K and output canvases up to 32 × 32K. Screenberry also supports two projection outputs, edge blending, live video input and 3D mapping. These headline capacities do not remove the need to check the output allowance attached to the chosen license.

Screenberry is made by Front Pictures, headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. The company provides email support for activation issues and handles product, service and sales inquiries through its team.

Key features

Playback and audio

The stated video capacity is paired with an audio engine capable of up to 256 simultaneous channels, VST plugins and custom multichannel setups. That combination is useful when a production needs layered media and complex audio routing; it is excessive for work with modest playback and audio needs.

Projection calibration

Projector warping and blending are joined by camera-based automatic calibration, manual warping and a 3D scene editor with projector pose estimation.

Integrations and show control

TouchDesigner and Notch have native support; Unity and Unreal integrate through Spout, and GLSL and ISF shaders are supported. Control options include timecode, MIDI, DMX and OCS, alongside node-graph and JavaScript automation. This breadth can suit creative and event workflows with varied control systems, though users should confirm operating-system support for the features they need.

Pricing

Screenberry has a free Non-Commercial license and paid commercial options. The paid entry point is $99/mo, while Pro and Lite have custom pricing.

• Non-Commercial — free: For personal, learning, evaluation and other non-paying use. It permits up to 2x 2K video output, renews every 90 days and requires internet. It cannot be used for paid work.
• Screenberry Lite — custom pricing: For commercial use with up to 1x 4K output, one media player and three layers. It is a permanent license with one year of updates, making it the more constrained commercial option.
• Screenberry Pro — custom pricing: For commercial use, with output resolution licensed in 4K pixel blocks. It can be permanent or time-based and includes one year of updates, offering a route beyond Lite's stated output and player limits.

Content protection DRM is available only with a USB dongle. Minimum requirements include Windows 10 or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and a graphics card supporting OpenGL 4.6.

Platforms

Screenberry Server and Screenberry Panel are available for Windows, Linux and macOS, with some features varying by operating system. The product also lists web availability, but the server and panel are the named applications; verify the OS fit for the intended setup before committing.

Who it's for

Screenberry is best suited to teams producing fulldome and planetarium content, live events, media installations, 3D mapping, exhibitions and gallery presentations, or TV and cinema work. Its audio, calibration and control options matter most when several parts of a production need to work together. It is not the right license for paid work on the free Non-Commercial plan, nor an obvious choice for straightforward playback that does not need multi-screen production tools.

Pros and cons

• Pro: High stated video capacity and large output canvases support ambitious multi-screen designs.
• Pro: Up to 256 audio channels, VST support and custom routing extend the system beyond video playback.
• Pro: Automatic and manual calibration, blending and multiple control protocols suit varied projection and show workflows.
• Con: The free license is limited to non-paying use and up to 2x 2K output, so it cannot serve as a commercial entry tier.
• Con: Lite is capped at one 4K output, one player and three layers; larger commercial setups may need Pro.
• Con: Some features vary by operating system, and DRM requires a USB dongle.

Alternatives

For a broader set of projection-mapping options, browse Projection Mapping Software.

• Disguise Designer is worth considering if a free plan for pre-visualising and developing projects without connecting to Disguise servers fits the workflow.
• Ghost Arcade is a free desktop option with all features included and no tiers, trial, watermark or expiry.
• VIOSO may suit teams looking for a freemium option with a free tier capped at 10 saved projects and 250 MB storage, or a Pro plan at €49 a month.
• Christie Mystique offers a free Lite edition limited to one webcam, up to three Christie projectors and flat screens.
• Fluence offers a free download with the full feature set, with a periodic watermark until license activation.
• MadMapper has a free tryout with all features but watermarked video input and output, DMX channels that black out every 30 seconds and a space scanner limited to one-quarter resolution.
• SurfaBeam Pro is another freemium option.
• LightAct offers a free Creator plan with all features unlocked and unlimited outputs, but outputs are watermarked.

Verdict

Choose Screenberry when a venue or production needs one system for high-capacity multi-screen playback, projection calibration, complex audio and show control. Its strongest case is the breadth of those capabilities; look elsewhere if you need a commercially usable free tier, a simpler playback tool, or a defined price before evaluating a paid license.