An apparatus for generating an image comprises a projection means, which is designed to generate an image on a projection area, a detection means, which is designed to generate a detection means signal in dependence on a position or change of position of the projection means, and a control means, which is designed to control the image generated by the projection means based on the detection means signal. A method for generating an image comprises detecting a position or change of position of a projection means via a detection means, generating a detection means signal by the detection means in dependence on the position or change of position and controlling the image generated by the projection means on a projection area based on the detection means signal.