Projection mapping is hot right now. And while we can expect a lot more of it as the hardware gets cheaper and the software becomes better, it’s good to take a step back and ask why do it all. In this regard both commercial and artistic projects have a lot in common- they create magic. By transforming our surroundings we create a sense of wonder, and this can be used to craft powerful shared experiences. To what end really depends on the project, but projection mapping is a captivating medium and will only become more so. But like any medium, content is king.
So- to inspire and delight, here are three recent video mapping projects from around the world that WIN. Each also has that special ‘something different’.
We were asked to produce interactive projection content for Outcast Opera’s new production “Bedlam”. The above is a short preview.
Written by David Lazar with libretto by Dirk Flinthart
Directed by Jordin Steele
Produced by Jordin Steele and Stephen Stewart
Choreography by Stephanie Pokoj
Music Supervisor: Wayne Jennings
Everyone is Happy Productions was asked to create a site specific light installation for Urban Art Projects (UAP). As a part of the Unlimited Asia-Pacific design triennial, UAP hosted a dinner bringing together 70 leading business people, policy makers, designers, researchers and academics. Speakers for the evening included Managing Director of the ABC Mark Scott, Unlimited Creative Director Ewan McEoin, and UAP CEO Ben Tait.
UAP is a specialist design consultancy creating site-specific art and design commissions for architectural and landscape environments. They have some pretty amazing work showcased on their website.
Everyone is Happy Productions developed a very fast and flexible projection mapping system which we were asked to present at Pecha Kucha Brisbane. This was part of that demonstration, however the same setup can very rapidly map out all sorts of shapes.
There are a couple of cuts, but NO post FX at all, I promise. Developed in VVVV.
Programing: Kyle McLean
Editing: Eva Luenig
Camera work: Pancho Colladetti
Music: Antony Raijekov (CC BY)
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We were asked to provide some projection mapping for the opening night of The Edge, SLQ’s new digital culture center in Brisbane, Australia. We used the late Anthony Pryor’s sculpture, Approaching Equilibrium, as a canvas.
Who says you need a white screen? Black steel will do just fine.
Programing & Music: Kyle McLean
Editing: Eva Luenig
Camera work: Pancho Colladetti
Everyone is Happy spent a bit of time in Austria programing a multimedia server at Phoenix productions in Vienna. This is a quick demo on some giant stage pillars they have.
