Projection Mapping 1 - Magic Christmas
When I first
started researching for examples, all I was thinking about was Christmas since
one of the topics that needed to be shown in the projection mapping. This
projection mapping is a good example to research what has been done already and
hopefully can come up with something similar but more innovative when I begin
brainstorming ideas with my group. The production company made great use of the
architecture of the building. This included the use of shadows and realistic
and detailed 3D animations. It is quite enjoyable to view since the narrative
is makes sense and even though there are a lot of different scenarios being
shown to the audience, there is always something related to the theme, which in
this case it was Christmas. Angel's , Jesus' Crib, Father Christmas are just a
few examples of symbolism of the shown theme. The columns where mostly used
during the show as it is the main part of the building, which is the personally
the best part in the production. Columns where transformed into candles, trees
and cracked columns in the monster scene. Use of line formation and spacing is
evident especially in the Christmas lights scene, showing another great example
on the use of the architecture. The mirror look very realistic as it was
rotated about 90 degrees by the angels, which then reflected on the monster before
disintegrating into small particles. There was part of a scene where a 2D angel
appeared blowing a horn, combining both 2D and 3D into the story which is
normal and which I quite like. This
projection can be used every year if it could as part of festivities until maybe
another new and better architectural projection is created.
Projection Mapping 2 - NuFormer, 3D Mocap Mapping
Mocap Mapping uses 3D architecture projection mapping and live motion capture technology to create this production. The building took the form of the building and stayed that way throughout the projection. This is futuristic themed. Environmental setting stays the same during the whole show except for when the show starts and ends. The 3D character appears and asks the audience questions and the audience response, engaging in an actual conversation, thus creating the show from the conversations and creating interaction. Good use of shape and space, like the elevator had an operation cabin that looked like an actual room within the building. Colors were bright with highlights & shadows to create depth. It is a very innovative idea since according to the production company who created this projection used this type of technology for the first time. This production creates a propaganda as the audience would not know if there is anyone else talking behind the voice of the character. There us no confirmation if a male actor was responsible for the live voice over of the character, but if another show is in commence after an hour of the last show, the conversation can change which then changes the narration of the story.
Projection Mapping 3 - Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
is a fashion line which used architectural projection mapping to show a fashion
show and other new products that will be available for purchase. Green screens
where used to film the models, which was then placed into the composition after
removing the green screen. Background and foreground where made in 3D format so
it looks more realistic. Identity and theme was evident in the show with the
logo of Ralph Lauren showing in the beginning and the brands initials where
formed from 2 bright yellow lights. Great use of 3D model, shadows and lighting
made the whole production look realistic. I liked the idea that there was a
runway show, made the production more innovative. Although the runway scene
change only twice, the setting still looked symmetrical. Narrative made sense
as they used objects and products that symbolizes the brand. Narrative felt
like it was in order, covering subjects such as fashion clothing, accessories for both men and women and a group playing
horse polo.
This video will clarify composting and modeling methods that have been used in this production.