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(A simple search on Pinterest or Google Images reveals many examples of this style).
PROJECTION MAPPING AND ITS HISTORY
The idea of incorporating a projection onto a 3D surface really started in 1969, at Disneyland of all places. The famous Haunted Mansion ride includes a scene with five "singing busts", and the illusion is created by projecting video of the actual actors singing onto a smooth, plain bust:
While not totally relevant to today's project, it is fascinating to see how far this idea has gone. Check out the incredibly detailed process of projection mapping complex animation over the canvas of....the entire Castle at Disney World:
PROJECT: PROJECTION PORTRAIT
Your goal is to submit one (1) projection portrait. You may submit another one or two if you can't decide which is your favourite.
Getting started:
- You should work with at least one other student for this project.
- Choose whether to use another student as your subject or whether you wish to take a self-portrait (in which case your partner will help "pose" you according to what you're trying to compose.
- Choose an image that you wish to be projected. Higher resolution (> 1000 px) is recommended. You may wish to search for "abstract background" or "neon background" or something similar, although you may have something more specific in mind.
Setting up your camera for projection portraits:
- Shoot RAW
- ISO probably needs to be high in order to avoid slow shutter speed
- Wide aperture (low f-stop number) will also help avoid slow shutter speed
- Consider shooting in "M" (Manual) mode. You could also shoot in "A" (Aperture Priority) mode and use exposure compensation to tweak the brightness of your image.
- Tripod optional, but you should not be taking long exposures because your subject will not be able to hold sufficiently still.
Composing the shot:
- Send your teacher the image you wish to project.
- Once the image is on the screen, have your subject position themselves relative to it. They should be right up against the screen.
- Choose an angle, frame the shot, position yourself as needed.
- Check results in camera, adjust exposure, adjust subject and photographer position as needed.
Editing tips:
- Using Adobe Camera RAW, use the toning adjustments and Vibrance/Saturation to make the colours pop further.
Making this successful:
- For this project, err on the side of bright and colourful.
- Your subject needs to somehow interact with the image. You almost certainly don't want your subject completely shaded. Be very deliberate in how the image projects across your subject's body and especially their face. Small adjustments in position can drastically improve your final image!
TO HAND IN:
1) Upload your finished image (in .jpg form) to Classroom
2) Complete the self-evaluation rubric and TURN IN.
STUDENT EXAMPLES
Further Examples
>>>Here<<< is a gallery of images made by students from another school.
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