External Project

I came across this website www.awidernet.com which explains and shows different techniques for project mapping. On the website it displays information about projection callibration, light installation, experimental film and advertising.

Projector callibration

It states on this website that 'Johnny Chung Lee’s Automatic Projector Calibration thesis work focused on fitting a projected image perfectly onto a moveable target without distorting the image. He accomplished this by embedding light sensors into portable displays to allow the projector’s calibration cycle to recognize the boundaries of the display.'

Light Installation

On the website it also mentions that 'Projection mapping in installations has the unique advantage that the geometry of the space can be precisely controlled and mapped to. Using projectors to project colored light onto white surfaces in a dark room can have a tremendous impact. When every angle and every corner has been mapped, light installations have the ability to transform every surface of complex objects into video displays. A great example of this is Envision – Step into the sensory box.'

Experimental Film

It states on this website that 'Projection mapping has started to make its way into the realm of experimental film as well. The ability to map stunning video to complex objects and capture all of the rich reflections is something that would be nearly impossible in post-processing. Also, projecting light on objects frees the camera to capture any angle, which is awesome. Take a look at Xavier Cassaing’s, experimental film using still photographs, stop motion and live projection mapping techniques. The orchid petals, stockings, and mantle are all mapped. The effect is mesmerizing.'

Advertising

It also mentions on the website that 'No projection technique would be complete without a solid example of its marketing/advertising implementation. Mini led the way with its Augmented Reality car on the back of a magazine a few years back. They demonstrate their consistency in staying ahead of the curve with their projection mapping advertisement.'

All information was taken from the link http://www.awidernet.com/2010/06/02/projection-mapping-techniques/

External Project

Sorry I forgot to mention at the beginning of my blog what projection mapping actually is. 'Projection mapping describes the technique for video projection that can make use of any surface and turn it into a dynamic visual display. It can be used to bring buildings and objects to life, create immersive environments and to provide exciting interactive experiences.'

Most projections involve:

• computer animation
• special effects
• live action video

All of this information was obtained from http://www.qed-productions.com/

External Project

I decided to find out about the different types of equipment that could be used in order to project my image onto the NUCA building to create a brilliant imaginitive show. I found a really good website   http://www.qed-productions.com/ and decided to browse through it in great detail. QED productions is one of the most long established and experienced companies specialising in the audio visual industry. You can hire various projectors for daily or weekly use. Therefore this site is highly reliable and recommendable. There is a lot of information to browse through but I have decided to select the DLP projector known as 'Christie - Roadster HD18K.' This is because this projector is one of the world's brightest projectors in it's class. You are able to alter the image colour accuracy and adjustability so you can manipulate it to the mood you wish to create. It can create 1920 x1080 high resolution sharp, detailed images. It also features a Christie TWIST module which can be used to edge blend and warp images. It does however come at a pretty hefty price of £2500 per day, or £7500 a week. (Oh well I'm worth it!)

Information and image obtained from the website  http://www.qed-productions.com/

External Project

I have been asked to research, design and develop a site specific projection-mapped light show to accompany the undergraduate exhibitions situated at Nuca.

As a starting point I browsed on the Internet and searched different types of projection-mapped light shows on YouTube in order to gain research which would be vital in helping me achieve my goal. Below are some of the links I looked at:

I particularly liked certain parts of all these clips. In the first clip titled 'Adidas France-3D Mapping projection' this link for this clip was obtained from the youtube webpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp2Z_RBcLPs. I really liked how the building collapsed at the beginning of the show and where the basketball player cracked the building and made it descend in the middle. These really created a powerful impact on me.

In the second clip titled 'Samsung 3D projection mapping' this link for this clip was obtained from the youtube webpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN3kuVuyxEw. At the beginning of the clip a member of the public interacts with a lit up hand which started the show. This is a clever idea to get the audience to interact with the show in some way. 

In the third clip titled 'INTEL Visibly Smart Experience: Dresden (19./20. August 2011)' this link for this clip was obtained from the youtube webpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSYvgJ6myt4&feature=related. There were several sections within this clip where the building looked like it was beginning divided into little cube segments and they all moved. Yet again this was a very captivating affect to grab the audeinces attention.

Project 2: Colour and visuals

I was originally going to style my game as a very bold, colourful, cartoony way. I'm still going to keep the bold, cartoony appearance but I do not want everything to be in your face. I want certain things to stand out and capture the players attention. So what i'm going to do is have the main interactive parts in colour and the rest in black and white.

Here are some well know games what I researched and gained inspiration from:

Angry Birds



Image found at theappera.com

Limbo



Image found at trulydisturbing.com

Project 2: Inspiration

Photographs taken by myself

These Harry Potter maze games gave me inspiration for parts of the race tracks in my game where you interact with and move. With the Harry Potter games you have to move a little water droplet around the maze to the end goal. In my game I was origionally going to make it so that the player moved all the track but that couldn't work with multiplayer. Therefore I changed this.

Project 2: Character concepts and other concepts

Some of my sketches are shown below. I was trying to create the same impact as the 'Micro Maniacs' characters has. I tried to give them a bit of attitude to represent their indiviudual personalities.

 Character concepts

In the end I decided not to give all of the characters this attitude feeling because it did not suit some of them. I gave them certain human qualities and clothing but still tried to keep them looking like animals. Also I gave them bold and bright colours, and drew them in a cartoony styles as this is what seems to work well on IOS platforms.

Concepts for power-ups

I kept the appearance of the power-ups as simple as possible so that it wouldn't be too confusing when looking at them on screen. I wanted the player to be able to just pick the power-up without looking at it for ages trying to work out which one it is.

Concept of backdrop for the design document

I wanted the backdrop to be as simplistic as possible so it didn't become confusing when looking at text and other pictures.