Projection Mapping Primer

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Excerpt from: The Book of Transformations, from Christie

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Great projection mapping projects are the successful combination of powerful ideas and compelling structures, the right technologies, experienced, skilled people and creative work that make audiences stare in wonder.

Getting started requires an understanding of the stakeholders, technologies and operating demands, as well as how to think beyond a structure or object as a screen, and develop a big idea and plan that has a lasting impact.

Defining the key players
There are many players who are involved in conceptualizing, creating and appreciating stunning projection mapping displays. The following are some of the groups that come together for a typical installation, but this may vary depending on the project…

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Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for US$495

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blackmagicpocketcinemacameraangleBlackmagic Design today announced an exciting Summer Special discount for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for the low price of US$495. With a normal recommended retail price of US$995, this Summer Special represents incredible value and is available for a limited time and will end on the 31st of August 2014. This Summer Special price is subject to limited availability, after which the price will return to the usual recommended retail price of US$995.

Since its introduction, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has been used in thousands of independent films, television commercials, music videos and anywhere cinematographers need a high quality digital film camera in a stealthy super small size.

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Severtson Screens Spirit Series Now 4K Ready

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Severtson Screens (www.severtsonscreens.com), a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the house of worship, education, commercial, home theater, and pro AV markets, is pleased to announce that …

Ross Video: What’s New at IBC 2014

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Since last IBC, Ross has expanded dramatically with 4 corporate acquisitions in the areas of routing, news and prompting software, augmented reality and mobile production and a wide array of …

Yamaha CL V2.0 Now Available

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CL5_tiltYamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has announced the availability of Version 2.0 for Yamaha CL Series Digital Audio Consoles. This most recent update includes enhancements for sound reinforcement applications as well as mix-minus capabilities for the broadcast market, broadening the range of applications where CL Series performance can be advantageous. One significant enhancement in V2.0 is discovery and head amp control for the new, compact QL Series that also inherits CL Series features and performance. A QL console can function as both monitor mixer and I/O rack, for example, while a front-of-house CL console can remotely control the head amp gain of the QL console’s I/O.

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Meet the Hex-Pert

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ADJ’s Versatile Ultra HEX Par 3 Provides Quality Color across the Board with 6-in-1 HEX LED

Ultra Hex Par3The latest highly-adaptable product from ADJ is the Ultra HEX Par 3; an LED Par fixture which produces wide washes in an almost-infinite range of rich, vibrant colors, thanks to an expert combination of three 10W 6-in-1 HEX LEDs and 63 built-in color macros.

The HEX Par 3 is incredibly versatile, and this adaptability comes from ADJ’s use of Hex LEDs, which pack Red, Green, Blue, Amber, White, and UV into one diode, allowing users not only to choose from a range of colors but to use ultraviolet light, making the fixture great for those extra glowing effects often needed in party environments and for stage productions.

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RTW Announces Legacy Trade-In Program

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Initiative Offers Exchange of Used RTW Devices at Exclusive Pricing RTW, the market leader in visual audio meters and monitoring devices, has announced an extensive trade-in program. Customers will have …