InPark Magazine: Projection systems that seamlessly integrate with the audiovisual workflow support designers, integrators and operators striving to present the best visuals and latest media in their attractions. Barco’s new projectors are designed to create versatility in their deployment and deliver ultimate flexibility for media-based attractions.
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Although media and projections is not my area of study, I am still fascinated by all the possibilities new technologies bring to the craft. When trying to immerse people in a space or maybe the world of a show, you want the least amount of reminders possible that the experience they are having is temporary and that there is another world outside of the doors. I find it interesting that the article refers to this development not only as a projector, but also as an entire system that is created. This mirrors the sense of collaboration between components of a production and how everyone and every thing must work together to make the experience truly immersive. In terms of the theatre industry, I wonder how this new technology will be used in scenarios such as a theatre in the round where all sides of the rig are exposed to audiences.
The evolution of technology will forever be interesting to me. Living in modern society, we are constantly coming out with new and updated ways of enchanting the environment we are in through electronics. Incorporating these machines/technology/tools into performance is a fantastic way to explore past the boundaries of what we previously thought was possible for creating art. So, whenever I see new there is technology out, I love to research it. It is also important to have a solid understanding of all the technology one could encounter when working, something that becomes very overwhelming for me when technology is being produced so quickly. I often contemplate how something can get more advanced, and somehow, it also does. You are constantly learning, adapting, and changing in this industry. Which is super exciting! It is something I love, that you always have to push yourself to grow as an artist.
Let me preface my response by stating the obvious: I am not a Video Media Designer. In other words, my knowledge of the subject is limited but my interest is huge! I have said this before (in a few other posts) but I truly believe projections are the next frontier in regards to the entertainment industry. Think about exhibits like Van Gogh alive and Frida Immersive. Reading about the “invisible” projector, the one used for exhibits such as these, answered many of the questions I had when I first entered each space: HOW ARE THEY DOING THIS? Where is the projection coming from? Why can’t I see the source of light, or is it a screen? These incredible exhibitions rely on fantastic animation work of these artists' past works and spot on underscoring— because well executed sound design should never go unnoticed! (Something I learned from working on Imaginarium recently).
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