Video
mapping is a part of VideoArt.
Video
mapping also known as projection mapping,
mapping, video mapping 3d, spacial augmented reality- they all mean the
same.
What
is the definition of „mapping”?
It’s
a projection technology, which uses videoprojectors. The projection is displayed
on an object. Of course an object must be mapped earlier. It is mapped for a
better effect.
Simply
“the display of an image on an arbitrarily complex surface”.
This
phenomenon consists of art and technology.
Vizualization
whitch will be displayed must be matched with the object well. Then the effect
is amazing. A flat surface can become space as well.
Additionally,
the cooperation of light and music is really important in this technique.
This is amazing
mapping. It’s one of the best mapping which I’ve ever seen. Many people created
this project: programmists, motion designers and many others.
„The
first known instance of projection onto a non-flat surface dates back to the
1969 opening of the Haunted Mansion ride in Disneyland and very known Madame
Leota.”
Disney was
first to use a real videoprojection and he displayed it on the sculpture. He
was a great man. He was a pioneer in many situations. He wasn’t only the first
to use this technology, he also had the earliest patent in space. The patent
was entitled: “Apparatus and
method for projection upon a three-dimensional object“ . It
described the system of a digitally painted image onto „ a contoured 3D object”. Do you wont to see the description of
this patent?
This is for
you:
Where
is videomapping used?
Vide
omapping may be used for advertising, as the visualisation of music during a
live concert, as scenery in the theatre, as simply art performance or as the
decoration in a videoclip.
This is a videoclip of „Sweater” Willow. It’s great. All scenery was displayed
at three pleces. The boat and stool is real, but everything else is a
projection.
You
can see it too. It’s a backstage of the videoclip. It consists of many funny
moments.
In
Poland this technique appeared at the turn of 2007 and 2008 when the film about
modul8 appeared on YouTube. There was
small scale projection, medium and big one. The small projection on s small
object and huge projection on a big building.
First
big scale video mapping took place about 5 years ago. Arkadiusz Nowakowski
created video mapping and displayed it on the Raszyńscy Library in Poznań.
It’s
not very good, but it was the first videomapping on a building in Poland.
Some
foreign example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UxD1dr3TEM
It’s
a Polish production again.
It
took place at the Light Move Festival in Łódź. In my opinion it is really good.
What do you think about it? Light combined with music beautifully
A
few months ago this film appeared on YouTube.
I think that’s amazing.
Is
videomapping the technology of the future?
If
you can make it at home this is for you ;)
What
do you think about video mapping?
Have
you ever seen some video mappings?
Have
you got a favourite video mapping?
Sources:
Comments
I made my own video mapping for the Night of Museums in PJWSTK last year. It was not an easy animation to make. It took me a lot of time, nerves and trials. But the final effect was worth all the hard work. I am happy that my school gave me the opportunity to create and screen it. I think it was one in a lifetime chances and I will never forget it.
If you would like to see my video mapping, here it is:
https://vimeo.com/95657757
https://vimeo.com/100100208
https://vimeo.com/100100207
https://vimeo.com/100102796
artistic expression. I have seen some works during Light Move Festival and I have
also done one for Night of Museum. I agree with Dominika, that sometimes it can
be really frustrating and time consuming.
I don't have my favourite videomapping, I think that is because low popularity of
this technique.However, it will probably change, as it is gaining more and more
recognition with every year.
Yo're right that this technique is still low popularity but every year this is more popular phenomenon.
Do you have a recording your mapping? I would like to watch it.
Warsaw fountain in Old Town for few years now is showing us something similar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8yMv7LOebI&hd=1) but I don't know that technology used there is the same?
Oh, the second one is great. I've never seen displays on it. I've seen only colorful light, not displays. It's really impressive. I'm regretful that I've never seen it in real :/
The same light and the same music is in the other town in Poland. Did you know?
In my opinion this is the same technology, but on the water is more impressive. In fact I'm not an expert in this technology, so I'm not sure.
This is one of my favourite video mappings. The idea and aesthetic is beautiful. Watching this the first time gave me goosebumps.
Moreover, I am very curious which software specifically is used to create such animation. Is it just program like 3ds Max, Houdini or something else?
Madmapper and of course Modul8.
Without it every programme which you use for annimation: after effects, cinema4D, Maya, ect.
I really like concept of dynamic video mapping presented by Krzysztof in one of above posts and I would like to see it finished.
I'm glad you like this idea. I hope, that you will try and I hope that it will be great work! I keep my fingers crossed!
I've heard about real- time video mapping. It seems to be so difficult. Many V-j use this technique to create visualisation of music during a live concert. It's pretty impressive but very difficult I think. Good luck for your master degree! :)
The videos you posted here are really great and fun to watch. I believe creating those took a lot of effort, and hence i doubt there is much future for this technology. It can be a nice surprise in parties or some events, as it does make an impression! But will the costs of producing such art be low enough to convince investors?
Check also this one:
http://www.creativebloq.com/video/projection-mapping-912849
This is one of my favorite video showing off that technology. Personally I think its and amazing concept which can be used in variety of ways, like for art projects. Recently I have seen one of those video mappings in Wilanow palace that made an impression on me by its combination of good music and visuals.