BARCO PROJECTION MAPPING
2024
The Brief
Creating projection mapping pieces for Ringling College that will be projected on the front of the Larry Thompson Academic Building. The task involves achieving a Trompe L'oeil effect and producing an animation that interacts with the surrounding environment.
Softwares
Cinema 4D
Photoshop
After Effects
Credits
Animation - Skyler Liu
Sound Track - Skyler Liu
Instructors - Ed Cheetham / Kelly Warner
Trompe L'oeil Test
First attempt at creating a Trompe L'oeil effect in the corridor of the Academic Center Building.
Animation - Cinema 4D
Corridor
The Original Idea
Since the empty space on the wall is rectangular, I thought of creating a refrigerator that appears to be embedded into the wall. The refrigerator could be filled with food, and when the door opens, the food spills out.
First attempt in C4D
Since the first design didn’t work well, as it had too many elements and lacked a focal point, the idea was revised to feature only a large milk carton inside the refrigerator. When the refrigerator opens, the milk carton tips over, spilling milk out.
New Attempt
The milk spilling out wasn’t surprising enough, so I decided to create something more unexpected. Inspired by Halloween, I designed a ghost emerging from the milk.
Final
Final Version
The refrigerator's appearance was too simple, so in the final version, I added some stickers to its surface. I also included an animation of a sticky note falling off as the door opens. Additionally, I gave the ghost a semi-transparent texture and enhanced the lighting effects to make them more vibrant.
Projection test
On-site projection testing. Above is a photo of the setup. The projector was massive and assembling it was quite troublesome. Adjusting it to the correct angle also took a lot of time. Kelly loaded everyone's work into TouchDesigner and then projected it. The pieces became super large, which was really fun to see.
Final Projection
Final projection results. We prepared from the afternoon until the evening. A lot of people came to watch the event. It was such an exciting day!
Conclusion
This project provided us with a great opportunity to showcase our work. The knowledge we gained, the new experiences, and the exploration process were all invaluable. Throughout the production, I kept thinking about how to achieve the correct perspective and what kind of animation would best engage the audience. In the end, everyone did an amazing job!
