| The technology behind video mapping has been | | | | We can use the mapping software to pick our |
| around for many years, but as technology has | | | | individual parts of the carving such as the outer |
| improved it is becoming more and more | | | | edge, inner beams, carved patterns etc. Once |
| accessible and affordable, resulting in an increased | | | | these are stored we can incorporate the video |
| range of market applications. Where before, it | | | | clips and layers so that when we project onto the |
| was only within the reach of large productions, | | | | carving, there is not spill of light over the edges. |
| TV shows and concerts, we can now offer | | | | Plus different programs could be created so that |
| simple to use systems for almost any venue | | | | each wooden beam on the carving would flash in |
| including nightclubs, bars, pubs and restaurants. | | | | sequence, the venue logo can be projected to |
| The principal behind video mapping is fairly simple. | | | | grow out of a carved pattern, flowers and vines |
| A number of computer controlled video projector | | | | can grow out of the crevices on the carving. The |
| effects are used to project an image on to a | | | | possibilities are endless. |
| desired surface. The projection surface is then | | | | Any surface can be mapped and projected on, |
| mapped into the computer. We can then define | | | | bringing it to life. The flexibility of the projectors |
| various points from the surface and store these | | | | means that any size object or surface can be |
| into the computer, giving us a selection of | | | | used. From bar back shelves in a pub or club, to |
| ‘maps’. These maps can then be layered | | | | columns and periodic architrave in a hotel, video |
| with video content, still images, live video feeds, | | | | mapping is an ideal way to add a simple but very |
| logos, branding etc, to create an | | | | effective and unique lighting feature to you venue. |
| ‘interactive’ surface. | | | | You can also see a short video of the video |
| For example; imagine a Moroccan style venue | | | | mapping computer controlled projector effects on |
| with a large wooden carving mounted to the wall. | | | | YouTube. |