metaverse-learning / primer series

Have you ever seen a building come to life? Have you ever seen a building move and transform before your very eyes? Projection mapping is a technique that uses modern technology to turn buildings into giant screens, creating the illusion of moving architecture. It’s a mesmerizing experience that has the power to inspire and amaze.

IMPACT FOR THE MEDIA INDUSTRY

Projection mapping is the process of projecting images or animations on surfaces and has had a major impact on the media industry. It has been used in a variety of contexts, such as in performances, on buildings as an architectural feature, also used in a variety of mediums, such as in-store displays, large-scale projections, and on-screen imagery. Not limited to buildings; it has also been used to project images or animations onto objects, such as vehicles or statues. This has been used in a variety of contexts, including in performances, on buildings as an architectural feature, and in promotional material.

This has allowed designers to explore new spaces to find the best places to project their designs, opening up a whole new realm of possibilities for architects and designers to explore. If you are already an animator or video editor you would already know how to work with the tools required for projection mapping. The only other skillset you would need would be to understand the geometrical aspects of projection mapping onto 3d surfaces.