As projection-mapping continues to enchant audiences worldwide, Dataton highlights three applications, each with a different approach and each creating an unforgettable experience in art, performance and celebration.
How projection mapping makes an impact every time
By Jacquie McHale 18. October 2022
Temaer: projection, wow-factor, visitor experience, mapping, inspiration
Map more – five creative projection mapping applications
By Jacquie McHale 4. December 2020
Looking for inspiration? Take peek at these projection mapping applications which transform both the mundane and the magnificent, proving yet again that you can map just about anything!
Temaer: projection, wow-factor, visitor experience, mapping, inspiration
Interview: Stephan Mazurek on projection design in the theater
By Jacquie McHale 9. February 2019
If you're a regular theater-goer in the Chicago area, chances are you've seen Stephan Mazurek's projection designs on the stage. He also regularly works on productions in New York and elsewhere in the US. We talked to this multi-talented storyteller – photographer, projection designer, explorer, and documentary film-maker – about recent theater projects, workflow and highlights. Read on…
Temaer: visitor experience, entertainment technology, inspiration, projection design
10 Gift Ideas for the AV professional in your life
By Jacquie McHale 21. December 2018
Whether you’ll be spending the impending holidays relaxing with family, programming a show or working an event, you deserve that special gift!
We asked a bunch of AV pros what they’d most like for Christmas and here’s their top ten, together with some pretty solid motivations.
Disclaimer: Gift ideas are listed in no particular order, are sometimes only loosely related to AV and range from low to BIG budget.
Temaer: wow-factor, mapping, inspiration, gift ideas
Five reasons to map a building
By Jacquie McHale 30. November 2018
To the average passer-by, it's a building. Maybe it's of architectural or historical interest, a landmark or even a workplace. You arrange to meet at it, you take a guided tour, or you simply drive past it without a thought. But to the lighting designer, the projection designer, the artist and the event company, every building facade is a potential canvas. This week we look at five reasons to map a building!
Temaer: wow-factor, multi-display, visitor experience, mapping, inspiration
Five examples of creative booth design
By Jacquie McHale 11. October 2018
Ready for some trade show inspiration? This week we're highlighting five booths that grabbed the attention of busy visitors with their creative use of visual effects. Enjoy!
Temaer: wow-factor, multi-display, visitor experience, mapping, inspiration, tradeshows
Get Inspired! Light & Mapping festivals around the world
By Jacquie McHale 30. August 2018
Light festivals have their roots in religious and cultural beliefs, as people celebrated the end of the darkest time of the year and the return of lighter, longer days. Nowadays, festivals are often synonymous with artistry on a grand scale, showcasing innovative lighting sculptures, contemporary music and stunning projection-mapping on architectural icons. As the nights draw in (at least here in Scandinavia), why not immerse yourself in the outdoor magic of a light festival and get inspired?
Temaer: wow-factor, visitor experience, mapping, inspiration, light festival
Interview: Events, highlights & planning, UAE
By Jacquie McHale 9. August 2018
Terry Miranda is the CEO and creative lead at UAE-based Lighthouse Productions. Originally specialising in lighting design, the company has evolved to become one of the region's leading production design companies, offering turnkey event solutions on a giant scale. We talked to Terry about recent projects, lighting design and the key to a great event.
Temaer: wow-factor, visitor experience, entertainment technology, video pro, mapping, inspiration, uae
Interview: Event challenges, highlights & planning
By Jacquie McHale 26. July 2018
A visual technologist and entertainment designer, Lalindra Amarasekara is dedicated to delivering remarkable experiences to audiences. As the co-founder of award-winning Cyber Illusions (Pvt) Ltd, he has been involved in many high-profile events both in both Sri Lanka and abroad. We touched base with Lalindra to talk about events – recent highlights, planning tips and biggest challenges to date. Read on…
Temaer: wow-factor, visitor experience, entertainment technology, essentials, video pro, mapping, inspiration
Five (more) examples of creative projection mapping
By Jacquie McHale 19. July 2018
More mapping… We've listed a further five applications showing how projection mapping can effectively transform just about anything, whether it’s spacecraft, signs, sports arenas or a 600 year-old landmark!
Temaer: wow-factor, multi-display, visitor experience, mapping, inspiration