Artistic projections are starting to become more and more common as we are introduced to consumer scale technology that allows for this type of creativity to become more realistic. However, projects that go down this projection route are regularly on a large scale, bringing to life interactive environments, live visuals, projection murals and digital graffiti. Due to the scale many projections end up on the face of a building or facing down on a large open floor plan, others make their way to special events such as festivals, dj sets and art shows.
Using a projector in your photoshoot
Jake Hicks shares some of his top 5 tips when it comes to using a projector in your photoshoot.
"1. Start off by choosing an image with a lot of white in it and only use the projector to light your subject.
2. Get your projector above the models eye-level to create a more flattering light and to hide unsightly shadows.
3. Be mindful of the pixels that can be produced on the models skin from digital projectors. If it's a big project where the final image is likely to be blown up big, consider using an analogue projector to reduce this.
4. Be prepared to adapt to weird colour balancing issues on the day. The colours of projected images can drastically distort white balance, adjusting an images colour in Photoshop prior to projection may be a handy workaround.
5. Tie your projected image and your subject together to create a cohesive look. Make sure the image you're projecting makes sense with what the models wearing and the idea you're trying to portray."
Clement Briend
Clement is a french artist who works prominently with projectors to display on the fly murals and various projects in conjunction with other bodies. To achieve this he use a homemade projector that is modified to optimised so the flow of light is enhanced to produce a strong clear image. Clement explains that the surface he projects onto is important as it alters the final look and feel to compliment the image in the projection.
Looking down from the trees.
The crowd admire Clement's project, on display as part of the Singapore Night Festival.
References
Bored Panda. (2017). Haunting 3D Projections on Trees by Clement Briend. [online] Available at: https://www.boredpanda.com/3d-projections-on-trees-clement-briend/ [Accessed 18 Oct. 2017].
Briend, c. (2017). DIVINE TREES - We Are Projectors. [online] We Are Projectors. Available at: http://weareprojectors.com/2016/05/15/divine-trees/ [Accessed 18 Oct. 2017].
Briend, C. (2017). Divine Trees looking down. [image] Available at: http://weareprojectors.com/2016/05/15/divine-trees/ [Accessed 18 Oct. 2017].
Briend, C. (2017). People admiring the DIvine Trees project. [image] Available at: http://weareprojectors.com/2016/05/15/divine-trees/ [Accessed 18 Oct. 2017].
Hicks, J. (2017). Using a Projector in your Photoshoot. [online] Jake Hicks Photography. Available at: http://jakehicksphotography.com/latest/2016/1/9/using-a-projector-in-your-photoshoot [Accessed 18 Oct. 2017].
URBAN PROJECTIONS | Projection Artist | Visuals | Projection Mapping. (2017). URBAN PROJECTIONS | Projection Artist | Visuals | Projection Mapping. [online] Available at: https://www.urbanprojections.com/ [Accessed 18 Oct. 2017].