Video Mapping

Pavel Novák: 8 bit invader projection mapping

Published

7 years ago

July 31, 2018

’8-bit invaders’ projection mapping by pavel novák

‘8-bit invader’ is a work of projection mapping created by czech designer pavel novák for the 5th anniversary of tomas bata university’s department of visual arts in zlín, czech republic.

The display playfully conflates the real and virtual worlds, first using the edifice simply as a surface onto which novák’s own fictional game ‘furniture catchers‘ is loaded via the command line. For a few seconds, pixelated people appear in the sites of the building’s real windows to drop furniture, which a digital truck on street level moves to try to catch. After an alleged system error converts the building temporarily into the ‘blue screen of death’, a series of iconic games are displayed in play, with architecture elements of the building incorporated into the gaming landscape.

Full simulation of ‘8-bit invaders’

The simulation begins with a fake command line input screen.

Additional view

Video of several projects, including ‘8-bit invader’, projection mapped at the event via computerlove

Designboom reminder: infiniti digital art competition

Designboom in collaboration with INFINITI is offering an international competition asking participants to design spectacular or interactive digital artworks, to be installed throughout europe and voted on to win the 10,000 euro first prize.

Submissions may take the form of projection mapping, interactive sculptures, video or flash files, processing or max applications, or other digitally mediated works, but register now! The first round of the competition, featuring the theme ‘inspired performance’, ends friday, july 8th.

Source from designboom.com

AV Projects

The Sharjah Light Festival is back with 11 nights of colourful displays

Published

3 years ago

January 31, 2022

FrontFX Magazine

The festival kicks off next month

There’s a dazzling projection art event coming to Sharjah.

Sharjah Light Festival is returning for 2022 with 11 nights of colourful projections and music. If this year is anything like previous festivals, our eyes are in for a treat.

The colourful festival is the first and only of its kind in the region and has been running for over ten years. It attracts thousands of visitors to up to 20 locations in Sharjah each year. The designs are inspired by local culture, stories and traditions.

The 2022 Sharjah Light Festival goes from February 9 to February 20 and is organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.

The festival brings a kaleidoscope of creative lights and colour to Sharjah’s architecture. Diverse locations are featured during the annual show, with light and sound spectacles that transform them. (Have your camera ready.) The festival uses energy-saving lighting technology and all the lights and projectors used have passed certification for environmental compliance.

The Sharjah Light Festival also showcases the emirate’s rich heritage and historical monuments. Local and international artists, musicians and light technicians collaborate to showcase the emirate’s achievements.

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