This was such a down-to-earth and 'frank' talk and discussion on the use of video projections for and in theatre. I appreciate it! - James D. Watkins, artistic director of PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS.
What would you consider to be the best software to use for when all the projections are ready and you perform the show? I am currently using after effects for mapping. What would be a good software to present them?
We're just starting up as a community theatre group, and this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm curious if you use short throw projections from the front or rear projection, and how do you set up projection screens that are so big? We're mostly actors and not stage designers.
Great question. I've seen both front and rear projection work well for short throw. Some of how you set up the screens really does depend on your space. In general though if you're doing rear projection you can have the projector all the way at the back of your stage, then hang or set up your semi-transparent surface in front. Front projection you usually need to get your projector hung up high pointing down or hide it in a stage element. So much more I could say on this. Feel free to send me a contact form from www.theatreave.com if you want to drill into some more specifics:)
Oh shoot, hate hearing that! I know of course there are good ways to make it look fantastic but also know each space can present its own challenges:) If there's a way I can help, do let me know! Appreciate you sharing your experience here.
I get why they use it. I personally do not like them. When I go to theater I’m disappointed when a projection are being used as the main set. To me it is like a zoom call with a fake screen behind the actors.
This was such a down-to-earth and 'frank' talk and discussion on the use of video projections for and in theatre. I appreciate it! - James D. Watkins, artistic director of PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS.
Wow you have inspired me😢 thank you💪🏼❤️
What would you consider to be the best software to use for when all the projections are ready and you perform the show? I am currently using after effects for mapping. What would be a good software to present them?
GREAT VIDEO. REALLY GOOD INFORMATION
Thank you!
We're just starting up as a community theatre group, and this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm curious if you use short throw projections from the front or rear projection, and how do you set up projection screens that are so big? We're mostly actors and not stage designers.
Great question. I've seen both front and rear projection work well for short throw. Some of how you set up the screens really does depend on your space. In general though if you're doing rear projection you can have the projector all the way at the back of your stage, then hang or set up your semi-transparent surface in front. Front projection you usually need to get your projector hung up high pointing down or hide it in a stage element. So much more I could say on this. Feel free to send me a contact form from www.theatreave.com if you want to drill into some more specifics:)
My company uses projections and half of the time the picture is too small and it ends up looking terrible and really unprofessional.
Oh shoot, hate hearing that! I know of course there are good ways to make it look fantastic but also know each space can present its own challenges:) If there's a way I can help, do let me know! Appreciate you sharing your experience here.
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I get why they use it. I personally do not like them. When I go to theater I’m disappointed when a projection are being used as the main set. To me it is like a zoom call with a fake screen behind the actors.