Projctn Articles

These short articles and definitions were informed by questions I received over the years via emails and social media.

In 2010, I decided to build a website (projctn) that made that information and knowledge more widely available and demystifies some of the common concepts and workflows.

About Projection Design

About Projection Design

Calculating Projected Image Sizes

Calculating Projected Image Sizes

Designing Projections for "A Disappearing Number"

Designing Projections for "A Disappearing Number"

Dimensionality

Dimensionality

How to choose a lens

How to choose a lens

Image Production within the Design Process

Image Production within the Design Process

Introduction to playback systems

Introduction to playback systems

Keeping a Low Profile on Swan Lake

Keeping a Low Profile on Swan Lake

Making the case: when the jury is you.

Making the case: when the jury is you.

Mapping - Introduction

Mapping - Introduction

Never Do Projection in the Theatre

Never Do Projection in the Theatre

Projection Design Costs

Projection Design Costs

Projection material basics

Projection material basics

Set-ups and Basics 1: The Five Components

Set-ups and Basics 1: The Five Components

Set-ups and Basics 2: Projector and Brightness

Set-ups and Basics 2: Projector and Brightness

Set-ups and Basics 3: Resolution and chips

Set-ups and Basics 3: Resolution and chips

The Idea Behind Projection Mapping

The Idea Behind Projection Mapping

When Did We Start Mapping Everything?

When Did We Start Mapping Everything?

Why aspect ratios and display resolutions matter

Why aspect ratios and display resolutions matter