Telling stories with light.
Welcome to Projected Futures, a website and podcast chronicling the world of projection mapping. Learn about the creators, and their projects, as well as how to get started yourself!
Episode 8: Falcon’s Creative Group with Saham Ali and Jesse Allen
Falcon’s Creative Group has been the creative force behind many of the largest and groundbreaking immersive experiences in the world. In this episode we talk to Saham Ali, Falcon’s Director of Technology, and Jesse Allen, Falcon’s Editorial Director. We discuss many aspects of projection mapping and technological progress along the way, plus we go more in-depth on “Dragon’s Treasure,” a particularly spectacular project that you can learn more about in the video below.
Episode 7: Philippe Bergeron, Co-Founder & CEO of Paintscaping
From a chance observation on a pond eleven years ago, Philippe Bergeron and his wife Julia have built Paintscaping into a premier creator of projection mapping on an epic scale. Philippe joins us to talk about those beginnings, and Paintscaping’s most recent project: A projection mapping show on an operational Delta IV rocket while it was positioned for launch at Cape Canaveral. Here’s a look at the project:
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Episode 6: Latoya Flowers
As a multimedia producer at the Field Museum in Chicago, Latoya Flowers creates a lot of media to support exhibits. But none is as big literally or figuratively as the projection mapped show she designed for “SUE,” the museum’s prized Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil. Take a look at the show below, then listen to our interview exploring what it took to bring cutting-edge projection technology to a jurassic period artifact!
Episode 5: Kira Bursky
Projection mapping has traditionally been used in the worlds of live theatre, immersive projects, and music festivals. Our guest today is bringing projection mapping into her filmmaking process. Oh, and she also turned her apartment into an immersive public art installation. Kira Bursky from All Around Artsy joins us to talk about the possibilities of projection mapping, and how she used it in her short, “New Thought / No Thought” (see below).
Episode 4: Joseph Crossley
Joseph Crossley took an unconventional route to the world of projection mapping and immersive technology. Before becoming a new media artist, Joesph was a “rugby-playing cellist,” who then studied marine biology. Eventually his love of music and DJ-ing led him to the world of projection mapping. His creative collective, Astral Projekt has created works for Burning Man, the Sydney Opera House, and seemingly every corner of the world. Joe joins us from Perth, Australia to talk about his past, and his bright take on the future of projection mapping.
New media artist Joseph Crossley speaks at TEDxUbud in 2017.
Episode 3: Scott Williams
Scott Williams, the co-founder of Quince Imaging got his start as a video engineer over 35 years ago. His unique background in the technical side of displays and projection, gives him a unique perspective and approach to projection mapping. HIs company has created projection mapped arena shows for NBA and NHL teams, the NFL, and Major League Baseball. We talk to Scott about what it takes to succeed in this fascinating business.
A look at some previous Quince Imaging sports projects.
Episode 2: Jennifer Steinkamp
Jennifer Steinkamp has been creating installation art for decades, in galleries across the world. But her work isn’t constrained by buildings: she’s also worked on many outdoor projection-based projects. We talk to Jennifer about the early days of projection, and go in-depth on her 2017 piece, “Winter Fountains,” that combined multiple locations and domes across the expanse of Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway.
Jennifer Steinkamp's "Winter Fountains," a major installation presented by the Parkway Council and commissioned by the Association for Public Art (aPA)..
Episode 1: Christopher Ash
A look at the polar bear and icebergs from “Northern Lights,” a projection mapping show that was part of LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, December 2019.
The moment has arrived: It’s time for our very first Projected Futures podcast! With dozens of productions under his belt, and work on Broadway shows including Network and Saint Joan, Projection/Lighting Designer Christopher Ash joins us to discuss live theatre projection mapping. Then, we'll talk about his work on LumiNature, an outdoor production and projection mapping show held at the Philadelphia Zoo this past holiday season. Subscribe here, and never miss an episode!
Podcast Preview
Our podcast debuts soon. We’re really looking forward to sharing our interviews with leaders in projection mapping around the world. We’ll talk to artists, programmers, and business owners who are shaping the future of projection mapping. And we’ll be looking at all the applications of projection mapping, including live theater, VJ’ing, theme park shows, and immersive experiences. Here’s a sample of what’s to come!