ARTICLES

 
Process
Image Production within the Design Process
Mar 2013, S Ortel
  It is crucial for me to understand and establish the expectation and purpose of the projection design to the overall...
Keeping a Low Profile on Swan Lake
Feb 2013, S Ortel
Creating imagery that integrates well with scenery and lighting has always been my goal. Artistically, it is very...
Projection Cue in Sven Ortel's design for "A Disappearing Number"
Designing Projections for "A Disappearing Number"
Jan 2013, S Ortel
Back in 2004, I designed my first show for Simon McBurney's company Complicite at London's National Theatre. It was...
 
Tutorial
Set-ups and Basics 3: Resolution and chips
Jan 2014, S Ortel
The image that a projector can produce is created by one or three chips inside the projector. Commonly these are...
Introduction to playback systems
Nov 2013, S Ortel
The subject of playback solutions used in the live entertainment industry warrants a little booklet or at least a...
display ratios and common projector resolutions
Why aspect ratios and display resolutions matter
Nov 2013, S Ortel
The aspect ratio of any projection surface matters if you like to make most of the projector's resolution and...
How to choose a lens
Nov 2013, S Ortel
To calculate what lens you can use with your projector to fill your screen or surface you need two things: 1. The...
color samples for front projection
Projection material basics
Nov 2013, S Ortel
There are three types of projection materials:
  •    Those intended for front projection
 •    Those designed for...
 
Point of View
The Idea Behind Projection Mapping
Apr 2013, S Ortel
The the term "mapping" shrouds the process of aligning imagery with the architectural features and proportions of a...
Never Do Projection in the Theatre
Mar 2013, S Ortel
When Michael Mitnick first handed me his multimedia play Ed, Downloaded, I turned its pages with significant...
projection on grey gauze on Rebecca
Dimensionality
Mar 2013, S Ortel
When I read reviews and comments about shows that have projected elements, I often come across the complaint that they...
Projection Design Costs
Mar 2013, S Ortel
Being a projection designer is a lot of fun, but it is also a business. I always try to be clear about what costs money...
projection mapping on Carrie -The Musical
When Did We Start Mapping Everything?
Jan 2013, S Ortel
It had occurred to me dimly some time ago that "mapping" might be a new word for an old concept. Recently, I was asked...