I have done lots of research on previous 3D mapping projects, most are timed to music or have sound accompanying them. I plan to do the same. Originally I was planning on doing it to Electronic music as a spectacular visual treat for the audience to create the wow factor. But I know now we must tell a story, so maybe some theatrical music and sounds would be better suited to tell a story.
I did some research all over Lincoln. There are some walls within the university which would be alright to project onto but I found delight in the very old buildings. Here are a few I found which would be great to use.
This one is my favorite, because it’s part of the cathedral, not too big, very interesting in design and has a great location. See all the green area picture below, that’s right in front of it. Plenty of room for a tower, or two for the high power projectors and plenty of room for a crowd of people. The only problem with these places, is the permissions I would need to get to do such a thing. I would first need permissions for the projection itself and then the sound permissions. I can imagine it being very difficult around the cathedral and the middle of town. But If my idea is chosen for the project I will try my best. I know people in the events industry, people who have done festivals, events in town and club events. I have the equipment and contacts, just need to council on my side!
As for stories, I’m afraid I don’t have them nailed. I have concepts and rough ideas but I have been forced to change my idea I had over summer because if the change of the course. I have taken into account some of the locations I am wanting to project onto, and tailored some of the stories around them.
Old vs new technology – I could create a film focusing on the transformation of tech over the years. I could make the door open to show the machine parts changing over years, and the home tech changing. Warfare changes, maybe destroy and rebuild the structure with different tech. I could have a character like the Lincoln imp change throughout the film into a high tech character. I could have the tech fight each other and then harmonise as it all comes together.
Religion and Lincoln – I thought if I create a film projected onto the cathedral, I could create a film about how religion build the cathedral and helped Lincoln protect itself and develop. I like the idea of having the Lincoln imp being a guide throughout the film. The people sought refuge and comfort in the cathedral. I would also turn things a bit super natural too. Angels, demons, devils, creatures of myths all coming together.
Music – If I could get a suitable mashup together I could explore the history of music. As the music develops, maybe I could also go throughout the history of animation and various histories. Again, the evolution of the arts.
I did some research on some 3D projections and created a rather attractive mood board.
