The Art of Projection

The Art of Projection focuses on the birth of animation and projection technology all the way to the present use. Participants will gain skills in basic animation, video editing, projection mapping along with a whole range of making skills!

Participants will be inspired by old technology and how it might inform media making with contemporary tools, they will gain confidence in researching and using the SLQ collection and learn key skills for contemporary creatives using equipment like laser cutters, 3D printers and more.

Please be aware that each session builds upon the last and tickets are sold at one price for all three sessions.

1 – 5 pm, 20 July

An introduction to the history of animation and projection as a screen medium (art and film), stereographs, zoetropes and modern-day technology use for projection mapping, large scale artworks and more. Participants will create an animation for Phenakistoscope (the first widespread animation device) and Zoetrope devices with photographic and illustrated images from the State Library collection using Photoshop.

Participants will take home two custom-made animation objects.

1 – 5 pm, 3 Aug

Magic lanterns, holographs, holograms and Peppers ghost, this session aims to cover the history of the several types of projection and illusion techniques and their linkages with new technologies. During the workshop participants will learn basic video editing to make their own floating hologram (Pepper’s Ghost) along with using The Edge tools and equipment.

Participants will take home their own custom-made personal hologram display device and video.

4 – 8 pm, 17 Aug

This session will focus on modern-day projection mapping, using State Library digital collection items to create a video work that will be mapped to a physical space outside of The Edge. During the session, participants will learn how to use video editing and projection mapping apps, Adobe Premiere Pro and TouchDesigner.

Please note that this workshop will take place from 4pm to 8pm on this Saturday so participants can see their designs projected in the evening.

• Participants must be over 16 years of age.
• Enclosed, flat footwear must be worn at all times.

Please read The Edge Booking Terms and Conditions. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more.

Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment.

Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking.

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