Projection Design
Projection deisgn is like a Swiss Army Knife:
a combination of assets that can present different solutions and enhance the theatrical
story-telling process when brought together into a cohesive pairing. Video projections
allow for the integration of digital artwork into the overall stage picture. Due to their
flexibility, projections can bring a new dimension of emotion and movement to the visual
frame.
My process starts with an in-depth analysis of the story. As all theatrical professionals know, this is a critical first step in understanding the enjoying the story we are about to share. Following the initial analysis, a conversation with the director is essential to understanding the role which the design will fulfill and accomplish.
Since digital visuals can be compelling, it is crucial to have a solid foundation and guidelines on how and when the design will utilize projected media. I work closely with the team to craft the overall visual narrative, using the appropriate historical imagery, original artwork, photography, moving-image, video, and illustrations to compose the visual field that projections represent.
Research, storyboarding, capture, procuring content, editing, and compositing are all a part of a solid and functional creation process. Once I arrive in the theatre, composing the visual elements' imagery, construction, and timings results in the design's outcome
August Rush - An eruption of imagery to express the mind of a young boy
was the basis of the projection design for the pre-broadway run of August Rush. The apex of the visual narrative was August’s Rhapsody where music and imagery collided into an explosion of aural and visual euphoria.
Folxtales - a video installation
shedding light on student work at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign’s theatre program was the premises for what would become Folxtales, an outdoor showcase of actor and designer talents projected onto the 4200 square foot facade of the Krannert Center’s Foellinger Great Hall.