Homweork 10

1) What did you learn about projection mapping this past weekend? Produce a blog entry with your observations and feel free to include reflections on the process and instructor. If possible, please add 1 or 2 screenshots representing the project you were working on. 

I could not stay for the rest of the workshop, but I truly enjoyed learning how to make animations and do projection mapping on my computer. Although I am not a big fan of computers and/or new media, I found the sound-interactive program really amazing and fun to work with. With the sound-interactive program, not only the artwork can become 4D but also the audience can be a part of the artwork. 

Screenshot when I was making the animation using Modul8 

Screenshot when I was making the projection mapping
using the animation I made on Modul8 on another software called MadMapper

2) Research 1 artist who has used projection mapping or public light installation creatively. 

I was intrigued by how the sound and animation/video can be integrated into one piece of artwork. So, I looked for a projection mapping/public light installation what incorporated both sound and projection mapping.

What I found on YouTube is the video above filmed on November 28th in 2011. For its advertisement, Nokia Lumia 800 with Windows phone brought the world-famous DJ deadmau5 and the projection mapping to create an amazing free light show at Millbank Tower, London. 

In order to make this event happen, Millbank was plunged into darkness with the iconic tower acting as the canvas for a never-before-seen spectacular. Each of the 120 meter high building's 800 windows were covered with vinyl as 16 powerful projectors, stationed 300 meters away on the other side of the river, beamed 3D images onto the structure. Huge butterflies flew across the London skyline and the tower was twisted, pulsated and even fell down. Billed as the "future of live events" the spectacular show was accompanied by music from super producer deadmau5, who created exclusive remixes for the performance -- adding the 4th dimension.

3) Most of you agreed on sharing your blogs; please spend some time doing so and leave feedback by commenting on select entries. Please leave a minimum of 5 comments. 

4) I have encouraged you to schedule appointments with Sean with regards to printing your Tinkercad model in 3D. Sean told me that he might not have enough time for individual printing but that he is trying to accommodate some students if you approach him in groups; also, you may want to talk to Brian instead (email <Bulfer@exchange.tc.columbia.edu>) if you can do the printing on a Sunday afternoon (2-6pm); Jessica, whom you have met, may be helpful, too; she is usually in on Wednesday afternoon before class; and other times. As I've said, there is no specific due date on this.

I actually got Jessica's help to print my design. When she saw my original design seen in below, she told me to flip it because it would not get printed if the foundation is too weak to hold up the rest of the structure.

So, I flipped it upside down as seen in below:

Then, Jessica told me to download it as .STL from the Tinkercad.com and transfer it to MakerWare. Then, when I clicked the Make It button, the Make dialog appeared with the following options: 

• Make it Now/Export to File. 

Because I had to print it via SD card, I selected Export to File. Then, I transferred the saved file to the SD card which I later put it into the printer.

Then, I had to preheat the printer and test if the platform was leveled.

Once I got everything ready, I could print as seen in below:

After long hours of printing, I finally got my "welcome home" sign. Unfortunately, someone took it out from the printer, and I found out that one of the rings was broken. So, here it is:

Although the ring got broken, I am happy with what I've got. I really enjoyed every process of 3D printing and the outcome! ;)