• The oldest known example of projection mapping dates back to 1969, when Disney employed a rudimentary technique of 3D face mapping to bring the busts of the Haunted Mansion of Disney theme parks to life.
• Owing to a clever use of light, they were able to record on a 16mm film a head-shot of several actors singing the spooky theme song and the result was projected onto 5 busts known as the “Grim Grinning Ghosts”.

• In this video we can see how to use the corner pin technique to adapt the video’s four corners to the four corners of the chosen surface. In this way, the characteristic optical illusion of a 3D mapping is achieved: the video seems to be part of the surface, or the surface seems to be a flat screen on which a video is played.

• Nowadays, we have the technologies to make this technique as complex as we want. In this project, for example, we used the projection mapping technique to simulate that the 1,500 circular containers were illuminated to form a single screen that showed information about our project for the Spanish Pavilion at World Expo 2012. In order to do so it is necessary to create masks in the shape of the object we want to animate.

• Masking techniques are essential in this discipline because they allow us to develop precise projections on irregularly shaped objects and surfaces. These methods include selectively hiding or exposing certain areas of the projected image, allowing the creation of complicated forms, shadows, and illusions.
• Masks can be used by video mappers to project images onto objects such as buildings, sculptures, or even human bodies, creating the illusion that the image is a part of the item itself.

The implementation of lasers in projection mapping can significantly enhance the overall experience by providing an additional dimension of interactivity and visual appeal. The use of lasers adds a new layer of depth to the projections, creating mesmerizing displays that can captivate and engage audiences in new and exciting ways.

When video mapping first started, it was limited to flat walls. Today, projection mapping companies like Onionlab use this technique can think far bigger and more creatively. They are no longer limited to structures or specific materials. Video mapping could also be applied to different surfaces of interior places such as shops, restaurants and different venue buildings.

One of the examples of modern use of this technique is our project, Presented By. To create this extraordinary experiential space at their retail spaces in Dubai, Doha and Riyadh, we used 3D mapping on the sculptured walls and floors to enhance the shopping experience.