Blurb:
This immersive video essay explores how the historic cinematic technique of Pepper’s Ghost was used to transform the way in which people engage with the unreal. Displaying those passed or simply artificial, revolutionised the way people interact with the non-tangible elements of screen, cinema and theatre. In this video, we explain the origins of this technique and how it can be achieved, not only in the real world, but in your lounge-room too.
What did we get out of it?
We gathered the skills necessary to successfully develop a crafted set that projects and gives a holographic effect. We culminated communicative and team building skills that saw us all mutually network and create together successfully. We learnt how to integrate various different technologies and programs to create a polished media product.
Produced by:
Jude Islip
Jessie Mahina Caesar
Sarah Jackson -Harris
Sherly Lim
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