Projection Mapping

Projection mapping is similar to video mapping and spatial augmented reality, and is a projection technique used to turn objects, often irregularly shaped, into a display surface for video projection.

Figure 1: Disney Projection Mapping Illusion [Haunted Mansion] (1990s): Combination of Visual Perspective Illusion (perceptually adjusted appearance), Forced Perspective Illusion (constructed ‘false’ physical reality), and Instrument Perspective Illusion (secondary visual images/film, plus projected appearance): whereby created is the Illusion of ‘floating’ 3-D ‘talking head’.