CHAPTER 30VIDEO PROJECTION FOR THE STAGE
PROJECTIONS HAVE BECOME an important part of the theatrical experience. United Scenic Artists, the union for theatrical designers, recently added the position of Projection Designer to its existing design categories of scenery, lights, sound, and costumes. Most musicals on Broadway today have a projected image component. But they aren’t the only place projections are used. Many museums have video displays that discuss historical events as part of their exhibits. Concert video walls have been standard in arenas everywhere because they give the audience a much more intimate view of the performer than would normally be possible from hundreds of feet away. Sports venues also use video walls to give fans ...
