Guide to projectors for interactive installations

Video projectors are one of the most important tools for creators of interactive installations. The information for projectors is available on various websites, but this 2 part guide will focus on their use in production and interactive environments. Part 1 will focus on the projector as hardware(lenses, lumens, surfaces etc), and part 2 will go into more details on the software and calibration considerations. This will gather some of that disparate knowledge into the important bits you need to make informed decisions about creating a high quality experience. They vary in scale from pocket-sized (or smaller) pico’s to refrigerator sized Read more

What is 3D Data Capture?

A document put together by SPAR Point Group detailing the many ways that 3D data can be captured. What is 3D Data Capture Includes image examples and a glossary of the 3D Data terms. Georeferenced, non-georeferenced, Laser scanning, Time of Flight, Phase-based, hand-held / close range, photogrammetry, structured light scanners and sonar.

Ceramatech – Ceramic Materials and Equipment

www.ceramatech.co.uk Ceramatech stocks a comprehensive range of Clays & Glazes, Underglazes & Stains, Raw Materials & Oxides, Tools,Equipment & Accessories. Frontier Works is Just Off the North Circular Road in North Tottenham, North London. Open Daily 8.30 ’till 3, & ’till 12 on selected Saturdays. Recommended to check stock before making a visit & to confirm someone is in. The daily ‘Delivery Run’, when the Warehouse closes (usually at 3, but can vary from day to day). Free Customer Parking for collections is available in the yard. 0208-885-4492 info@ceramatech.co.uk Ceramatech Ltd,16-17 Frontier Works, 33 Queen Street, London N17 8JA

Rabbit Skin Glue

Glue Size Rabbit skin glue granules Water Double boiler (or similar) Soak the granules in cold water for at least 2 hours. A guideline for proportions would be: Canvas sizing             1 : 30  (granules : water) Chalk ground              1 : 15 Half chalk ground Heat the soaked solution in the top chamber of the double boiler until the size has melted (no granules are visible). Take care not to overheat and cook the solution, the lower part of the boiler should only brought to a simmer. Apply to the support, hot for hardboard, plywood and MDF; blood temperature for canvas, Read more

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