Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct Ok - I am reading the Twitter feeds and see there is a new castle projection show coming. Magic Memories and You. The castle has been digitally mapped out and 16 projectors in four locations will be doing their work to make the castle come alive with flames and spinning torrents etc Also - 500 photos will be hand picked on a daily basis from the Disney Photo Pass system This sounds very cool. Does anyone know more? The project technology reminds me of what I saw a couple months back here in CT. Pink Floyd - The Wall concert. It was amazing how as each brick was placed in the wall - the projectors " lit it up" with a moving image. tre cool indeed. Can you imagine this projector show technology applied to any large outdoor shape - say on the top deck of the Disney Cruise Line I am very excited to learn more !!!
Originally Posted By utahjosh Ever since I discovered the digital mapping of a building and projecting on it that way, iv'e been dying to see Disney incorporate it really well. The opening of Paris Tower of Terror was how it's DONE.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct I have heard about the tower opening and so many people have commented how good it was. I have to YouTube it and Che k it out. Here is a photo I found about the castle projection <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/5369139764/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/i...9139764/</a> And the projector locations <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/5368753536/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/i...8753536/</a>
Originally Posted By leobloom I haven't seen the pictures in motion, but the still shots make the Castle look as bad as the 25th birthday cake IMO. Maybe it looks better in the show.
Originally Posted By Manfried This is a variation of what they did at EPCOT, only more sophisticated.
Originally Posted By dl1956 Is this using the same technology as the "Nutcracker Suite" projection show that's been going on at IASW Holiday for the last several years, and is this particular version with guests' pictures also going to be done at IASW this year?
Originally Posted By dl1956 Just saw the first videos of the Castle projection show; imho, it is extremely well done, and besides the artistic execution, I believe it will be very popular with the mass of the WDW guests. It appears to me to be the logical improvement and extension of the IASW Holiday and the WOC Tron: Legacy technology, and I can see this becoming widespread thru out all the Parks.
Originally Posted By Doobie Just wanted to put a links here. Here's our Castle Show coverage. We also include Alan Bruun's presentation on the creation of the show which is very interesting. Until I heard that I was pretty down on the concept but it's clear (to me anyway) this isn't something they just quickly threw together. <a href="http://LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-1142.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/Lotio...1142.asp</a> Doobie.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct Thank you Doobie for sharing Wow ... I am so impressed, pleased and excited. What gorgeous visuals. Go Disney !! The possible combinations for holiday specific shows are endless. What a smart idea. ) Gush and drool
Originally Posted By Doobie I was talking to one of the creatives after the show and he off-handedly mentioned how it's a projection and can be changed relatively easily. I then tried to pin him down on various holiday themed shows which of course he didn't answer, but hopefully it is something they plan to do. Doobie.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct To dl1956 - I have not been to the CA parks during the holiday but hearing more about all the unique touches such as the small world holiday, makes me want to visit. Additional holiday treatments would motivate me more to visit WDW during the holidays.
Originally Posted By Manfried This will bring APers out in droves just to try and make sure they're regulars on the projections.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer It's a great show. Very well done.... and very misdescribed when they first mentioned it. Everyone thought it was a slide show. (or something.) Didn't watch the whole thing, I'd rather be surprised, but the only complaint is the screen on Tower I. Looks terribly obvious. The rest? Great. Nice Walt quote, love the pyro. And yeah, update it for the Holidays! For Wishes, even! Lots can be sone with this.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Or at least plussing it. I wouldn't want them to think that they can run something like this without pyro. That's just cheap.
Originally Posted By Doobie I agree the screen looks terrible. It was confirmed that it will not be up there all day, it'll only be put up for the show. Doobie.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer That's good. I guess it'll be lowered and raised as needed. Surprised that they just can't put a smaller screen/scrim up on the INSIDE of the balcony's window instead of just plopping one on top.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Or at least plussing it. I wouldn't want them to think that they can run something like this without pyro. That's just cheap. >> Obviously they need pyro. But they need to get rid of that damn music.My god, I'm sick of that music.
Originally Posted By Doobie There is a pyro shot at the end. It's a actually pretty cool because the "pyro" starts as a projection and continues into real pyro. And I did verify the pyro is a part of the show, not just for the premiere. Doobie.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Obviously they need pyro.<<< We think so.... With this pyro less show, they might not. >>>There is a pyro shot at the end. It's a actually pretty cool because the "pyro" starts as a projection and continues into real pyro. And I did verify the pyro is a part of the show, not just for the premiere.<<< Great! Very nice use of the Castle Launches, too.
