This project began as a simple experiment with a home projector. I started testing how motion graphics could transform ordinary walls and objects into immersive visual experiences. Rather than projecting onto a flat surface, I became fascinated with making the physical objects themselves feel alive.
One of my first successful experiments was projecting my Bold Pursuit animation directly onto a door. Suddenly, the door wasn't just a door anymore—it became part of the story. The animation blended with the real-world geometry, creating an illusion that felt surprisingly convincing.
That sparked a much bigger idea.
I began exploring how AI could generate scenes that perfectly matched a specific camera perspective.
This led to a series of experiments, including playful concepts like the Gummy Bears projection, where the wall appeared to open into completely different environments while maintaining the original perspective.
That question led me from a small room to imagining much larger architectural spaces. As a proof of concept, I chose a venue in Frederick and used a custom ComfyUI workflow to generate projection mapping animations from a reference image of the building. By preserving the original perspective and architectural geometry, I was able to visualize how the projection could interact with the structure before ever setting up a projector on location.
The result was a collection of concept animations designed specifically for the venue's architecture, demonstrating how AI-assisted workflows can rapidly prototype large-scale projection mapping ideas and transform a static building into a dynamic storytelling canvas.
To be continued...
