A method of producing a Pepper's Ghost, includes projecting an image of a subject onto a reflective and transparent screen to create a virtual image of the subject alongside an object, the subject in the virtual image having a color temperature. The object is illuminated with light having a color and intensity that results in a color temperature of the object at least approximately matching the color temperature of the subject in the virtual image. The subject in the virtual image has a luminance and may be illuminated with light having a color and intensity that results in a luminance of the object at least approximately matching the luminance of the subject in the virtual image.
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holographic projection systems primarily comprising computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices for the display of three dimensional virtual images
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A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FOIL FOR PRODUCING A PEPPER'S GHOST ILLUSION
A method of producing a Pepper's Ghost Illusion comprising using a reflective and semi transparent foil 10 formed from a polymeric composite, the polymeric composite including a flame retardant.
A telepresence system includes a projector for generating an image, a projection screen for reviewing the image generated by the projector and generating a reflected image and a foil for reviewing the reflected image generated by the projection screen. The foil generates and directs partially reflected image toward an audience, the partially reflected image being perceived by the audience as a virtual image or hologram located on a viewing stage. Additionally, the system incorporates a camera for filming an individual through the foil, the camera being located on a camera side of the foil and positioned adjacent to the viewing stage, the individual being located on an individual side of the foil and positioned on a filming stage.
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Method of manufacturing foil for producing a pepper's ghost illusion
A method of producing a Pepper's Ghost Illusion comprising using a reflective and semi transparent foil formed from a polymeric composite, the polymeric composite including a flame retardant.
A telepresence system includes a projector for generating an image, a projection screen for reviewing the image generated by the projector and generating a reflected image and a foil for reviewing the reflected image generated by the projection screen. The foil generates and directs partially reflected image toward an audience, the partially reflected image being perceived by the audience as a virtual image or hologram located on a viewing stage. Additionally, the system incorporates a camera for filming an individual through the foil, the camera being located on a camera side of the foil and positioned adjacent to the viewing stage, the individual being located on an individual side of the foil and positioned on a filming stage.
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A mobile studio for producing video and audio content includes a vehicle having a body mounted on a chassis. The body includes a studio chamber enclosure formed by a floor, a ceiling, spaced opposite outer side walls and spaced outer front and rear walls, and the floor includes a stage area. The mobile studio further includes at least one LED lighting assembly located in the studio chamber enclosure that is suitable for providing sufficient illumination for image capture such that a captured image is suitable for projection as a Pepper's Ghost image, at least one camera to capture an image of a subject on the stage area and generate the captured image, and a communications device to transmit the captured image.
Projection apparatuses and associated methods are provided. A representative apparatus includes: a support frame defining a projection area; a polymeric screen of sheet material sized and shaped to span at least a portion of the projection area; a retention member operative to contact the polymeric screen along an edge thereof; and a tensioning assembly operative to apply tension to the screen via the retention member, the tensioning assembly being operative to selectively reposition the retention member relative to the support frame.
A method of producing a Pepper's Ghost Illusion comprising using a reflective and semi-transparent foil formed from a polymeric composite, the polymeric composite including a flame retardant.
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Projection apparatuses and associated methods are provided. A representative apparatus includes: a support frame defining a projection area; a polymeric screen of sheet material sized and shaped to span at least a portion of the projection area; a retention member operative to contact the polymeric screen along an edge thereof; and a tensioning assembly operative to apply tension to the screen via the retention member, the tensioning assembly being operative to selectively reposition the retention member relative to the support frame.
A telepresence system includes a projector for generating an image, a projection screen for reviewing the image generated by the projector and generating a reflected image and a foil for reviewing the reflected image generated by the projection screen. The foil generates and directs partially reflected image toward an audience, the partially reflected image being perceived by the audience as a virtual image or hologram located on a viewing stage. Additionally, the system incorporates a camera for filming an individual through the foil, the camera being located on a camera side of the foil and positioned adjacent to the viewing stage, the individual being located on an individual side of the foil and positioned on a filming stage.
A method of producing a Pepper's Ghost Illusion comprising using a reflective and semi-transparent foil formed from a polymeric composite, the polymeric composite including a flame retardant.
A method of producing a Pepper's Ghost Illusion comprising using a reflective and semi-transparent foil formed from a polymeric composite, the polymeric composite including a flame retardant.
A method of creating a lighting effect using a reflective and semi-transparent foil (10, 12, 22) suitable for use in creating a Pepper's Ghost image, the method comprising : i) modifying the foil such that the foil is distorted to cause light beams to separate into beams of different colours through transmition and reflection of the light beam in at least one sheet of foil; and ii) illuminating the distorted at least one sheet of foil to create a lighting effect.
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A mobile studio for producing video and audio content, the mobile studio comprising :a vehicle comprising a body mounted on a chassis, said body having a studio chamber enclosure formed by a floor, a ceiling, spaced opposite outer side walls and spaced outer front and rear walls, wherein the floor of the studio chamber comprises a stage area;at least one LED lighting assembly located in the studio chamber suitable for providing sufficient illumination for image capture such that the captured image is suitable for projection as a Pepper's Ghost image;at least one camera to capture the image of a subject on the stage area; and a communications device to transmit the captured image.
A mobile studio for producing video and audio content includes a vehicle having a body mounted on a chassis. The body includes a studio chamber enclosure formed by a floor, a ceiling, spaced opposite outer side walls and spaced outer front and rear walls, and the floor includes a stage area. The mobile studio further includes at least one LED lighting assembly located in the studio chamber enclosure that is suitable for providing sufficient illumination for image capture such that a captured image is suitable for projection as a Pepper's Ghost image, at least one camera to capture an image of a subject on the stage area and generate the captured image, and a communications device to transmit the captured image.
A codec comprising a video input (33) for receiving a continuous video stream, an encoder (42) for encoding the video stream to result in an encoded video stream, a video output (37) for transmitting the video stream and switching means (39). The switching means is for switching the encoded video stream during encoding between a first mode, in which the video stream is encoded in accordance with a first encoding format, to a second mode, in which the video stream is encoded in accordance with a second encoding format. The invention also relates to a corresponding codec for decoding the video stream. In another aspect the invention concerns a processor for identifying an outline of a subject within a video image.
This invention concerns a method of producing a Pepper's Ghost. The method may comprise projecting an image of a subject onto a reflective and transparent screen (7) to create a virtual image (15) of the subject alongside an object (21). The subject of the virtual image may have a colour temperature and the method may comprise illuminating the object (21) with light having a colour and intensity that results in a colour temperature of the object (21) at least approximately matching the colour temperature of the subject of the virtual image. The method may comprise altering the intensity of light that falls on the object (21) by moving the lighting arrangement towards or away from the object (21) whilst maintaining an intensity of light omitted by the lighting arrangement constant. The method may comprise projecting patterns (53) and/or images that would be achieved if the subject was actually present and light was reflected or transmitted by the subject and/or creating a shadow which the subject in the virtual image would make if the subject was actually present. The method may comprise creating two virtual images using the same foil. The method may comprise projecting an image of the subject onto the screen (7) onto a reflective bounce screen (4) and altering a distance between the projector and the reflective bounce screen (4) to move the virtual image.
A telepresence system comprising a projector for generating an image, a projection screen for reviewing the image generated by the projector and generating a reflected image and a foil for reviewing the reflected image generated by the projection screen. The foil generates and directs partially reflected image toward an audience, the partially reflected image being perceived by the audience as a virtual image or hologram located on a viewing stage. The system may comprise a camera for filming an individual through the foil, the camera being located on a camera side of the foil and positioned adjacent to the viewing stage, the individual being located on an individual side of the foil and positioned on a filming stage. The system may comprise a frame for providing support to the projector and foil, the projector being connected to the frame and the foil being connected to the frame using a tensioning device, the tensioning device being capable of variably adjusting tension along at least one edge of the foil so that the foil remains substantially flat and smooth. The system may comprise a video wall, the foil reflecting the image generated by the video wall. The system may comprise a parabolic mirror for reflecting the image generated by the display device toward an audience, thereby producing a reflected image that is perceived by the audience as a hologram positioned between the parabolic mirror and the audience.
A method of manufacturing a multi-layer panel having a curved reflective and/or transmitting facing layer, the method comprising the steps of: increasing and/or decreasing the pressure on a side of the thin membrane to form a pressure differential across a thin membrane to cause the thin membrane to deform to a required shape; and applying a first layer of material to an outer surface of the thin membrane whilst the thin membrane is maintained in the required shape by the increase and/or decrease in pressure, and allowing the first layer of material to cure for a pre-determined time.
A projection screen (2) having a retention member (3, 4) configured, in use, to be in contrast with at least one surface of the screen (2) along at least a portion of at least one edge of the screen. The projection screen (2) may comprise polymeric material, such as a biaxially oriented foil, and the retention member (3, 4) is bonded to the screen. The retention member (3, 4) may comprise a plurality of apertures (8) and a plurality of tensioning members (6) extending through the apertures (8) to apply tension to the screen (2). A portion of each tensioning member (6) that extends through one of the apertures (8) to contact the retention member (3, 4) may be flexible and non-resilient. The retention member (3, 4) may be configured to allow slidable engagement with the plurality of tensioning members (6). Each retention member (3, 4) may additionally comprise biasing means (54) configured to bias each retention member (3, 4) away from a neighbouring retention member, the biasing means (54) adjustable to vary the bias applied to the retention member (3, 4) when the screen (2) is in situ.
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apparatus for displaying computer-generated data. Marketing; advertising; television advertising; advertising
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equipment for displaying virtual images, in particular,
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studio services; providing movie theatre facilities;
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