I started by photos I had taken on campus, and uploaded them as backgrounds. Using quads I marked off surfaces I would project on. Then on each quad, I masked off areas I did not want projected on, including trees (I don't recommend this--just use Photoshop). I found videos on Youtube, imported them, and assigned them to quads. I found that an essential part of Madmapper is using the input screen to adjust what is shown. I meticulously rearranged my quads in the input screen until quad groups where seamlessly sharing one video. The last step was adding lines to add movement and directional emphasis.
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This was my first time using Madmapper. I am coming from a background of little digital work; I mostly use Processing and Movie Maker to make videos. I found the user interface to be very friendly. The masking tool is limited but works for basic geometric shapes--Photoshop would make masking complicated objects much easier. Overall I enjoy the program and think there is a lot of potential for critical aesthetic work, especially in combination with videos and interactive capabilities. This is a great way to install a large scale piece with little investment. I would like to use Madmapper to make more interactive socially engaged pieces in the future.
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