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David Bengali, who designed projections for Kid Prince and Pablo, describes projection design clearly in this episode of What I Do: “Projection designers are responsible for all the filmmaking stuff that happens on stage.” Projection designers create everything that is projected onstage, including filmed footage, live footage of actors on stage, and photos. Projection design is highly collaborative, and designers like David work closely with lighting, sound, scenic, and costume designers, as well as directors and choreographers, to create the world of the play. Projection designers help to create the setting for a production’s story to unfold.

What to Look and Listen for:

• the use of a sound-mixing device called a Beatmaker and the way it shaped David’s projection design decisions
• strategies for experimenting with various elements of projection design, like using a “live feed” camera to show small production elements as they happen in real time
• the important role that programming plays in projection design
• examples of collaborative design decisions—how many ways does David collaborate with other designers?

Think About:

• How is projection design for the theater different from film and television? What skills does a theatrical projection designer need?
• David says, “Working as a projection designer has changed the way I look at the world as I walk around, but you don’t have to be a projection designer to keep your eyes open in that way.” Try this for yourself! Look around you and choose one element of your surroundings to frame as a photo. You might take a picture with a camera or cell phone or draw what you see on paper. How does framing a scene change it?

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