Waddesdon Manor lit up with festive splendor
Yes Events deployed 11 Christie DWU23-HS 1DLP® laser projectors – supplied by Christie partner A.C. Entertainment Technologies – to map the stunning 10-minute content designed by mapping expert Jamie Shiels. The content, inspired by the festive season and popular children’s books, was projected onto the façade of the French Renaissance-style Loire chateau for festive revellers to enjoy as part of a ‘Christmas at Waddesdon’ experience.
Waddesdon Manor was open to the public over the Christmas period, allowing visitors to see the site’s grand interior rooms, enjoy some of the range of festive food that’s on offer, take in the outdoor light trail, and view the outdoor mapping experience. The ‘Once Upon a Time’ theme for the latest season took inspiration from iconic children’s books such as Alice in Wonderland, The Snow Queen, and Peter Pan.
The Manor’s stunning façade includes many uneven surfaces, creating an installation and content challenge. An existing laser scan of the building was incorporated into media software, allowing the team to visualize where to locate the projector towers before going on-site. The team also had to consider the issue of fog potentially blocking the projection, so they ensured the projectors were not positioned too far from the building.
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