Automated Interactive Popup Book
The project
Designed for the Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB) in collaboration with the TBWA agency, this event installation takes the form of a giant, automated pop-up book. The phygital installation relies on a complex DMX control system to animate three mechanical double pages with precise opening times ranging between 42 and 51 seconds. The major technical challenge consisted of perfectly synchronizing the movement of the structure's motors with a video mapping system projected directly onto the raised elements. Consequently, the team configured the remote control infrastructure on Windows and programmed all the mechanical sequences to ensure the flawless technical execution of this immersive experience.
- DMX
- Video Mapping
- Arduino
- Installation interactive
- Mapping vidéo
- Activation événementielle
In action
Behind the build
Project description
The project consists of developing the technical and interactive control system for a giant, automated 'Popup Book' for the Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB). It is a phygital installation comprising mechanical pages that unfold to serve as a medium for video projections (mapping).
Context and challenges
Commissioned by Highlab Marketing & Technologies via the TBWA agency for the OFB, this event project aims to create an immersive experience. The main technical challenge lies in the precise synchronization between the mechanical actions of the book's motors and the video projection system (mapping) via the DMX protocol.
Key achievements
Development and configuration of the control system for an automated book composed of a base, 3 animated double pages, and one fixed double page. Integration and configuration of precise timings for the motors managing the opening and closing of the pages. Implementation of a remote control environment and preparation of the infrastructure for video mapping on the relief structures.
Results
Successful implementation of the technical infrastructure allowing synchronization between the mechanics of the book and the video projection.
Technologies and skills
DMX control, Video Mapping, Mechanical synchronization, Windows
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