Glossary

3D mapping

Mapping content that exploits a surface's depth to create illusions of movement, collapse or extrusion.

3D mapping shows are rendered from the audience's main viewpoint using an accurate 3D model of the building. Shadows and perspective tricks make stones appear to fall out or windows seem to open; the illusion works best for viewers close to that ‘sweet spot’.

Related terms

• Anamorphic illusionAn image that looks correct (often 3D) only from one viewing position.
• Facade mappingProjection mapping onto the front of a building, the classic large-scale format of light f…
• 3D model (of the surface)A digital model of the building or object, used to render content and calibrate projectors…