ACCAD is delighted to announce publication of the 2nd edition of Digital Media Projection Design & Technology for Theatre by Associate Professor Alex Oliszewski and his co-authors, Daniel Fine, Associate Professor at the University of Iowa and Daniel Roth, podcast host of Event Explorer. The new edition will be released on January 30, 2025.

This updated edition comprehensively details the integration of digital media and projections in theatre and live performance, providing foundational skills, best practices, and real-world applications. It offers an overview of the professional field, including current industry standards and workflows for digital media/projection design and its related aesthetics, techniques, and technologies.

The book introduces readers to the fundamentals of creating and executing digital content, including photography, still images, generative AI, video, animation, real-time effects, generative art, data, and interactive digital media. It also covers the types and use of industry-standard equipment, guiding readers through technical tasks such as programming media servers, converging and blending projectors, projection mapping, and more.

The second edition is enriched with new content throughout, including two new chapters on the latest technologies and trends in virtual performance, motion capture, generative AI, and VR/AR. Additionally, ten new case studies from diverse practitioners have been added, and the book is restructured with shorter chapters for more straightforward navigation and reference. An eResource page is included, featuring sample assets and interviews with leading projection designers.

This book serves as the primary or supplemental textbook for courses in Projection Design, Theatre, and Digital Media Design courses. It is also valuable for emerging practitioners.

Congratulations to Associate Professor Alex Oliszewski and his colleagues on this remarkable achievement!

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