Explanation of the Immersive Experience
At the Wizard of Oz Museum in Cape Canaveral, three-dimensional scene designs were possible with advances in recent computer technology, enabling animated scene experience on all four walls and the floor.
There are a few installations in some museums using similar technology named 360-degree view, but it is not the same.
The main difference is in addition to wall projection, projection to the floor is utilized. The ceiling utilization in the ideal Immersive environment is also a bonus. I am aware of three different locations in the country where visitors can experience various Immersive Experiences. They are in New York, Atlanta, Toronto, Orlando and Las Vegas.
In a few major cities in the USA in the past few years, the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit was on temporary display for two or three months, with computers and projectors moved later to repeat the same shows in different cities.
One of the biggest challenges for building selection for the exhibit is locating one with a light-colored floor since projection is almost invisible on a darker-colored floor.
I recently experienced low-quality projection during my visit to Orlando Immersive Van Gogh at the Convention Center with a dark concrete floor.
Scenes are almost not visible on the dark floor, resulting in visitors experiencing the main view of all four walls.
In the Wizard of Oz Museum, we installed a new lighter color floor for visitors to have an immersive experience as close to reality, providing a unique opportunity for a better experience.
Usually, twice as many laser projectors are required to cover the floor as all four walls combined.
In the case of the Wizard of Oz museum, out of 31 projectors, 15 cover all four walls, and 16 cover the floor. The number of projectors installed per square foot of coverage is the main factor since it results in better-quality images.
In the case of the Orlando exhibit, they use 50 projectors to cover a 6,000 s. f. room, while we use 31 for 2000 s. f. as an example.
In summary, for the Orlando exhibit to have quality images similar to the Wizard of Oz museum, 93 projectors are needed.
In conclusion, based on the facts provided, images are almost twice as sharp at the Wizard of Oz Museum compared to the Orlando exhibit or similar temporary installations.
6 main reasons to visit our museum
The Wizard of Oz museum in Cocoa Beach offers a unique and immersive experience that combines computer technology with art. 3D scene designs projected on all four walls and the floor provide a 360-degree view of the original book scenes. The use of a light color floor ensures sharp and clear images. With a variety of scenes available, including a new one coming soon, the museum is a must-visit for anyone looking for a special and unforgettable experience.
- The museum offers an immersive experience that is unlike any other museum installation. It utilizes the latest computer technology to create 3D scene designs that are projected on all four walls and the floor. This creates a fully immersive environment that transports visitors to the world of the Wizard of Oz.
- The museum has installed a light color floor to ensure that the projection is visible and of high quality. This is a unique feature that is not available in other museums with similar technology.
- The museum has used 31 projectors to cover a 2000 square foot room, resulting in better quality images than other similar installations that require twice as many projectors to cover the same area.
- The museum features scenes from the original Wizard of Oz book, which are designed from scratch to include every detail. This makes the scenes complex and captivating, providing visitors with a unique experience.
- The museum currently offers six scenes, including the Tornado, Munchkin Land, Poppies field with the Emerald City, Dark Forest, Witches Castle, and mice pulling a wagon with the lion from the book. An additional scene, "A party inside an Emerald City," is coming soon.
- The museum plans to complete all seven Wizard of Oz scenes before adding another painter exhibit. This ensures that visitors can expect new and exciting experiences each time they visit.