Broadway Quality Scenic Projections

Don Berlin explains how Broadway Media offers the world's largest selection of Broadway-quality, licensor-approved digital projection resources. 

Imagine being able to use Broadway-quality digital scenery without the Broadway-level expense.

If you’re new to projections, you may be understandably apprehensive about diving into the realm of digital scenery. Scenic Projections serve as an innovative way to elevate your production - and it’s easier than you may think! 

Why Scenic Projections?

Offered at a fraction of the price of traditional scenery, Scenic Projections offer a creative approach to enhance your production. Made by Theatre-Makers for Theatre-Makers, their projections deliver vibrant, animated imagery to complement your production. 

First, projections are easy to use and allow you to perform anywhere indoors. The projections are pre-programmed into their signature software, StagePlayer, which comes FREE with every order. In addition, the packages are accurate to the official scripts and cues, so you can simply plug-in and perform. 

Building large sets can be expensive, and swapping sets quickly may be cumbersome. Digital projections are an affordable alternative where you can change scenes with a click of a button! Plus, you can certainly use physical set pieces in tandem with theatrical projections to add creativity and heighten the immersive experience for your audience.

A Solution for Special Effects 

Perhaps the most exciting part about using projections is making special effects happen! For instance, in Shrek the Musical the projections include an animation of the dragon breaking through the window and breathing  fire at the audience. Animated with accurate proportions and perspective, it looks like the dragon is actually coming out of the scene. 

Scenic Projections for Anastasia feature the original designs by award-winning Projection Designer Aaron Rhyne, straight from the Broadway production, transporting audiences to imperial Russia, grand ballrooms, and the breathtaking journey to Paris. Standout special effects include the dancing ghosts during “Once Upon a December” and the fast-moving train ride scene. 

What you need to make projections possible:

Using projections is easier than it seems. You only need three items to make digital scenery work in your space, and the first two are items you probably already have! You’ll need: 

1. A playback device (computer) such as a Mac or a PC. 

2. A flat-finish projection surface - which can be the cyclorama you already have on your stage, a painted back wall, or even painted flats! Any surface that reflects light - even just a little bit - can be a screen. 

3. A projector, ideally with a short-throw lens and a minimum of 5,000 lumens. We recommend front projection or hanging your projector from a light bar. If you’re unable to hang your projector, you can build a platform, install a ground row in front, or place it on your floor.

From professional theatres to school troupes, Theatre-Makers at all levels use Scenic Projections to maximise the storytelling and design of their productions, making it the go-to solution for live performance. 

For more information about Scenic Projection show packages, visit broadwaymedia.com