"Baidarka" Projection Mapping : An Exhibition Practice to Project Video Image Directly to a Cultural Heritage

Abstract

Projection Mapping (PJM) is a technique for displaying visuals such as computer graphics onto buildings or walls using projectors. This study proposed a new exhibition method using PJM onto a cultural heritage to let audiences learn information of cultural heritage. In detail, "Baidarka", an animal-skin boat by Aleut has been used. This boat has been collected in Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples and has many historical information. This study has been exhibited at Hakodate City Museum. It was the evaluation of the exhibition by questionnaire. The results show us that this PJM method is useful to enhance interests and understanding of audiences. There were many favorable opinions from audiences. In addition, have heard some opinions of organizers. On the other hand, It was reconsidered contents of this study.