Lighthearted: Exmouth Lighthouse Centenary

Who

Shire of Exmouth, WA

What

Architectural Storytelling, Architectural Projection

Where

Exmouth, Western Australia

When

December 2012

‘Lighthearted’ was created to celebrate the Centenary of the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse in remote WA Exmouth. The mapped “architectural storytelling” projection light show onto the historic lighthouse was a feature of the local community celebrations.

The 29 minute projection show featured animated interpretations of the history of the area, based on heritage research and consultation with community members and shire staff. Comic storytelling were interwoven with artwork and cultural material from local community members and artists to create a show with something for everyone.

The project involved 3d templating offsite, based on blueprints, diagrams and photographic surveys of the building, and then final mapping on site using rapid-mapping techniques. High powered projection equipment from Mosaic AV was shipped in for the show which was presented on 9th December 2o12.

…they’re using REAL magic!!!!

5 year old in the audience
  • Animation of the ghostly Lighthouse Keeper, who entertained with tales and history about the Vlaming Head Lighthouse
  • A spectacular moving image sequence of the actual prism of the Exmouth lighthouse prism.
  • Animation depicting the Japanese Bombers flying overhead, and the radar stationed at Vlamingh Head
  • The Lighthouse Keeper talking about their diet while living at the Lighthouse
  • Animation representing the mysterious Harold E Holt Base located nearby
  • Animation of the lighthouse blueprint, overlaid over the lighthouse
  • Animation of the traditional Thalanygi story accompanied by didgeridoo played by Jeremy Bartlett
  • The Mermaid sings "I wanna marry a lighthouse keeper"