3D Projection Mapping
The project
For Halloween, one of Britain’s most haunted heritage sites turned up the terror. LCI was tasked with helping Hampton Court Palace bring its ghostly legends to (after)life with a spine-tingling AV spectacle. Working alongside immersive experts Pastporte, we transformed a self-guided family trail into an atmospheric walk-through teeming with paranormal projection and creepy sonic design.
The challenge
The goal was to strike a careful balance between fright and family-friendly, all within a centuries-old royal building. Our team had to design and install a dynamic AV experience that not only spooked, startled, and surprised – but did so without damaging the Grade I listed surroundings or disrupting the delicate historical interiors.
The solution
We created a multi-room multimedia journey using a clever combo of projection mapping, immersive audio, and moody lighting. Key technical components included:
A bespoke Séance Room, using a BrightSign XT1144, HD222, and Enttec E-Streamer DMX recorder, projected supernatural phenomena like ouija boards and drifting ectoplasm across the walls
Casio projectors and BrightSign media players to animate ghostly apparitions and haunted portraits
JBL EON610 powered speakers for spectral sound design
Showtec Compact Par 7 Tri LED uplighters for eerie environmental washes
The impact
The trail was a haunting hit. Families braved the palace’s darkest corners, led by atmospheric cues and spectral illusions that kept them guessing at every turn. The event elevated Hampton Court’s Halloween offer with an AV experience that blended historical intrigue with immersive theatrics, drawing crowds and critical praise alike.
