THE VAMPIRE ORGANIST
Physical Model Diorama with Peppers Ghost Illusion [2022]
Be warned traveller, The Vampire is not for the faint of heart...
Inspired by The Vampire roller coaster at Chessington World of Adventures; this model is a representation of the rides station.
OVERVIEW
The Vampire Organist materialises; trapped in eternal concert - playing for his life... in death.
The model combines a physical set with a peppers ghost effect to achieve the illusion of the vampire organist. The viewer looks through a recreation of the attractions iconic entrance; constructed with a realistic stone plaster effect and ornate wooden doors, complete with working hinges.
MODEL CONSTRUCTION
A look at the construction process of the model. The first stage involved a paper mock up as proof for how to best achieve the perspective of the set. Forced perspective was achieved in the model through the side set walls being tilted to give the impression of a larger space within.
PEPPERS GHOST
The project required video composition using Adobe After Effects - utlilising an actor against a green screen.
Animated graphics were combined with the footage to create opening curtains, flying bats and lightning.
ASSORTED GRAPHICS
For greater accuracy to the model's exterior, I recreated graphics from the rides original 1990 design.
Further bespoke graphics were also made to bring greater detail to the scene.
