Pepper's Ghost

I think it was very well done and it actually completely fooled me. At first glance I had no idea what I was looking at and I thought it was just and image projecting onto the flat surfaces. But after reading the documentation I realized what I was looking at and was super impressed. I think that you are right capturing this illusion on camera is super difficult because a great deal of the illusion comes from seeing it in person. I think you could have considered Shahn's idea of form more with your use of the audio effect. There are no bubbles too be couple with the bubbling sound. I would maybe recommend including the sound of water swishing rather or try to include bubbles in the 3d effect to give more context to the audio aspect.

I watched the video first and had no idea what was going on. I initially thought you took a random video from an aquarium or something that layered it three times (my stupid explanation for the other three jellyfish at the bottom). But dang! You got me!! I'm stunned by how you guys pulled it off, especially with cutting out the clear plastic and constructing the tiny pyramid. I guess the perspective was also an illusion. As I was reading your documentation, I went back and forth trying to see what the illusion was. I initially thought the pyramid was big and the phone was tiny, so I was confused as to why I couldn't see the phone. And then I realized it was a tiny pyramid with a big phone. Unintentional illusion? Great work though. I think to enhance the immersive feeling, the audio could be synced to the movement of the jellyfish. There was a slight disconnect when I was watching it, so I didn't entirely believe the connection between the surrounding sound and the visuals, but it was close enough that I was willing to believe it. Otherwise, still a great demonstration of the illusion!!

Excellent piece. Very refreshing how you used an illusion in 3D space, one that wasn't confined to a screen or paper, especially considering I don't believe this was an illusion discussed in the previous assignment. While I had heard of Pepper's Ghost before, this is my first time actually seeing it, and it blew me away. The whole thing seems very well put together, including the audio as well as the looping. My one complaint is the slight jump in the audio as the sequence loops, thought that may have simply been caused by youtube starting the video again.

I thought your product turned out really well! I've never seen the illusion before, so I thought it was very beautiful and interesting (because I wanted to know how it worked). There were a lot of connections made between your project and predecessors as well as implementations of the Pepper's ghost illusion at amusement parks and Coachella. If there was one revision I would make, I would suggest trying to implement the McGurk effect, which is when you see something that should make one sound but hear another, thus confusing your ears. I'm not sure how it would turn out, but I think it might add an interesting effect if it does work.

Wow, I couldn't tell it was a reflection on plastic at first. It's pretty aesthetically pleasing. Great camera angle. The jellyfish worked really well.

Since you mentioned holograms, I think it would've been interesting if you talked a little about holograms more, such as how they're constructed besides the method used in Pepper's Ghost and why Pepper's Ghost was more viable for your project than the other constructions.

As far as revision goes, the audio panning didn't make sense to me. The fact that the majority of the deep water sound shifted all the way into my right ear so quickly threw me off. Felt like it was in my head, which was very very uncomfortable. Not sure if there would be a significant difference if I used headphones instead of earbuds, but on my computer's speakers I couldn't hear the deeper tones at all so either way it probably requires an adjustment.

My first thought when I watched the video was "Wow, this is really beautiful". The execution of your illusion is on point and brings together a great illusion, sound to accompany it, and elegant aesthetic.

By taking a look at your process and inspiration, I think the product reached it's desired effect. To take it another step further, perhaps you can experiment with different shapes of plastic or maybe two videos that are separate but effect each other within the plastic mirrors.

Concerning revision, I think by experimenting with different angles and distance to make the experience more enveloping would help. I could still see the faint outline of the plastic mirror and the flat angle of the jelly fish on the table could give away the illusion. In addition, maybe accompanying the sound to the movement of the jelly fish could enhance the reality of the illusion.

When I watched the video for the first time, I didn't turn up the volume so I was wondering "well, this is beautiful, but what for?" Then after reading your process and illusion description, I went back to watch the video again and heard the sound. Then I was amazed, because the 3D experience is so cool.
I have to say that the plastic projector you guys made is so awesome and this is the first time I see someone making a project in this way. There is one point, however, I think could better fit for your project. The sound is balanced in the background and, if we don't have a pair of stereo headsets, it's difficult to feel the 3D experience from sound. So I think it could be a good idea to pan the sound from left to right and back from right to left.
Anyway, good job guys! I love your project.