So obviously everyone has seen the mirror by now.. as it transforms from a solid picture sized object, to a full double width door that you can pass through.
So there is the transformation of the 'solid' surface of the 'mirror' and seperately the transformation of the mirror up on the wall.. to a space that meets the floor.
There is also where the projections are done from, etc.
So here is Disney's initial video..
Looking at it now.. there is some specific efforts going on here to not reveal all the magic.. It's darker.. and it keeps the bottom of the mirror out of the field of view
The most impressive part to me initially was the mirror frame going to the floor.. and the way the frame somehow overtakes what before was wall.
Realize.. you can't just expand the mirror.. because you have to make room behind what the 'new' mirror area exposes... and remember it's not floor to ceiling.. only part of the wall space.
The projected green light effects are used to help mask what the eye make pickout as things moving away from each other which helps mask the frame 'expanding'. The projection on the mirror itself works as the classic magician's distraction. Keep your eyes busy over here.. while I do something 'over there'
So I have my speculation diagrammed out.. and described.. but I'm curious what other people think. So I won't post my theory initially giving others a chance to post their own. Mine's already published, so don't worry about me 'cheating' off yours.
I'll post mine later tonight.
What do you think? Tell us how you think the mirror magically expands!
So there is the transformation of the 'solid' surface of the 'mirror' and seperately the transformation of the mirror up on the wall.. to a space that meets the floor.
There is also where the projections are done from, etc.
So here is Disney's initial video..
Looking at it now.. there is some specific efforts going on here to not reveal all the magic.. It's darker.. and it keeps the bottom of the mirror out of the field of view
The most impressive part to me initially was the mirror frame going to the floor.. and the way the frame somehow overtakes what before was wall.
Realize.. you can't just expand the mirror.. because you have to make room behind what the 'new' mirror area exposes... and remember it's not floor to ceiling.. only part of the wall space.
The projected green light effects are used to help mask what the eye make pickout as things moving away from each other which helps mask the frame 'expanding'. The projection on the mirror itself works as the classic magician's distraction. Keep your eyes busy over here.. while I do something 'over there'
So I have my speculation diagrammed out.. and described.. but I'm curious what other people think. So I won't post my theory initially giving others a chance to post their own. Mine's already published, so don't worry about me 'cheating' off yours.
I'll post mine later tonight.
What do you think? Tell us how you think the mirror magically expands!