Scarab Portrait of a Man Introduction

SCARAB - PORTRAIT OF A MAN

an animated theatrical concert production by Endel Rivers (Ang Sulat),
a story of creation based on ancient Egyptian mythology interpreted through modern cosmology using the latest 3D technologies, combining the animations with live dance and music.

Scarab,

God of Becoming in Ancient Egypt, a tiny seed - the first cell of Universe which evolves into a complex organism. From the depths of dark cosmic ocean it's journey begins, towards the surface. Being constantly chased by the Predator, Scarab is in quest for solution. Through countless transformations and aspects of existence it finally reaches Dry Land where hunted becomes the hunter - a Man.

Scarab - Portrait of a Man is a major project under development by 12:14 Productions, which premiers December 21, 2012, staged in a specially constructed Temple Hall, where ancient mythology will be brought to life by contemporary art and technology.

Visit Scarab production's website for more:
scarabproduction.org

See the concept of dance and visuals here.
See the conceptual description of the story here.

About the production.

A specially constructed stage is separated from the audience by a thin removable mirror panel (used only in the beginning of the production), behind which two separate stages are located - lower stage for the dancers and higher stage for the orchestra.

See an introduction to holographic projections video

Behind the removable mirror panel is a holographic projection screen, where all animatated and pre-filmed images are projected.

On the images below: Musion Eyeliner projection screen.

Between the two stages is a see-through cosmic background screen, which enables to create extra depth for all visuals, so that together with the dancers and musicians on both sides of the screen a blend of live and animated 3D images is created.

By lighting different areas of the two stages, the divisions allow to show the audience the musicians, dancers and animations separately, or all combined - depending which episode or segment of the production is in focus.

The storyline of Scarab is presented by spoken word and 2d animations - the images from Egyptian temple walls, which link the ancient mythology with the modern interpretation, music, dance, 3d animations and special effects.

Scarab - Portrait of a Man
The Story