Beautiful Things - Part One
A couple of posts on some good looking digital stuff about recently…
Alexander McQueen - continuing his blurring between technology and fashion - recently used a Musion Eyeliner System to materialise a life sized hologram of Kate Moss in the center of the show.
The system, as used by Gorillaz in their stage ‘appearances’, simulates the 3d by using a projector, a mirror and a form of semi transparent foil that sits at 45% degrees to the viewers. It’s a modern version of an old technique known as “Peppers Ghost” used in stage shows.
The output looks beautiful, particularly when crafted by Alexander (and containing Kate). Have a look for yourself:
July 5th, 2007 at 9:53 am
That is absolutely stunning, almost like Kate Moss was a-flame with blue fire.
Thanks for giving a lil’ explanation of how it was done - it’s really fascinating to know the technology behind it.
July 5th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
No worries Keir. I see you’re a Bristol Freelancer, I’d be interested in meeting sometime, particularly to check out what you’re doing with the design company/agency (pretty similar to what we’re doing here.) I’ll drop you a mail soon.