Night Light
Some of you will have seen the wonderful mirror sphere that I posted about last week. http://nzguy1.livejournal.com/82797.html I had been told that it was great to see at night, so we headed into the city a few nights ago. Anything that has lights, especially LED lights that change colour, are always great. (Does this make me gay)? There were crowds of people out, obviously enjoying the fantastic warm weather and the Brisbane Festival. This kaleidoscope of colour would be a great 'sculpture' to keep after the festival.
A little way along Southbank is the Liquid Interaction Light Scope. Imagine a long white tent with openings at either end. Step inside and you become immersed in a 30m long tunnel of pulsating light, colour, movement and reflection. Thanks to a few strategically placed “XBOX Kinect” motion capture devices, the trippy patterns beamed across over 500 seamless LED screens, attached to 4 digital servers, is altered by the movements of those passing through the tunnel in front of the sensors, creating an always unique experience.
Outside the tent sits Brisbane's own version of the 'Eye' I guess that someday we will go on it, but I can't see that it will be anywhere as impressive as the 'London Eye'. However, it looks good and seems to be popular.
Southbank Parklands
Now it was time for the big event, which has been drawing thousands of people every night to gaze over the river and towards the city - "The City of Lights" music, lights and laser show. We had no idea what to expect but it was an absolute winner with everyone. The performance involves a number of light beams and coloured lasers which gyrate and project an array of shapes and other surprises onto surrounding landmarks and two huge screens of water mist, created by jets of water shot from 4 river-based barges. A tremendous musical score accompanies the show and is synchronised to the lights. It’s perhaps a little complex and wordy to explain it’s setup, but when it’s brought all together… Wow! The pictures don't really do it justice. The sad thing is that at the end of the three-week festival (this weekend)it will finish. There is some talk about it being kept as a fixture, but I have my doubts that anyone is willing to put their hands in their pockets to ensure it stays.
A little way along Southbank is the Liquid Interaction Light Scope. Imagine a long white tent with openings at either end. Step inside and you become immersed in a 30m long tunnel of pulsating light, colour, movement and reflection. Thanks to a few strategically placed “XBOX Kinect” motion capture devices, the trippy patterns beamed across over 500 seamless LED screens, attached to 4 digital servers, is altered by the movements of those passing through the tunnel in front of the sensors, creating an always unique experience.
Outside the tent sits Brisbane's own version of the 'Eye' I guess that someday we will go on it, but I can't see that it will be anywhere as impressive as the 'London Eye'. However, it looks good and seems to be popular.
Southbank Parklands
Now it was time for the big event, which has been drawing thousands of people every night to gaze over the river and towards the city - "The City of Lights" music, lights and laser show. We had no idea what to expect but it was an absolute winner with everyone. The performance involves a number of light beams and coloured lasers which gyrate and project an array of shapes and other surprises onto surrounding landmarks and two huge screens of water mist, created by jets of water shot from 4 river-based barges. A tremendous musical score accompanies the show and is synchronised to the lights. It’s perhaps a little complex and wordy to explain it’s setup, but when it’s brought all together… Wow! The pictures don't really do it justice. The sad thing is that at the end of the three-week festival (this weekend)it will finish. There is some talk about it being kept as a fixture, but I have my doubts that anyone is willing to put their hands in their pockets to ensure it stays.