In a colossal sea of green, Laservision marked a new generation of console gaming and home entertainment with the worldwide launch of the Xbox One.
Sydney’s skyline and harbour foreshore was transformed with the illumination of iconic landmarks across the city. In an Australian first, the famous Sydney Tower switched off its trademark signage to play host to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest countdown clock for the evening.
Celebrating one of the World’s oldest and most well know international festivals, Laservision has transformed over 4,000 square metres of The Venetian Macao’s façade into a spectacular 3D, Light and Sound show reminiscent of the festival spirit that is the Venetian Carnevale.
Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, this month-long event will be one of the World’s Largest Architectural 3D Video Mapping projects. ‘The Magical Masks of Venezia’ Sound and Light show will transport audiences into a magical, mystical and colourful world celebrating the historical Venetian Carnevale which has its origins dating back to the 12th century.
In an opening ceremony attended by Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macau Government Tourist Office; Paola Guida, Trade Commissioner of the Italian Trade Commission, Filipe Santos Cunha, President of Macau Wine Society and Brendon Elliott, Vice President of Sales & Resort Marketing, Venetian Macau Limited, ‘The Magical Masks of Venezia’ was launched with performers entertaining the crowd with aerial dances, fire juggling, music and dramatic acts.
To enhance the Carnevale experience festive activities will be available to audiences, including bandaloop performances, street entertainment, a magical carousel experience, ZORB balls in the lagoon, traditional Venetian mask and face painting, glass blowing, plus wine and dine options.
‘The Magical Masks of Venezia’3D Sound and Light spectacular will be shown nightly on The Venetian façade and will take audiences through a magical journey of a couple who discover the magic of life through the Venetian Carnevale. The couple’s shared experiences of the wonder, mystery and magic of the imagery of Carnevale in its full glory and will be accompanied by a renaissance inspired sound score.
“This year, we are delighted to extend its scale. We are glad to introduce the month-long Venetian Carnevale in grand Italian style to the region and to introduce the best of Italian carnival culture as well as high-quality wine and dine options to people visiting Macao. Venetian Carnevale is an attractive destination for everyone, from families with children to young adults, and from locals to business and leisure travellers looking for an entertaining spring respite. It will be an iconic event not to be missed, celebrating classic Italian lifestyle and experiences.” said Brendon Elliott, Vice President of Sales & Resort Marketing, Venetian Macau Limited.
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Laservision is a world leader in Entertainment Communications. Known for our work in Multimedia Attractions, Special Events and Architectural Lighting. Laservision’s original creations are enjoyed by tens of thousands of people around the globe each night. From a one night Special Event to a permanently installed Attraction, Laservision has an enviable track record.
With 30 years of active industry experience, Laservision has repeatedly taken 1st place in a host of International Awards. Modern audiences demand more from a spectacular and Laservision delivers! With an approved Government Research & Development facility, Laservision is constantly devising new and innovative ways to materialise the creative.
Marking the beginning of the 2012 festive season, Laservision launched The Venetian Macao’s, ‘Winter in Venice’ event with one of the World’s Largest Architectural 3D Light and Sound shows ‘The Magic of the Seasons’.
Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the nightly event will run from 21st November and provide audiences with over 500 spectacular shows throughout the festive season.
“Winter in Venice will be the ultimate destination and an iconic event creating an unforgettable holiday experience for all.”
President & CEO of Sands China – Edward Tracy
‘The Magic of the Seasons’ takes audiences through a journey of the four seasons evoking the joy and wonder of Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring through stunning imagery, an orchestral sound score and an array of special effects.
The unique architecture of The Venetian Macao’s façade, when amplified with light across the lagoon, creates a stunning vista for patrons to enjoy.
To truly create a Winter Wonderland experience, additional attractions have been provided to entertain audiences including Macau’s Largest Outdoor Christmas Tree, an outdoor ice-skating rink, a number of live performers including magicians, dancers and contortionists, and an operatic duo singing the Vivaldi inspired original sound score created for the ‘The Magic of the Seasons’.
The light and sound show runs every 30 minutes between 6 pm and 10 pm and there is a special extra New Year’s Eve Show to welcome the New Year!
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‘The Magic of the Seasons’ takes audiences through the changing seasons experienced throughout the year evoking joy and wonder at the magic and beauty of this natural cycle of nature. From the golden glow of summer time to the frozen icicles of winter, audiences will be transported into a winter wonderland during the ‘Winter in Venice’ Spectacular.
LASERVISION INDUCTED INTO AUSTRALIAN EXPORT “HALL OF FAME”
Celebrating 50 years of Exporting Excellence, Laservision has been Awarded by the Australian Government for its continued success and innovation on the international stage, and has been inducted into the Australian Export Hall of Fame!
The Export Hall of Fame is a prestigious honour bestowed upon Australian companies that have achieved outstanding excellence in taking Australian goods and services to the world.
Laservision is one of only 10 companies in the world to receive such an honour and joins Australia’s ‘best of the best’ enterprises including Rio Tinto Iron Ore, Cochlear Limited and Bridge Climb Sydney in the Hall of Fame.
“The Australian Export Awards mark half a century of exporting success, showcasing the innovation and skills that would secure Australia’s future in the Asian Century”
Hon Craig Emerson MP – Minister for Trade
This prestigious accolade was bestowed upon Laservision’s CEO and Founder Mr Paul McCloskey in a gala event evening held at Australia’s Parliament House. Attended by Australia’s Business elite and Government dignitaries including the Hon Craig Emerson MP – Minister for Trade, the Hon Justine Elliot – Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, the Hon Tim Fisher AC, the Hon Julie Bishop MP – Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs along with Ambassadors from the Embassy of Chile, Embassy of Mongolia, Embassy of the Argentine Republic, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Embassy of Indonesia, Embassy of the Russian Federation, Embassy of the Republic of Colombia, the South African High Commission and the Director General for Multilateral and Global Affairs in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
In a coordinated celebration spanning the globe, the creators of the ‘Biggest Show on Earth’ and Guinness World Record ‘Symphony of Lights’ will assist the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office (HKETO) in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate the historical 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China.
The Government of Hong Kong will host over 300 activities across the globe celebrating this historic occasion. The iconic Hong Kong House located in Sydney’s CBD, built in 1891, owned by the HKSAR and listed under the Register of National Trust will become the canvas of a week-long Light and Laser Spectacular to celebrate the diversity of Hong Kong, ranging from its importance as a leading financial powerhouse to a shopping paradise and artistic hub.
The Light and Laser show produced by Laservision will project signature images iconic to Hong Kong from 28th June through to 3rd July.
“The laser light show on the façade of Hong Kong House was a ‘Wow!’ moment. I could hear the buzz from the passers-by generated by these amazing images.”
Director of HKETO, Government of the HKSAR – Steve Barclay
The show will be created using Laservision’s latest Show Control technology, namely the Digital Data~Pump Series III (DDP III). This technology coupled with Laservision’s Media Manager software form the backbone of the ‘World’s Largest Light and Laser Show’ as well as the more recent ‘Wonder Full’ Multimedia Attraction at the multi-billion dollar Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort located in Singapore.
The DDP III provides previously unobtainable levels of integration and performance in the realm of Multimedia and Special Event spectaculars. Developed from over 30 years’ experience in the entertainment and attraction industry this innovative technology provides the platform to deliver previously unprecedented experiences.
The DDP III paired with Laservision’s media servers provides an infinitely scalable platform capable of precise control and distribution of massive volumes of data across a performance arena for a city scale spectacular down to 1/1000th of a second.
Laservision high powered Solid State Light~Ray Laser systems will be utilised to project the iconic laser images onto Hong Kong House. Utilising the latest in Solid State technologies, over 50W of Laser energy will be transformed into enormous multi-coloured dynamic laser graphics.
Laservision is honoured to be a part of such a significant milestone for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion on the world stage.
Currently engaged on projects in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Saudi Arabia, Macau, The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Singapore and Russia, Laservision looks forward to a prosperous year, continuing to entertain millions of spectators around the world with their Australian Grown Technology. Learn more about Laservision’s amazing projects from our portfolio page.
In a kaleidoscope of colours and futuristic laser effects, Laservision launched eclectic fashion label Bless’ed are the Meek’s Spring/Summer 2012/13 collection onto the Mercedes-Benz fashion runway!
The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) is the most highly anticipated event on the Fashion Industry’s calendar and showcases contemporary collections from Australia’s leading designers and brands. In order to stand out from the crowd and create a unique experience, DESIGN 27 engaged Laservision to work closely with their team and the Bless’ed designers – Maria Maung and Tarek Kourhani – on the launch of the ‘Song of the Siren’ inspired collection.
The aquatic underwater theme was enhanced through the use of high powered Laser systems creating sheets of light morphing into Laservision’s holographic Time Tunnel. The Laser show mesmerised the crowds with its undulating movements and futuristic effects creating a high level of anticipation for the label’s new collection.
“a kaleidoscope of colour and light … designed by Laservision … providing a truly singular MBFWA experience.”
Vogue Australia
One by one the models paraded the outfits in a visual feast, from mini dresses to sequinned shorts and gauzy tops, the show then revved up the colour spectrum with turquoise laser-cut dresses and shell-embroidered tops. From there, beautiful prints and bright blues added to the illusion of water and leather accents and harnesses brought an edgy dimension to the pieces. The overall feel was one of a moody underground, everything sleek and deliberately inviting.
Currently engaged on projects in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Saudi Arabia, Macau, The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Singapore and Russia, Laservision looks forward to a prosperous year, continuing to entertain millions of spectators around the world with their Australian Grown Technology. Learn more about Laservision’s amazing projects from our portfolio page.
In a world first, Laservision recently transformed the facade of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre into an interactive piece of musical art.
As part of the Hong Kong Arts Festival Laservision, in conjunction with Leipzig Liberty, created a breathtaking 10-minute laser sequence on the Cultural Centre by transforming the unique sounds of the Leipzig Opera, Leipzig’s Gewandhaus and the St Thomas Boys Choir into a graphical representation using complex mathematical algorithms.
The 6,000m² façade of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre provided the perfect arena to place the unique music of Leipzig’s musical institutions directly in the spotlight.
Leipzig Liberty developed the concept of “Sound-Equals-Light” and engaged Laservision as the technical consultant and equipment provider in order to bring their concept to life.
“Laservision’s laser show achieved just what we, as the city’s representatives, considered important: to reach a broad public, to appeal to the senses and to market Leipzig as the City of Culture to the people there with a congenial show”, said Mr Burkhard Jung, the Mayor of Leipzig City.
Leipzig is known as one of the major European city-centres of learning and culture in fields such as astronomy, optics and music. The “Sound-Equals-Light” project was developed to achieve three key objectives:
The “Sound-Equals-Light” artists Ludwig Schmidtpeter and Tim Grünewald, were intimately interested in the “contract between the ‘old‘ sound technology of classical music and the ultra-modern laser technology of the 21st century. With the show, we want to create links between space (West to East) and time (classical to modern).”
Laservision, along with a collection of celebrity chefs, leading fashion designers, luxury spa operators, musical stars and over 3,000 international VIPs, recently launched Marina Bay Sands (MBS), the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia.
Designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the 2,560 room luxury hotel is equipped with a 120,000 square metre Convention and Exhibition Centre, designer shopping mall, restaurants, Art Science Museum, two theatres and a spectacular 340 metre SkyPark suspended 200 metres in the air with an observation deck set on top of the World’s largest public cantilever structure.
Laservision was engaged by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVSC) to design and create the headlining act for the Official Opening of Southeast Asia’s newest luxury entertainment destination.
Internationally known for its “Son et Lumiere” productions, Laservision delivered the impact of Searchlights, Lasers, Architectural Lighting and Firepower to generate a high energy experience radiating across the bay.
Tens of thousands of spectators watched as the Marina Bay Sands Casino came to life in a vibrant display of colours and visual effects. Over 1,000 LED fixtures were utilised to transform the one kilometre of roofing into a colourful canvas capable of dynamic animations.
The piece de resistance of the development, the Sands Skypark, containing the luxury 150-metre long infinity-edge swimming pool, was dramatically lit from 200 metres below, creating a rippling effect beneath the structure enhancing the architect’s vision of this iconic feature representing a floating ship in the night sky.
The Art Science Museum’s “open palm” inspired design was illuminated in a subtle display of colours acting as a symbolic gesture of welcome to guests from across the globe. Multiple search lights radiating from the museum’s water oculus extended several kilometres skywards as a beacon from across the bay and was complemented by twelve 15 metre-high flame effects dancing on the tips of the museum’s fingers captivating the audiences gathered along the One Fullerton promenade.
To entertain the audiences from across the bay, Laservision installed seven high powered Laservision Light~Ray and Stella~Ray laser systems. The full colour and gold laser systems projected sheets of light and high intense beams from the event plaza area across the entire bay.
The events plaza with an audience capacity of 10,000 will form the audience viewing area for a nightly permanent attraction set to be unveiled in 2011.
Over 1,000 of the world’s international media attended the Opening Ceremony, including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVSC, Mr Sheldon G. Adelson. Mr Adelson commented on the opening of the Integrated Resort that “MBS will now be the reference point by which all new tourism projects are judged…..and will change the conservative perception of what Singapore has in the night time.”
It is expected between 125,000 and 150,000 people per day will visit the Integrated Resort and Chief Operating Office, Mr Mike Leven, has forecast annual revenue of US$1 billion, recouping its investment in just four to five years.
Further details of the opening event can be viewed at www.laservision.com.au/portfolio/marina-bay-sands-grand-opening.
