marine-themed Expo 2012
has opened in May 2012 for a three-month run in
Yeosu, South Korea
. The icon of the Expo is “
Big-O
”, a landmark constructed to give visitors an insight into the expo’s theme, including experience zones hosting large-scale events and cultural performances.
ECA2
– a French-based company specialized in creating and producing major events and shows around the world – was in charge of designing the entire “Big-O” show as well as the O structure. The artistic and technical production of the show was also part of ECA2 mission.
During daytime the “Big-O” is a giant sculpture that will remain after the Expo as a symbolic landmark. By night, it is the centerpiece of a unique show that embraces the Expo’s themes.
The O itself features a water screen inside the outer rim, which shows films and other videos. The outer rim also produces special effects, such as laser shows.
For the “Big-O” night-time show, the
Medialon show control system
synchronizes hundreds of devices and special effects, creating an immersive show that plunges the audience into the heart of a sensory narrative.
One
Medialon Manager V6 PRO show control software
allows controlling and synchronizing the following:
Water
:
– 24x moving water cannons (360A°)
– “Cascade Screen”A®, a 45-meter high water curtain which is the biggest and tallest one ever built in the world
– hundreds of water jets
Special effects
:
– 24x flame generators
– hundreds of mist nozzles
– 5x lasers
Lighting and video
:
– 58x moving heads (1 500W) in weatherproof casing
– 6x video projectors (35 000 lumens)
[The “Big-O” show is definitely one of the main attractions at Expo 2012 where millions of people from around the world will to visit.
Credits:
Design – Creation – Production Director & Producer: Jean-Christophe Canizares from ECA2
Head of Operations & Technical Director: Guillaume Duflot from ECA2
Screenplay, Artistic Director & Show Director: Moira Smith from ECA2
Big-O Architecture: Mark Fisher
Control: LCSS, ECA2
Watch a video of the breathtaking “Big-O” nigh-time show here:
\”Big O\” night-time show at Yeosu Expo 2012, South Korea
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