Dancing with Light

Body mapping, projection mapping, logo builds, choreographed dancing with projections.

January 15, 2014

In February, the Boston Winter Ball—often referred to as “Boston’s Biggest Night Out” and held at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport—raised $2.1 million for underprivileged youth via the Corey C. Griffin Foundation. Produced by AJ Williams of AJ Events, the black-tie fundraiser featured a 60-by-60-foot dance floor with a 40-by-50-foot disco ball/silver orb ceiling treatment, which set the stage for a laser light show.

#EventInspo: 15 Stunning Lighting Design Moments We're Still Thinking About

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Behind the Pipe and Drape: Why a Strong AV Partner Is So Important

Pulse Topology will feature 3,000 incandescent lightbulbs suspended from the ceiling that react to visitors' heartbeats in real time.

See How This Interactive Art Exhibit Reacts to Visitors' Heartbeats in Real Time

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What's Next in Event Lighting and Audiovisual Production?

Audiovisual & Lighting

#EventInspo: 15 Stunning Lighting Design Moments We're Still Thinking About

Nothing transforms a space quite like lighting. Here are some of our favorite ways lighting designers have played with light and shadows at recent events.

In February, the Boston Winter Ball—often referred to as “Boston’s Biggest Night Out” and held at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport—raised $2.1 million for underprivileged youth via the Corey C. Griffin Foundation. Produced by AJ Williams of AJ Events, the black-tie fundraiser featured a 60-by-60-foot dance floor with a 40-by-50-foot disco ball/silver orb ceiling treatment, which set the stage for a laser light show.

Behind the Pipe and Drape: Why a Strong AV Partner Is So Important

Your reputation is in the hands of the crew calling your show's shots.

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Audiovisual & Lighting

See How This Interactive Art Exhibit Reacts to Visitors' Heartbeats in Real Time

The unique installation from artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer features 3,000 suspended lights that use biometric technology to reflect attendees’ heartbeats—and it's coming to Toronto next month.

Pulse Topology will feature 3,000 incandescent lightbulbs suspended from the ceiling that react to visitors' heartbeats in real time.

Audiovisual & Lighting

What's Next in Event Lighting and Audiovisual Production?

Top audiovisual producers share their biggest predictions and favorite trends for the year ahead.

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Audiovisual & Lighting

Tech Talk: Why LED Walls Will Trump Video Projection as Live Events Return

When looking at utilizing new technology in meetings and events, it is essential to weigh the pros and cons to ensure the value is worth the cost.

Projector Screens, Live Events, Audiovisual

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This Virtual Music Festival Will Feature Do-It-Yourself Hologram Devices

For next month's Women From Space festival, attendees will assemble their own low-tech hologram devices to watch the performances.

Holobox Theatre's At-Home Hologram Device

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