The holographic projection of Panasonic and NovaLine 'revives' André Hazes

Both companies have used a new technology to create a realistic hologram of Dutch artist André Hazes at tribute concerts., based on laser projection and a screen invisible to the public injected with nanotechnology.

Panasonic Visual Systems and NovaLine have provided the necessary technology to make an innovative hologram of the singer André Hazes during the four concerts that have been offered in his honor during the Holland zingt Hazes festival, in holland. The artist's images were projected on stage thanks to Panasonic's PT-RZ31KEJ laser equipment, of 30.000 Lumens.

The screen on which the hologram was projected, designed by the company NovaLine and with dimensions of 15×3 metre, was invisible to the public, since he had been injected with a special nanolayer that, combined with a laser light, creates a very bright and realistic image.

Already from the first concert the audience was surprised with the hologram, since the screen was not visible and much less the Panasonic projector, that was hidden from the public, integrated into the stage and located right in front of it, whose curvature allows viewers to see the image from all angles and take good pictures without any problems.

The images of André Hazes, who appeared on stage singing his big hit 'Zij gelooft in mij', were produced by NovaLine, specialist in the development of visual solutions for events, shows and digital signage.

NovaLine worked with the images for more than a year, in close collaboration with the family of André Hazes. El actor Martijn Fischer, who already played the role of this artist in the musical comedy 'Zij gelooft in mij' and in the film 'Bloed, zweet & tranen', was the model for creating the hologram.

In addition, photos and videos of Hazes were used to recreate with maximum perfection all their facial features., and so the producers deliberately chose a classic projection of the artist. Although sometimes the color black can be problematic for projections, the high quality of the colors and images allowed the Dutch star to appear dressed in his characteristic black suit and hat.

The Holland zingt Hazes festival was the first event in which the young company NovaLine presented this screen injected with nanotechnology, in which they have invested "more than two and a half years working on the materials used in the screen fabric", remember Liam Mahon, Business Development Manager at NovaLine.

Both the producers of the event and the Hazes family considered that "the hologram has been an exceptional way to celebrate the fifth edition of the concert," explains Mahon.. The display is a totally new solution for holographic visualizations. The canvas measures 15×3 metre, dumbbell 2 kilos and is invisible to the human eye, but it is also very resistant".

For the design of this screen, NovaLine technicians have used new nanomaterials "with amazing properties. The screen only captures the light from the laser projection and absorbs all other light sources, so the public not only perceives a very accurate hologram, but he can also see through it.", points out this manager.

In addition, other materials eliminate image distortions and unwanted lighting effects. A new antistatic material prevents dust from accumulating on the screen and thus ensures that it remains totally invisible at all times. "We have high hopes for this new screen., not just for events and shows, but also for museums and shop windows, for example", underlines Mahon.

Holland zingt Hazes has also been a great opportunity to show the possibilities of Panasonic Visual Systems laser projection technology. "The concert organisers contacted us and asked us for a laser projector that could project the hologram," recalls Ben Moors., sales project manager of this company for Benelux-. We recommend the pt-rz31kej, with a brightness of 31.000 Lumens, and our flagship product".

With high image quality, this projector is especially suitable for the rental market, mapping projects and major events. "For this projection we used an ultra-short distance lens of 3", that allows you to place the equipment very close to the screen. Thanks to Holland zingt Hazes we were able to show Dutch companies the possibilities of our technology and laser projectors".

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