Laser projection on stained glass windows to recreate a medieval battle of Flanders

Thirteen laser equipment ship G60 show the scenes of the Battle of the Golden Spurs, that are projected on panels that slide over the stained glass windows of a chapel in the city of Kortrijk.

The so-called Battle of the Golden Spurs or Battle of Courtrai; the medieval battle between the Royal Army of France and the rebel forces of the County of Flanders, has served as inspiration for many books, Poems and paintings.

More than seven hundred years later, This story of medieval warfare arouses curiosity, that from now on can be known thanks to a permanent installation that offers a show of light and surround sound in the Count's Chapel from the Belgian city of Kortrijk.

This former mausoleum of the Flemish counts has recently housed a Immersive projection mapping to remember the history of 1302, that can be viewed for free, designed, Produced and installed by the Belgian company Create.eu.

The show, eighteen minutes long, runs every day every half hour. At the beginning of each session, The custom-made panels are closed over the stained glass windows to configure the canvas on which, through thirteen laser projectors Barco G60, The history of the Golden Spurs.

As he explains Olivier De Baere, Director of productions and live installations of Create.eu, "We know the Barco team and their products very well.. For cultural immersion experiences, where quality is the number one priority, are our first choice, since their projectors offer high image quality, Reliability and long service life. Exactly what was needed for this show.".

Make a projection mapping in the Chapel of the Count of the Church of Our Lady, part of Flanders Heritage, agency responsible for the heritage of Flanders, "It has its own challenges., Since the church is still open to the regular faithful, So we needed a solution that would integrate seamlessly into this exclusive location, both visually and aurally", adds De Baere.

Barco's DLP G60 laser phosphor projectors, with WUXGA resolution and a power from 7.000 to 10.000 Lumens, "They surprised us with their low decibels., Its compact size and short-throw lens unique in the market, adds De Baere.. In this project they provide a memorable experience that, At the same time it respects the medieval architecture of the church".

This project also includes a Interactive table, Storytelling in virtual reality and touch screens for educational entertainment. The Create.eu team worked closely with historians and heritage experts to get all the details, without compromising the playful aspect of the exhibition.

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