Year of Tiger 드론 라이트 쇼 by Kaohsiung City Government

Year of Tiger 드론 라이트 쇼 by Kaohsiung City Government is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 은상 in 이벤트 및 해프닝 디자인 Competition Category.

은이벤트· 2023

Year of Tiger 드론 라이트 쇼

by Kaohsiung City Government

Client: Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Kaohsiung City Government

A' Design Award 은상 Winner in 이벤트 Category

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The Design

About Year of Tiger 드론 라이트 쇼

'호랑이의 해(Year of Tiger)'는 가오슝시에서 열린 대만 등불축제를 위해 제작된 드론 라이트 쇼다. 1,500대의 경량 드론이 아이허(愛河) 만 상공 30미터에서 204미터 사이를 비행했다. 수면에 반사된 빛은 하늘과 강을 하나의 이미지로 이어주었다. 애니메이션 콘텐츠는 대만의 민속, 역사, 지리, 해양 이미지, 문화와 스포츠를 결합해 2차원과 3차원 형태로 함께 구현되었다. 2022년 2월에 리허설 1회와 야간 공연 7회가 진행되었다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 은상

Year of Tiger 드론 라이트 쇼, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 은상 수상작으로, 최상급이며 아름답고 인상적인 디자인에 수여되는 비범하게 권위 있는 인정입니다. 은상 수상작은 대단히 뛰어나고 매우 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 탁월한 전문 지식, 재능, 통찰력을 보여 줍니다. Year of Tiger 드론 라이트 쇼, 이 작품은 훌륭한 대표작으로서 매우 전문적이고 깊이 있게 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 은상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 데 이바지하는 주목할 만하고 찬사를 받는 발명품입니다. Year of Tiger 드론 라이트 쇼, 이 작품은 모두가 부러워하는 창작물로서 욕망을 일깨우고 긍정적인 감정을 불러오며 경탄과 경이로움을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The 'Lights Kaohsiung' featured 1,500 drones in eight spectacular shows at night on the Love River Bay. When looking at the reflection of the light shown by drones on the surface of the water, the sky, and the river were linked together, magnifying the majestic and stunning feeling. The 'Illuminates Taiwan' is composed of the most representative images of Taiwan to present the beauty of Taiwan.
Dimensions & Packaging: The actual flight range is from a minimum height of 30 meters to a maximum height of 204 meters and spans a flight range of 174 meters. The drone show had a variety of content, including 2D and 3D presentation methods. For example, the super stereoscopic 3D dynamic master tiger was based on the master tiger statue modeling, and the majestic look is deeply rooted in the hearts of people. Meanwhile, the design team tried to use VR technology to correct the shape of the blue whale during the production process to make the whale look more vivid.
Tags: Drones, Projection mapping, Kaohsiung, Lantern Festival, love River Bay.
Production Technology: This project featured 1,500 Intel Classic Drones, which are lightweight and specifically designed for drone performance. The LED lights can be programmed with more than 4 billion color combinations and can be adapted to various physical performance environments.
Design Challenge: Weather conditions. If the wind speed in the performance airspace was too strong, the performance would not be possible. Rain or low clouds also cause moisture damage to the drones. The show was highly acclaimed, leading to an influx of more than 100,000 or even 200,000 people at each performance. The problem derived from the crowds was a large amount of signal interference. Mobile devices, such as cell phones and tablets, have become essential for modern people to access the Internet. When there were 200,000 people in the venue, it means that 200,000 mobile devices were transmitting over the network at the same time.
Research: In the project, the design team used 1,500 drones to present delicate animated content, combining elements of Taiwanese folklore and beliefs, history and geography, marine imagery, culture and technology, and sports. With the narrative goal of "symbolizing Taiwan and standing on the international stage," the design team presents the pride of Taiwan and the spirit of Kaohsiung in the night sky, bringing the audience a feast for the eyes and ears.
Inspiration: Inspired by the impressive performance of the spinning earth in the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo), the design team wanted to present innovative sound and light technology on the stage of the Taiwan Lantern Festival. Taiwan's original design team provided the creativity and content, and international companies provided the drones and technology. The two parties worked together to present the historical and cultural context of Taiwan with 1,500 drones at a height of 204 meters and a horizontal height of 174 meters.
Project Duration: The project finished in February 2022 in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The drone show was rehearsed once during the Lantern Festival, and seven official shows were held at 9:45 p.m. over the Love River Bay. The show was not only a feast for the eyes but also an exhibition full of cultural stories. As a result, the first show created a lot of favorable comments among the public, and many people were willing to see the show from different positions in the venue for the third or even fourth time. A successful art show is one that people are willing to proactively engage with several times, which also means that tourism, dining, and lodging around the area were boosted, leading to a revitalized economy.
Team Members: Kaohsiung City Government
Image Credits: Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Kaohsiung City Government