Year of Tiger Spectaculum Lucis Aeromachinarum by Kaohsiung City Government

Year of Tiger Spectaculum Lucis Aeromachinarum by Kaohsiung City Government is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Eventum Competition Category.

ArgentumEventum· 2023

Year of Tiger Spectaculum Lucis Aeromachinarum

by Kaohsiung City Government

Client: Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Kaohsiung City Government

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Eventum Category

74,784
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #142230

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Year of Tiger Spectaculum Lucis Aeromachinarum

Annus Tigridis est spectaculum lucis aeromachinarum creatum pro Festo Lanternarum Taivanensi in urbe Kaohsiung. Spectaculum usum est mille quingentis aeromachinis levibus, quae inter triginta et ducentos quattuor metra supra Sinum Fluminis Amoris volabant. Repercussio luminum in aqua caelum et flumen in unam imaginem coniunxit. Materia animata fabulas populares Taivanenses, historiam, geographiam, imagines marinas, culturam et athletica coniunxit, formis et bidimensionalibus et tridimensionalibus monstrata. Una exercitatio et septem spectacula vespertina mense Februario anni MMXXII habita sunt.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Year of Tiger Spectaculum Lucis Aeromachinarum victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Year of Tiger Spectaculum Lucis Aeromachinarum opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Year of Tiger Spectaculum Lucis Aeromachinarum creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

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