Immersive light show helps Paris church’s history ‘come alive’
PARIS, France (KMID/KPEJ) – A new spectacle has been drawing crowds to the Saint-Sulpice church on the Left Bank of the French Capital.
The neo-classical monument, with interiors larger than the famed Notre Dame cathedral, is now the centerpiece of an immersive light show. At night, the walls come to life with 360-degree video projections while actors tell the story of the church and its place in French history.
The “Paris Cœur de Lumières” show blends historical episodes and fictional characters to reimagine the Saint-Germain district during the Fronde, the 17-century civil war, and the lead up to the French Revolution.
The church’s sprawling 6,000 meter, or about 64,583 square feet, interior is transferred into a digital stage through advanced video mapping. Director and music composer Damien Fontaine explained that more than 45 projectors illuminate parts of the church.
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“It’s the combination and addition of these 45 little bits of imagery, like a mosaic of images, that form one large picture,” he added.
The production, which runs until November 23, underscores a growing trend in Paris of using light technology to show off storied church interiors. A similar event took place at the Saint-Eustache church until September, and featured video projections, lighting effects, and a spatialized electronic soundtrack.
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PARIS, France (KMID/KPEJ) – A new spectacle has been drawing crowds to the Saint-Sulpice church on the Left Bank of the French Capital.
The neo-classical monument, with interiors larger than the famed Notre Dame cathedral, is now the centerpiece of an immersive light show. At night, the walls come to life with 360-degree video projections while actors tell the story of the church and its place in French history.
The “Paris Cœur de Lumières” show blends historical episodes and fictional characters to reimagine the Saint-Germain district during the Fronde, the 17-century civil war, and the lead up to the French Revolution.
The church’s sprawling 6,000 meter, or about 64,583 square feet, interior is transferred into a digital stage through advanced video mapping. Director and music composer Damien Fontaine explained that more than 45 projectors illuminate parts of the church.
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“It’s the combination and addition of these 45 little bits of imagery, like a mosaic of images, that form one large picture,” he added.
The production, which runs until November 23, underscores a growing trend in Paris of using light technology to show off storied church interiors. A similar event took place at the Saint-Eustache church until September, and featured video projections, lighting effects, and a spatialized electronic soundtrack.
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Yourbasin.
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