The 'hologram' of Tupac Shakur that headlined the Coachella festival on Sunday may have caused many to question just what constitutes a live performance could soon be about to go on tour, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg are said to be engaged in discussions around the logistics involved in a joint tour that would include the animated projection of the late Tupac.
Shakur died at age 25 in a 1996 shooting.
While the music industry is abuzz with rumours surrounding the gig, the prevailing consensus is that both Dre and Snoop are looking at the possibility of touring with Eminem and 50 Cent as well.
Strictly speaking, the virtual Tupac isn't a hologram, but instead a digitally generated projected 2D image.
The technology that underlies the virtual Tupac involves a clever mix of digital image generation and lighting. The virtual Tupac was produced by Digital Domain, who have also created other advanced digital avatars for movies such as Tron: Legacy.
The holographic effect was achieved by projecting a digital image of Tupac onto a special surface on the stage floor, which then reflected the image onto a transparent piece of Mylar. Performers who appeared to be rapping along with Tupac, were standing behind the screen.
WARNING: CONTAINS COARSE LANGUAGE
No comments:
Post a Comment
Share Your Imagination with Us