Nicholas Holland-----Throughout the semester Prof. Sistrunk has shown the class a lot of new technologies that are on the rise, from the cars that can drive themselves to the Google glasses, which was my favorite. However, recently there has been a major development in holograms. As a kid I thought by the time I grew to be 21 that holograms like the ones in Star Wars would be standard, but in 2012 we see the first developments of holograms taking a turn in that direction.
At Cochella 2012 Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre performed some of their classic hits from the 1990s. Those two along with 2Pac had countless hits while signed to Death Row record company in the 90s. During the concert an almost life-like hologram of 2Pac appeared on the stage. His movements were so detailed that even his necklace would moved when his body moved. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre proceeded to preform with the hologram for an electrifying performance.
Ever since this performance, the web has been buzzing about how advanced holograms actually are and the possibilities. People have been talking about the possibility of having holograms go on tour. 2Pac could have 4 different shows going on at different places all at the same time. Corning Inc. has already been working on these developments with home entertainment but never as big as a concert.
The hologram actually works buy projecting the image on a reflective surface on the floor and being projected on a clear film covering the stage to give the illusion that a three dimensional object is actually on the stage.
The idea is great. It's amazing that we are this technologically advanced. To experience Biggie or Tupac in concert could be very entertaining. I don't like the idea of using holograms to go on tour. Although it can be very profitable. Having an artist who averages $1,000,000 in ticket sales, put on a show in four cities is a good short term idea in order to generate revenue. What about the fans? At first the fans may love the idea of a hologram. After the initial hype dies down people will drift away from these shows. Most people pay their money to "see" the artist. When that element is removed from the formula, ticket sales will decrease as well as artist profitability.
ReplyDeleteThe hologram technology will most definitely bring in great revenues because individuals will always pay to see their favorite artists perform. Personally I feel I will never pay to see a hologram rap concert because in seeing the Tupac performance I felt a little uncomfortable because of how real he seemed on stage and I hope a lot of the monetary proceeds go to his family. But I do look at the hologram technology as the wave of the future and this will after time trickle down to the business sector in possible board meetings and presentations.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great idea to bring holograms of dead artists . The business opportunities are great. Imagine a tour of tupac Aaliyah and biggie smalls coming to a city near you the possibilities are endless. - Nate goulbourne
ReplyDeleteThe hologram performance done by tupac at Cochella was amazing to see even though i did only see it online on youtube. This is a first and i think that it would be wise to invest in the future of these types of projects. i wouldn't be surprised to see deceased stars such as Elvis and Michael Jackson on stag in the the near future.
ReplyDeleteI can't lie seeing TuPac in the video from the Coachella tour was creepy and eery because it looked so real, before I knew it was a hologram I was like wtf... but it's pretty cool. But still I would prefer the real person
ReplyDeleteI am an active member of the Chapel Assistants program, and in conversation one day almost 3 years ago, we talked about a local pastor of large congregation in Buckhead uses holograms in church. He has two locations, he'll be in person at one location and in hologram at another; he alternates locations weekly. He truly can't be at two places at the same time, so he relies on holograms. Needless to say, 2Pac's performance was indeed creepy and mind-boggling, but it's even stranger to say that I first heard of holograms because a church was using them weekly.
ReplyDeleteThe new hologram performance that Tupac did at Coachella was utterly breath taking. I had once seen this before on CNN with rapper Will I am, but, he was a lot smaller and less life like. So after watching Tupacs hologram concert I am sure that more are to come after. Biggie Smalls is someone I think will do one next. You could have concerts with your favorite musical artist wherever whenever all simultaneously with the proper use of this technology. This is a great time for music if this becomes a reality.
ReplyDeleteman there is so much potential money in these halograms. I could see thousands of michael jackson fans in tears of joy as they watch their most adored artist moonwalk across the stage. Which is really cool because people of the new generation could gain so much by being able to see the music of yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThe 2Pac Hologram has opened the door for the entertainment business to become even bigger than it already is. The 2Pac show at Coachella has been viewed by over 5 million people on youtube and that doesn't include thousands who seen this inperson or those who have watched it on another site. I feel like we can expect to see more and more hologram shows done by artist that are living and even more by artist that have passed away.
ReplyDeleteThis hologram was very interesting to watch. The way his movements and voice were so realistic truly shows you how far we have come with technology. Its funny how a lot of things we saw as futuristic when we were younger are now available to use. I wonder how they are going to continue to use the hologram, especially in doing more concerts. It could be possible for an artist to be performing in Atlanta and in London at the same time. I look forward to hearing more about it. -James Williams
ReplyDeleteI think having a tour of a dead artist on a hologram wouldnt be successful. It's cool the way they use it now though. For example I can see Timbaland having a show and doing a song with Aaliyah on there buy not Aaliyah all by herself on tour lol.
ReplyDeleteThe hologram performance was an eye opener to all who viewed and talked about it because it is showing everyone around the globe where were are headed with our technology. Once the holograms are perfected and become a commonplace item the hologram business will replace programs such as Oovoo, skype, and even apples facetime. And it will give users across the world a better connection with the people in their lives that they choose to project the image of themselves to.
ReplyDeleteWhile the hologram was well put together, I feel that the future of holograms is very limited because many deceased artists' families will probably have an objection to it. Although I do hope that they will someday do a hologram of Michael Jackson.
ReplyDeleteI did see the 2Pac hologram video and i msut say I was very impressed. I mention the video to Professor Sistrunk and he talked about how he believed he could use this technology in Hollywood movies. For example he stated with his hologram effect they could put John Wayne and Eddie Murphy is the same movie.
ReplyDeleteThe Tupac Shakur hologram was one of the biggest moments in music history and of this year. It seemed too real at times. I definitely see this idea being taken to the extreme and bring back some of the old music legends for future shows and concerts. I ask myself if i would ever pay to see a concert or a tour with full holographic figures? I don't think so. But record companies can definitely run with the idea.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea, since we are in an era of technological advancement. We have siri on Iphone 4s's which are next to nothing, so the google glasses would be the next step towards this "futuristic" society we hope to be
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do like the hologram technology, I have a few problems with it. At the end of the day I do not want holograms of past legends going on tours because there is no way to say who is off limits. At the end of the day, someone will be profiting off the dead. So while I do feel there is a lot of money to be made off these holograms, at whose expense are we willing to take for it.
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