Boeing Centennial Light Show

[KeithP]

I don't know if anyone saw this, but Boeing recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. They had a bunch of aircraft on display but the highlight of the event was a light show.

They used a white 747 as a screen and projected images on it. Here is one of the better quality youtube videos of the show.

https://youtu.be/HZP9jwZ2__c

If you find a better quality version, please post it.

Opps...the first video I posted was a bit short. New link has the complete show.

-KeithP

 

[twinrider1]

That was a cool use of that projection tech. I've never seen it used on a moving "screen" before. I wonder how they locked it in.

 

[Markbnj]

Very cool. There have been more and more of these done over the last few years. Was there one fundamental enabling technology that caused this to take off? Lenses? High-intensity lamps? Software?

 

[IronWing]

Cool!


Sidenote: Anyone else remember Boeing Graphics for DOS?

Edit: Wow! Searched on Boeing Graphics DOS and found someone who had it listed on a circa 2014 resume.

 

[BUTCH1]

Nice!, although the 747 ushered in a new era in space, comfort, and reliability I think the future in wide-body planes will wind up with twin-engine designs like the 777/787. All airliners need periodic overhaul and this is where the twin saves $$.