This Pac-Man Light Installation Creates Pop Culture with Camera Tricks
Michael Baxter — May 31, 2014 — Art & Design
This light art installation by Michael Bosanko shows that with some good camera work it doesn't take much to create something riveting. The image pays homage to a classic game that has stood the test of time as one of the greatest video games ever created -- Pac-man.
Much like sparklers in the summer, cameras can capture moving light to create images that in reality don't actually exist. In this image we see Pac-man and his usual assailants, the ghosts, only three of which make an appearance.
The Pac-man image is beautiful because it's solid and smooth, but the ghost images are especially captivating because of their details flowing bodies. The setting looks like an old abandoned building, which is light years away from the walls that usually house the yellow semi-circle.
Much like sparklers in the summer, cameras can capture moving light to create images that in reality don't actually exist. In this image we see Pac-man and his usual assailants, the ghosts, only three of which make an appearance.
The Pac-man image is beautiful because it's solid and smooth, but the ghost images are especially captivating because of their details flowing bodies. The setting looks like an old abandoned building, which is light years away from the walls that usually house the yellow semi-circle.
Trend Themes
1. Camera-aided Light Installations - Using cameras to capture moving light and create captivating installations.
2. Pop Culture Homage - Creating artwork that pays tribute to iconic video games and pop culture references.
3. Captivating Light Art - Exploring the creation of visually stunning light art installations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Embracing innovative techniques like camera-aided light installations to create unique and captivating art pieces.
2. Entertainment and Gaming - Utilizing pop culture homage to effectively engage with video game enthusiasts and fans of iconic gaming characters.
3. Photography and Visual Media - Leveraging camera tricks and techniques to create visually captivating images and art installations.
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