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A stunningly beautiful Christmas lightshow at the National Trust’s beautiful Erddig – Wales Online

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A stunningly beautiful Christmas Lightshow at the National Trust’s beautiful Erddig

Christmas Projections National Trust

Dec 08, 2014 12:08 By Laura Sprinks

A fantasy display of projections, lighting and special effects – visible from miles around the 18th century showpiece house – as the enchanting Erddig Glow Christmas celebrations were launched at the weekend

National Trust Wales has kicked off the festive celebrations with an event at one of its most enchanting listed properties with a magical night-time illumination of Wrexham’s Downton Abbey-esque Erddig.

The Erddig Glow, which launched at the weekend showcased an exciting light display that illuminated the 18th century house and its romantic walled garden, complete with ‘frozen’ entry gates and trees, coloured up-lighters, static projections, feature lighting and more.

The ‘Glow’, which attracted hundreds of visitors on its inaugural night, will now take place every Friday and Saturday throughout December. The display can be seen for miles around the property making the house a perfect backdrop for a night-time stroll to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a feast for the senses.

ERDDIG CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONS
ERDDIG CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONS

What’s more, the front of the country house – which reflects the upstairs downstairs life of a gentry family over 250 years ago – has an animated advent calendar projected on to it during the event which truly brings to life the spirit of Christmas.

The colourful display of numbered windows and doors has inspired a digital advent calendar which has been created to highlight key moments taking place across the places that the National Trust care for in Wales this December. It’ll be packed with events, recipes, key dates and lots of handy hints and tips – perfect for those looking to make the most of the season and get into the festive spirit with their loved ones.

With a fifth of people across Wales believing that receiving an advent calendar is one of the most special Christmas traditions – the calendar will allow people to re-visit some of their most favourite pastimes during the holiday season and celebrate at one of the many events across their locations.

Places featured include Bodnant Garden, Plas Newydd and Penrhyn Castle, which sit near and within the boundaries of Snowdonia National Park, as well as Erddig, Chirk Castle and Powis Castle. Dyffryn Gardens and Tredegar House in South-east Wales are also featured as well as a cluster of beautiful places scattered throughout the west of the country, including Llanerchaeron, Stackpole and Colby Woodland Garden.

Alongside the Erddig Glow, the Trust – Europe’s largest conservation charity which looks after some of the UK’s most important spaces and places – has unveiled a busier than ever schedule of Christmas events that include traditional carol services, fairs, winter garden displays, elf workshops and more. There will even be a few appearances from Father Christmas himself.

Each place has a colourful line up of winter events and days out that include cheese and truffle-making workshops at Powis Castle, wreath-making workshops at Llanerchaeron and elf workshops – meaning Christmas-lovers young and old will be able to enjoy the best of the outdoors while stepping back in time to see how Christmas was celebrated in times gone by.

Bodnant Gardens will also be opening its recently-unveiled winter garden this year – giving visitors the perfect opportunity to re-discover the outdoors and enjoy a host of seasonal wildlife and colours on display. Ten years in the making and at its best with a touch of frost, the garden is a great way to explore nature in the beautiful surroundings

Other festive highlights include:

:: Christmas with the Yorke’s candlelight tours at Erddig

:: Thursday Lates at Erdigg , Christmas shopping with lamp-lit below stairs and servants getting ready for Christmas

:: Christmas carolling at Dinefwr and Chirk Castle

:: Elves Workshops in Bodnant Garden

:: Christmas lunches at Powis Castle , Chirk Castle and Stackpole

:: Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair

:: Wreath Making Workshop, Llanerchaeron , Ceredigion

:: Father Christmas at Powis , Llanerchaeron , Dyffryn Gardens and many more

:: ‘A Christmas Carol’ weekends at Tredegar House

Justin Albert, Director National Trust Wales said: “We know how important Christmas traditions are for families young and old all across Wales. Our festive celebrations this year aim to re-kindle the magic of Christmas and let people enjoy the wonders of outdoors despite the drop in temperatures – whether making their own decorations, carolling or enjoying a glass of mulled wine during a walk among our vast gardens.

“There’s tonnes going on at each of our places and we can’t wait to welcome people across the country in for a mince pie and a taste of Christmases this year.”

National Trust Wales is inviting people to go to http://ntwales.walesonline.co.uk/ to see the advent calendar and watch as new hints and tips are unveiled day by day.

via A stunningly beautiful Christmas lightshow at the National Trust’s beautiful Erddig – Wales Online.

Tower Bridge Projection to mark one week before first Invictus Games – London

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Tower Bridge Projection for I AM INVICTUS

Tower Bridge Projection

Tower Bridge Projection

Tower Bridge up in lights to mark one week before first Invictus GamesShining bright: Tower Bridge is lit up to promote the Invictus Games Picture: Lucy Young 19 8 MARK BLUNDENPublished: 03 September 2014 Updated: 08:04, 03 September 2014

Tower Bridge was illuminated last night to mark one week to go before the first Invictus Games.A pair of 12.5 metre high I Am Invictus logos were beamed on to the towers.

Projection onto Tower Bridge for Invictus Games

Projection onto Tower Bridge for Invictus Games

Londoners were today urged to snap up the last remaining tickets for the biggest multi-sport event in the capital since 2012, which will feature Olympics venues.More than 400 athletes from 13 countries will take part in the Invictus Games, of which about 130 are British.They have defied terrible injuries in the line to duty to make it to the peak of their sports, including track and field, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, swimming and cycling. Stunning: a photographer takes a snap of the scene Picture: Lucy YoungInvictus is a Latin word meaning unconquered.The five-day event, which features nine sports was announced by Prince Harry in March and kicks off next Wednesday September 10.There will be dazzling opening ceremony featuring the Games anthem, gun salutes and a Red Arrows fly-past in front of thousands of people at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Related linksPrince Harry vows Invictus Games will become regular eventInvictus Games: Kaiser Chiefs, Foo Fighters and Rizzle Kicks among stars to perform at concert finalePrince Harry reveals he ‘hates Twitter’ because of privacy issues as he shares social media tips with teenagers writing about his Invictus GamesEvening Standard comment: Want a good worker? Take on a soldier100 days to go as heroes get set for the Invictus GamesThe competitions will be hosted at the Stratford park – including the Copper Box Arena, Aquatics Centre and VeloPark – and Lee Valley Athletics Centre.The closing ceremony next Sunday will feature Foo Fighters and Ellie Goulding.Sir Keith Mills, the Games chairman, said: “It was just six months back when Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Project: former England rugby player Martin Bayfield interviews members of the British Team for the Invictus Games Picture: Glenn Copus“Now one week from the Opening Ceremony it’s fitting to see the emblem of the Invictus Games up in lights. “We’re ready for four days of inspirational sport and I’d urge anyone who hasn’t yet got tickets to get them fast.”Lance Corporal Derek Derenalagi, an athletics competitor from Watford, said: “Losing my lower limbs, it’s not really a big deal.“To be part of the British Armed Forces team in the Invictus Games and doing four different disciplines, I’m looking forward to it. I’ll try to make us all proud.”

via Tower Bridge up in lights to mark one week before first Invictus Games – London – News – London Evening Standard.

Searchlights light up Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

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Searchlights light up Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

6 x 8KW high powered Searchlights bathed the massive Arches at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct for the third year at this ‘Under the Arches event’ bathed in spectacular light…

Searchlight show for Under the Arches

Searchlight show for Under the Arches

http://www.underthearches.co.uk/ – Underneath the Arches 2014 at Pontcysyllte brings more great local artists and live pop music to dance the night away to.

Searchlights at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Searchlights at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

With local food and entertainment all over the field its great to bring a deckchair and enjoy the music and sights followed by the light show, flames and fireworks the aqueduct will be bathed in spectacular light!

Search lights Wales

Search lights Wales

The evening comes to an end with a spectacular firework display over the aqueduct.

 

PROJECTION OXFORD CIRCUS, LONDON FOR XMEN

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PROJECTION OXFORD CIRCUS, LONDON FOR XMEN

For the launch of the new X-MEN Film a massive projection was created over the famous road junction.

6 x 20,000 Lumen HD Christie projectors were used to create 120,000 Lumens of projection power. Every time the lights changed a selection of showreels were run precisely timed to the traffic lights.
After months of preparation the projection equipment was installed at the top of the buildings overlooking Oxford Circus to run for the week of the Launch.

X-MEN PROJECTION OXFORD CIRCUS LONDON
X-MEN PROJECTION OXFORD CIRCUS LONDON

To see the official Launch go to…

Flame effects – Godzilla Film Premiere, London

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Flame effects – Godzilla Film Premiere, London

Flame effects Leicester Square London

Flame effects Leicester Square London

2 x Five Fingers Stage Flame effect machines were rolled out for London & European Premiere of Godzilla.

Creating 5 meter high flame effects these Flame effects create a huge fan effect from one blast to welcome the stars, guests and watching crowds.

For more information go to our Flame effect Page…

X-Men: Days of Future Past images light up Oxford Circus – Showbiz – London Evening Standard

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X-Men: Days of Future Past images light up Oxford Circus

Images from the hit film light up the ‘X’ crossing on Oxford Circus to celebrate it’s release

X MEN PROJECTION

X MEN PROJECTION

MOLLIE GOODFELLOW

Published: 22 May 2014 Updated: 12:55, 22 May 2014

Graphics from hot new film X-Men: Days of Future Past are lighting up Oxford Circus.

Featuring images of the lead characters and photo stills, the images are sure to drum up excitement among fans from London.

http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/xmen-days-of-future-past-images-light-up-oxford-circus-9416255.html

The film, which is in UK cinema’s from tonight, has an all-star cast, including James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman.

James McAvoy has been speaking about his role in the X-Men film, telling XFM that filming scenes for it is ‘more like filming a sex scene’.

via X-Men: Days of Future Past images light up Oxford Circus – Showbiz – London Evening Standard.

Projection Campaign across London #WhoIsWilliamRast

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Projection Campaign across London #WhoIsWilliamRast

LONDON PROJECTIONS #WhoIsWilliamRast

LONDON PROJECTIONS #WhoIsWilliamRast

Several Projection teams produced massive building projections which spread out across London from Battersea Power Station to Greenwich. 

Building Projection Greenwich

Building Projection Greenwich

Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala’s ‘New America’ clothing brand, William Rast arrives in the UK this summer and the projections culminated in Greenwich by the O2 Arena where Justin Timberlake was performing. 

Building Projection Shoreditch

Building Projection Shoreditch

 

Get involved in the action – join in the conversation at Twitter using the #WhoIsWilliamRast find out more at: http://www.williamrast.com/

Building Projection Marble Arch

Building Projection Marble Arch

 

London Projection Stunt Surprise Pac-Man projection on to Sega HQ building

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London Projection Stunt

Surprise Pac-Man projection on to Sega HQ building aimed to “raise a smile”

Pac Man Projection Stunt

Pac Man Projection Stunt

26 February 2014 by John Owens

Namco Bandai’s covert projection of a four storey Pac-Man on to Sega’s UK HQ aimed to “raise a smile” in the gaming industry amid wider media attacks over issues like violence and trolling, its mastermind has said.

Projection London Pac Man

Projection London Pac Man

Pac is Back: Pac-Man was projected on to the walls of Sega’s HQ

Just before midnight on Monday the games developer projected 80-foot images on to its rival’s prominent Chiswick offices as part of a revival of the iconic gaming character under the ‘Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures’ brand.

The stunt, which was shut down after five minutes by security guards, was led by Namco Bandai’s in-house team alongside Stature PR.

UK marketing and PR director at Namco Bandai Lee Kirton said that the team pressed ahead despite fears the stunt could backfire.

“We were nervous about doing it as we didn’t want to upset Sega or get in trouble with the police, but we wanted to raise a smile in the industry, and show coverage doesn’t have to involve negativity on issues like violence and trolling. We wanted to do something fun with a bit of old school rock’n’roll PR and gain some coverage at the same time.”

Inspired by work with Channel 5’s The Gadget Show in November to create a Guinness World Record for ‘the largest architectural projection mapped game’, the team hired the technical brains behind the FHM stunt involving an image of Gail Porter being beamed on to the Houses of Parliament.

Projecting from a van in the car park of a building site nearby, Namco Bandai deployed three photographers to capture the image – one of whom was based in flat specially rented out for the occasion – with pictures sent out to media contacts at around 3am on Tuesday morning.

Pac Man Projection onto Sega Building

Pac Man Projection onto Sega Building

“We’d been planning it for months, and had aimed to do it at around 11pm but had to hold fire because there were still some people in the building,” said Kirton.

Pointing to one Sega creation in particular he added: “If there are two main characters from the iconic age of gaming it’s Pac-Man and Sonic The Hedgehog.”

Sega declined to comment, but took to Twitter to have the last laugh.

via Surprise Pac-Man projection on to Sega HQ building aimed to “raise a smile” | PR Week.

Projection Campaign London

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Projection Campaign London – Pac Man meets Sonic the Hedgehog

Pac Man Projection Stunt

Pac Man Projection Stunt

Pac Man stunt projected onto Sega’s HQ Building in London brought two of the iconic game characters together!

Projection Stunt London

Projection Stunt London

The stunt was long planned and late Monday night the 80 foot iconic image of Pac Man was projected on to its rival’s prominent Chiswick offices as part of a revival of the iconic gaming character under the ‘Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures’ brand.

Projection Stunt London Pac Man

Projection Stunt London Pac Man