THROWBACK TO 2018 – The Year In Highlights
2018 has been a very successful year for HeavyM, and that on many levels! We managed to achieve technical feats with our software, the team produced successful projections during various events, we made video mapping accessible to new fields, and our community has been more active and creative than ever before. We’ve been so impressed by your projects! Without further ado, here are some of our highlights of the year :
Our software: still easy-to-use, but with new features!
In 2018, we released no less than 4 major updates, all allowing to optimize our software and to make more advanced projects possible.
Our mission has always been to make video mapping more accessible. HeavyM always focuses on bringing features that meet the needs of our community, and we also pay a lot of attention to user feedback.
In 2018, over 15,000 new users got excited about the amazing features of our software and the fact that it is a great blend of performance and ease of use.
Our 1.7 version added more personalization potential thanks to new effect parameters. With 1.8, we made the free version even richer and, with HeavyM 1.9, we introduced a highly-anticipated 翘曲 effect that makes it possible to alter texture, change its form and make it perfectly fit any complex shape.
"(《世界人权宣言》) 1.10 version of the software was released at the end of the year and is 100% dedicated to our community! It comes with 100 new shaders, an Ableton Link integration and the launch of HeavyM Start with two stations per license (just like HeavyM Live). The “Switch To Trial” features make it possible to try out the Live version. Our new license system aims to be more reliable and convenient. If you are a HeavyM customer, you can get your license key by clicking 这里.
Alongside these evolutions, we’ve been working on new tutorials to make it easier for both beginners and more advanced users to learn about our new features in a quick and easy way.
The rise of professional services
The HeavyM team has been using its expertise to help turn innovating projects into reality, and several successful collaborations became major highlights of the year. These include the fields of art installations, stage design, and product launches.
In February, the LAB, the London-based stage created by Mixmag magazine that showcases the work of major DJs, has collaborated with HeavyM to design a permanent installation that is both interactive and high-tech. The team provided bespoke services using our Olga kits and integrating the client’s visual identity. We also trained their staff to give them the opportunity to manage the installation themselves and to let their creativity flow. This stage design has been showcased every Friday night and has been admired by thousands of guests!
In March, RStyle commissioned an iconic artwork for its MEMO exhibition, which was dedicated to the role that hip-hop music has been playing in society. We created a large-scale sculpture in the shape of an interrogation mark. The sculpture is made of 4 Olga kits (that means 120 equilateral triangles!) that were also used as projection surfaces for bespoke videos. This installation was autonomous and was displayed for 2 months straight. It aimed to catch the attention of the visitors and to give them food for thought.
In May, Mercedes commissioned HeavyM for the launch of their new A-Class model. Our team designed an interactive experience using 3 projectors and collaborated with Mythologies agency. Before entering our video mapping-themed box, guests had to provide their first name and favorite song and to pick a destination among 5 possibilities. Once inside, their personalized experience could start. For 2 minutes, they were taken somewhere else thanks to an immersive and multi-sensorial experience.
Developing HeavyM-based educational programmes
如今，数字化学习已不仅仅是一种趋势。它促进了探索、协作以及学生对学习过程的直接参与。视频绘图是一种富有创造性和趣味性的学习工具，完全符合当今教育领域的需求和要求。因此，越来越多的学校、学院和大学开始使用 HeavyM！
2018年，多所学校陆续购买HeavyM授权，成功开发以HeavyM为核心的特色课程，在 法国(巴黎蓝天学院、里昂美术学院、尼斯索菲亚数字艺术学院）和 海外例如波尔图的艺术与图像学院、比利时列日的美术学院、加拿大卡尔加里艺术学院、东京的 Live 4 School 学院以及美国费城、匹兹堡或路易斯维尔的几所大学。
在法国，HeavyM 团队为各种学校和文化中心提供了大量培训，如万森多媒体图书馆、巴黎戈贝兰学校、尼姆图书馆、巴黎 EPSAA 平面艺术学校，以及埃斯姆-苏德里亚工程师学校的暑期班。
Some professors have also independently decided to create a bespoke training programme for their students:
左侧: Comme à la Maison (法国) 在家中提供现场 DJ 和 VJ 服务，为观众提供使用 HeavyM 设计的视觉体验。
对:Pétronille Leroux (法国)的舞台设计中使用了几套奥尔加套件。 拉撒路 现场表演。
创新的艺术装置
杰西-詹姆斯-艾伦 (英国）是一位极富创造力的多媒体艺术家，他将 HeavyM 与其他软件相结合，创造出非凡的互动项目。
奥尔加套件也掀起了波澜！
Aelion 项目 (意大利) 使用 2 套 Olga 套件为工厂音乐俱乐部设计了一个永久性舞台。今年还将增加 2 套！
Ready for 2019 to bring exciting projects!
- A 新伙伴关系 与 奥图码欧洲、中东和非洲地区排名第一的 DLP® 投影机品牌
- 2 月 5-8 日:HeavyM 将在 ISE 在阿姆斯特丹举行。这是欧洲最大的视听系统展。欢迎莅临 Optoma 展位（1 号馆 F90），我们很乐意向您展示我们独有的视频映射装置！
- Mid-February: Be ready for a new update! We’ll be releasing HeavyM 1.11!
- A message to our community: If you wish to increase the reach of your projects, please do feel free to email us some pictures and a short description. We’ll be happy to share it on our social media pages!
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