Obscura Digital
20 years ago, Pacific Domes received a call from a lovely gentleman named Travis Threlkel. He wanted to test his new projection technology in one of our Domes. Christopher Lejeune, of Pacific Domes, drove down to meet Travis in San Francisco with a dome. Within a year they had founded one of the top digital art companies in the world. They began with 360 projection inside of the domes. Together with Pacific Domes they developed a dome projection system with the quality of a planetarium theater. From the dome, they moved onto building projections, our favorites of which are the Vatican and Empire State buildings, in conjunction with the environmental film, Racing Extinction.
Obscura Digital has designed and developed immersive, interactive digital art installations and experiences around the world, working with cultural dignitaries, Fortune 100 companies, and global foundations to light up the world and inspire peace through positive change. From the first global warming conference with Al Gore and Bill Clinton in 2008, to UNESCO’s 70th Anniversary in 2015, Obscura Digital and Pacific Domes have teamed up to create impactful statements through projection both on and in our domes.
Obscura Digital was recently purchased by Madison Square Garden‘s to orchestrate the building of large digital dome concert venues across the globe.
Dubai 360 Sphere
The world’s largest interactive virtual city tour was presented by Dubai 360, a purveyor of panoramic views. The launch of this 15-meter geodesic event sphere encompassed an immersive media experience, provided by the cutting edge technology and expertise of Obscura Digital. This platform allows the public to witness the sites such as the iconic Burj Khalif and The Palm Jumeirah in a way never seen before. Walk into a sphere of projection above, beneath, and all around you. It’s like floating inside the earth! Read more…
Coachella 2019: YouTube Concert Hall Livestream & 360° Dance Dome
Coachella has morphed into a cultural phenomenon over the years (since 1999), show-casing art installations and popular musical artists from a variety of musical genres, including rock, indie, hip hop and electronic dance music. Co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick van Santen, it’s promoted by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Live. Read more…
Coachella Music & Arts Festival – 2017
A truly spell-binding immersive experience awaited fans at the 2017 Coachella Music & Arts Festival as Obscura Digital unveiled its latest audiovisual spectacle in a massive 120 ft. projection dome theater. Chrysalis, an 8-minute 360° Virtual Reality performance, was projected high above the domed walls of the 120ft. geodesic theater as captivated spectators gazed outstretched from the floor below. Read more…
Ultimate 360° Projection Sphere: The MSG ‘Sphere’ in London
Taller than St. Paul’s Cathedral, and more than twice the height of its neighboring stadium, MSG Projection Sphere London, promises to be a quantum leap forward for the Next Generation of Entertainment Venues! Obscura Digital, world famous for its large-scale projection mapping venues, was recently purchased by Madison Square Gardens (MSG). Read more…