Kraftwerk relies on Watchout to create stereoscopic 3D and interactivity on its new tour

Kraftwerk, pioneering German electronic pop group, has turned to Dataton's Watchout multimedia solution for its tour show. 2013, that adapts 3D technology to their own language and gives body and volume to the powerful iconography that has accompanied them throughout their career..

The enigmatic German group Kraftwerk, pioneer of electronic sounds, will take advantage of the interactive and dynamic 3D features of Watchout's multi-image and presentation software. Dataton for all the digital scenography in his long-awaited concert tour throughout the year. 2013. Trained in 1970, The German band began using stereoscopic 3D for MoMA concerts and the 'Way out West' rock festival’ in the spring of 2012.

Watchout manages projected 3D content in a wide stage context creating a powerful abstract presence in front of an audience wearing polarized 3D glasses. Two more Watchout channels feed the LED screens flanking the stage. To create lighting effects on the four large illuminated keyboards, A Pixel-gate LED video controller uses an additional DVI output from the main display with the 'Tier' function’ del Watchout. The main timeline in the Watchout traps the timecode of Kraftwerk synths (MTC converted to SMPTE). Kraftwerk synthesizers are also used for live visual interaction controlled via MIDI commands..

New version features 5 of Watchout allow the manipulation of live content. Media objects can be positioned, rotate and move in 3D in real time from external control systems, musical instruments, lighting consoles, mobile devices and sensors for controlling on-screen elements such as images, videos, películas 3D estereoscópicas y transmisiones en vivo según se necesite.

Fredrik Svahnberg, Marketing Director of Dataton, has pointed out: “Kraftwerk are known for their use of bold graphics and colors.. They are using our technology in a very user-friendly way, but powerful in the way of capturing the attention of audiences around the world. We can't wait to see Kraftwerk use the new 3D media streaming features, interactive and dynamic Watchout in 2013 and afterwards”.

Concerts in Düsseldorf and London

Upcoming Kraftwerk concerts will incorporate stereoscopic 3D effects, as well as 3D sound. The first performance of the German group in the German city of Düsseldorf since 1991, call '1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8’ has been held in the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen museum since 11 al 13 January, and of 16 al 20 of the same month. Just like in the MoMA shows, Kraftwerk tocará un álbum cada día y estará acompañado por imágenes en 3D que logran interactuar con el público.

In London, Kraftwerk to perform at Tate Modern's Turbine Hall for eight nights, between the 6 and the 9 of February and 11 al 14 of the same month, and they are their first live performances in the Thames city since 2004. The band will perform a new full studio album each night and combine it with visual backdrops, including interactive 3D projections and animations.

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