Laser projection on stained glass to recreate a medieval battle in Flanders

Thirteen laser equipment Barco G60 show scenes from the Battle of the Golden Spurs, that are projected on panels that slide over the stained glass windows of a chapel in the city of Kortrijk.

The so-called Battle of the Golden Spurs o Batalla de Courtrai; medieval combat between the royal army of France and the rebel forces of the County of Flanders, has served as inspiration for many books, poems and paintings.

More than seven hundred years later, This medieval war story arouses curiosity, which from now on can be seen thanks to a permanent installation that offers a light and surround sound show in the Earl's Chapel de la ciudad belga de Kortrijk.

This former mausoleum of the Flemish counts has recently housed a immersive projection mapping to remember the history of 1302, which can be viewed for free, designed, produced and installed by Belgian company Create.eu.

The show, eighteen minutes long, runs every day every half hour. At the beginning of each session, The custom-made panels close over the stained glass to configure the canvas on which, through thirteen Barco G60 laser projectors, shows the history of the Golden Spurs.

How do you explain Olivier De Baere, director of live productions and installations at Create.eu, “We know the Barco team and their products very well. For cultural immersion experiences, where quality is the number one priority, They are our first choice, since their projectors offer high image quality, reliability and long life. Exactly what was needed for this show”.

Do projection mapping in the Earl's Chapel of the Church of Our Lady, part of Flanders Heritage, agency responsible for the heritage of Flanders, “has its own challenges, since the church remains open for regular worshipers, so we needed a solution that would integrate seamlessly into this exclusive location, both visually and aurally”, adds De Baere.

Barco G60 DLP Laser Phosphor Projectors, con WUXGA resolution and a power from 7.000 a 10.000 lumens, “they surprised us with their low decibels, Its compact size and capabilities short range lens unique on the market -adds De Baere-. In this project they provide a memorable experience that, At the same time, it respects the medieval architecture of the church.”.

This project also includes a interactive table, storytelling in virtual reality y touch screens for edutainment. The Create.eu team worked closely with historians and heritage experts to obtain all the details, without compromising the playful aspect of the exhibition.