Cleopatra revives through holographic mirror effects

In Cleopatra, the Immersive Exhibition, visitors meet Egypt’s legendary queen through striking holographic effects created with GiantMirror Heavy. ShowTex’ transparent mirror foil supports crisp, lifelike visuals. A powerful way to guide the live audience straight into Cleopatra's world!

When illusions become part of the story

During the exhibition, holograms make it feel as if Cleopatra herself enters the room. The sturdy yet crystal clear glassless foil creates the illusion of floating holographic figures. Its surface captures the light with such precision that projected images seem almost real.

As visitors try to understand how these digital characters move through the set, the answer lies in the GiantMirror Heavy’s optical accuracy. Every reflection stays sharp and undistorted, allowing the projection to appear and fade with a simple shift in light.

Engineering the Pepper’s Ghost effect

Behind the scenes, the setup is surprisingly simple yet very effective. The mirror foil is installed at a 45-degree angle on a custom aluminum frame. The projected visuals bounce off the reflective foil and merge with the physical décor.

This combination of angle, reflection, and transparency forms the well-known Pepper’s Ghost effect. Luckily, viewers don’t see the engineering, they see history coming back to life in a truly immersive experience.

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