Chief Director of the Hangzhou Asian Games Opening Ceremony Spoiler: There will be an unprecedented "fireworks" scene
The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou will be held on the evening of September 23 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
In the previous rehearsals, there was no display of the usual "fireworks" segment in previous competitions. On the 17th, Sha Xiaolan, the chief director of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, stated at the main media center that there will be no fireworks section at the opening ceremony, and further confirmed that electronic fireworks will be used to showcase the warm atmosphere of the highlights of the opening ceremony, allowing the audience to see the unprecedented "fireworks" scene from an unprecedented perspective for the first time.
"The cancellation of fireworks display is a great decision, because as long as fireworks are set off, there will definitely be dust pollution in the air." Sha Xiaolan said that the cancellation of physical fireworks display is based on the concept of green, intelligent, thrifty, and civilized competition. At the most important moment of the opening ceremony, the environmental protection concept is conveyed to show the world that China is a responsible major country.
This Asian Games is not only about replacing traditional fireworks with digital fireworks at the opening ceremony, but also about using green fuel for the main torch, which adopts zero carbon emissions.
Not setting off physical fireworks does not mean that the warm and festive atmosphere will be compromised. Sha Xiaolan said that 3D animation and AR technology will be used on site to showcase the splendid "fireworks" in front of TV and live viewers. "We have collected various sound elements that symbolize passion, combined with visual expression, to make everyone feel that the fireworks performance is not physical but more physical. Through recent rehearsals, we have achieved this effect."
Sha Xiaolan said that with the blessing of high technology, the fireworks effect seen in front of the TV is more brilliant and beautiful than the actual display. "Normally, I would look up at fireworks, but this time I can see them from a top-down angle, witnessing them blooming from famous landmarks on both sides of the Qianjiang River and large and small lotus flowers above. The audience has never seen such a visual effect," said Sha Xiaolan.
According to CCTV news, on September 9th, the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games successfully completed the third full element rehearsal.
According to the director's plan, the warm-up performance was warm and enthusiastic, and the ceremony and cultural performance were completed within about 115 minutes. The safe and smooth connection was seamless, and the actors and various professions cooperated well, presenting a comprehensive visual effect of the opening ceremony. It also effectively tested the achievements of the previous stage of work and provided specific directions for the main creative team to further adjust.
Integrating the power of technology and the beauty of art, the main creative team introduced that the opening ceremony coincides with the autumnal equinox season of the twenty-four solar terms. Promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture and showcasing modern Chinese civilization has become an important creative concept throughout the entire opening ceremony, and striving to empower traditional culture with imagination through high-tech, creating classic paintings with Eastern aesthetic charm.