Attractions
Architectural
Special Events
Contents
Permanent Attractions: 3
Wonder Full - Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Symphony of Lights - Hong Kong
Miraculous Everland – Korea
Spirits of Sentosa – Sentosa Island, Singapore
Aqua Magic– Darling Harbour, Australia
Shipwrecked - Flagstaff Hill, Australia
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Architectural Lighting 18
Theme Parks:
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Scooby Doo - Movie World
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Illuminate - Dreamworld21
Special Events: 23
Cultural Centre – Hong Kong
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Marconi - 60th Anniversary, Australia & Genoa
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Spectaculars28
Time Tunnels - 4 Dimensional Fantasies
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Laser Billboards -Power, Precision, Impact
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Laservision: 35
The Company
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Creative38
Engineering 40
Technologies
Digital Data Pump
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Mega Mediums
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Services 44
Accolades 46
Awards 48
Overview
LARGE SCALE
LARGE IMPACT
LARGE AUDIENCES
Laservision is a world leader in Entertainment Communications with
operations spanning four decades. Our Attractions, Special Events and
Architectural Lighting continue to be enjoyed by tens of thousands of people
around the globe each night.
Our original, specifically tailored productions and projects utilise Mega Media
technologies. High Powered Lasers, Architectural Lighting, Surround Sound,
Fountains, Aqua Screens, Digital Image Projection, Pyrotechnics and Special
FX excite audiences as they become part of the spectaculars as the energy
explodes around them.
Creative & Technical Mastery
Modern audiences demand increasingly higher levels of entertainment and
visual impact, and Laservision consistently delivers !
With 30 years of worldwide industry experience and government
approved Research and Development in house facilities, Laservision
has received a plethora of international awards for the creative
and technical innovation we inject into the Spectaculars, Attractions
and Architectural Lighting industries.
Services
• Concept Development
• Creative and Technical Consulting
• Event Production and Spectaculars
• Project Management and Installations
• Performance Technology Research and Development
• Comprehensive range of Customer Support Services
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“The most spectacular lighting extravaganza ever produced ”
Fun World Magazine, USA
Permanent Attractions
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Wonder Full
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Awarded
‘Best New Tourist Attraction’
in South East Asia
The Association of South East
Asian Nations Tourism Association
“A 360 degree experience
unlike anything seen before”
Mondo Arc Architectural / Lighting Magazine, UK
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Wonder Full
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
“The Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Trinity Mirror Newspaper, India
Dramatic in scale and unique in style, this 360 degree
spectacular was created and installed by Laservision and has
become a prominent icon of Sinagapore. It is a 13-minute, 3
Dimensional spectacular of epic proportions encompassing
water, land and sky. Enormous Water Screens, Stella & Sting
Ray high powered Lasers, powerful Searchlights, Spot Lights,
Fountains, Surround Sound, Strobes, Bubble Factories, Flame
Effects, LED Lighting, HD Video Projection and a host of Special
Effects wow the audiences every night.
“The exclamation point on the
sentence of Marina Bay Sands!”
Las Vegas Sands Corporation - Michael A. Leven,
President and Chief Operating Officer
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Symphony of Lights
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
“A Symphony of Lights is a proud symbol of Hong Kong’s success”
Hon. Henry Tang - Financial Secretary, Government of Hong Kong
“The most spectacular lighting
extravaganza ever produced !”
Fun World Magazine, USA
‘Largest Sound & Light Show in the World!’
Guinness World Record
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Miraculous
Everland, Korea
“A massive multimedia show created by
Laservision completely immersing the
audience within the fantasy.”
Lighting Dimensions Magazine, USA
Awarded ‘Best Outdoor Spectacular’
The International Laser Display Association (ILDA) Florida, USA
Technology giant Samsung commissioned Laservision, as the ‘World’s Best’, to create, produce
and install the largest laser based spectacular on the planet.
Everland is one of Asia’s largest theme parks and Korea’s number one Tourist Attraction. Our
laser spectacular entertained over 20,000 spectators per night. Spectators were captivated
and enthralled by a dynamic fusion of high powered Lasers (14 of Laservision’s Stella, Sting
and Light Ray Lasers), specialised Lighting, HD Digital Image projection, a 1500 square metre
Aqua-Screen, Special FX, Pyrotechnics and an 80,000 watt Surround Sound System. Upon the
opening of the spectacular, attendance instantly grew by 20% with an accompanying increase
in food, beverage and merchandising sales.
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Spirits of Sentosa
Sentosa Island, Singapore
“Thanks for the magic”
Chief Executive - Sentosa Island, Singapore
FILMED AT LASERVISION’S SYDNEY STUDIOS
Animated Stella Ray Laser beams exploded from the impressive 12 storey high Merlion sculpture. Piercing Laser beam eyes projected over
audiences kilometres away. An additional 12 Sting Ray Laser systems, 3 large Aqua Screens, Fountains and HD Digital Image projection all
gained their ‘heart beat’ under the command of the Digital Data Pump show control system.
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Aqua Magic
Sydney’s Darling Harbour, Australia
The unique challenge was to design and build a Light and Sound
Spectacular rising and falling with the salt water tide and weather storms.
Laservision customised Lasers, Projectors and Sound Systems to be
housed within their specifically built projection barges, delivering a solution
that faithfully entertained millions of tourists and visitors alike.
At show time each night two giant holographic like images appeared to float
above the water dazzling audiences attending the 2000 Olympic Games.
“A spectacular of Olympic proportions”
Games & Parks Industry Magazine, Italy
Awarded ‘Best Multi-Media Attraction’
The International Laser Display Association (ILDA), USA
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Shipwrecked
Flagstaff Hill, Australia
“…stunning new laser technology from
the wonderful world of Laservision”
Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC USA
Our client wanted us to visually recreate the experience
of ‘one of Australia’s most infamous maritime disasters’
for their audience. Through the programmed integration
of Sting Ray Laser Systems, Aqua-Screens, HD video
footage, Architectural styling, Theatrical Lighting,
Surround Sound and a Motion Base; we were able to create
atmospheric and experimental scenes such as nightfall,
sunrise, a turbulent storm and ghostly appearances to
the delight of nightly audiences and our client.
Awarded 3 years in a row,
‘Best Tourist Attraction’
By the Victorian Tourism Board
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Architectural Lighting
“It has received industry recognition
from all corners of the globe”
Lighting Design and Application Magazine, USA
HOPEWELL CENTRE
HONG KONG CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM1 MILLION FOOT CANDLE BEAM
Architectural Lighting has become dynamic though
digitally controlled colour and intensity. Laservision leads
the way designing sophisticated architectural lighting
solutions that capture the attention of passers-by and
increases brand presence.
~ Energy efficient
~ Animated or Static
~ Refreshes an old building
~ Long life, low maintenance
~ Responds to seasonal changes
~ Communicates your brand’s personality
HSBC HEADQUARTERS
NEXXUS
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Scooby Doo
Warner Bros Movie World, Australia
“The scariest, spookiest, spine-tingling,
rollercoaster ever created.”
Games and Park Magazine, Italy
Special effects immerse and delight the audience in
sheets and beams of high energy laser. On every
corner, beams of piercing light explode around you.
Enjoying strong media coverage, it attracted many
international awards.
Illuminate
Dreamworld, Australia
Illuminate is an enchanting Mega Media Light & Laser Spectacular. A celebration of song
and dance, Illuminate transforms the park’s Main Street combining high-powered lasers, dual
Aqua-Screens, digital image projection, pyrotechnics and other special effects with powerful
soundtracks.
Laservision has also supplied Services to Theme Parks around the world including Knotts
Berry Farm (California, USA), Everland (Seoul, Korea), Six Flags (New Jersey, USA), Dreamworld
(Australia), Movie World (Australia) and Sentosa Island (Singapore).
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“Your team achieved the impossible and reduced these sophisticated
audiences to the delighted condition of ‘kids on a Christmas morning’“
Toshiba, General Manager
Special Events
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“Sophisticated technology
….dynamic performances.”
Lighting Magazine, USA
Cultural Centre
Hong Kong
Laservision transformed the 120 x 60 metre curved façade of Hong Kong’s Cultural Centre for Chinese New Year celebrations.
The creation of a temporary public canvas for projected images was recognised as an epic event attended by hundreds
of thousands of people.
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Genoa, Italy
In 1930, Marconi successfully
transmitted a radio signal from
onboard a yacht in Genoa, Italy across
the world turning on the lights of
Sydney Town Hall, Australia.
60 years later to celebrate the
anniversary, the same transmission
was done again.
This time when the
button was pushed in
Genoa by the Mayor,
it activated our Laser
system, which projected
from a kilometre away
onto the sails of
Sydney’s Opera House.
Marconi
L ight
Amplification by
S timulated
E mission of
R adiation
60th Anniversary
1930 Marconi wireless transmission
1960 Invention of the ‘ Laser ’
1990 Laservision recreate Marconi’s success using Laser
Holding many patents for its innovation,
and in the Spirit of Marconi, Laservision
continue to invent new technologies
Sydney, Australia
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“Modern audiences demand
more from spectaculars
and Laservision delivers.”
Lighting Today Magazine, Singapore
Spectaculars
Laservision has brought some of the world’s biggest
parties to life! Our sophisticated control systems
have made complex multimedia solutions possible
for not only permanent installations, but also event
spectaculars.
The high visibility of Laservision’s Mega Mediums
ensure extended media coverage of the event. Often
the cost of the event is far less than the value of the
free publicity that follows.
“Spectators in their
Millions stood breathless”
Professional Lighting Design Magazine, Germany
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“Your contribution...
cannot be understated...
the event was fantastic!”
Nike, Managing Director
Time Tunnels
Four Dimensional Fantasies
A Laservision Time Tunnel is a powerful
tool, creating “grand entrances” to
excite and delight arriving audiences.
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Laser Billboards
Power, Precision, Impact
“No bridge commuter, ferry passenger, train traveller,
tourist or local could have failed to see the advertisement.
The ultimate commercial.“
The Sydney Morning Herald
The ultimate in entertaining, high retention communications! Laser Billboarding
goes where no other medium can! It’s Big, it’s Bold and it’s Powerful. Large
buildings, sides of mountains and even entire stadiums have been turned into
Laser Billboards; providing clients with a high powered communication medium.
Expect rapid response and targeted to your audience.
“The communication medium
of the 21st Century.”
Toshiba, General Manager
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Of Laservision….. “Creative thinkers are like satellites, spinning off in search
of new worlds, sending signals back to those of us whose vision is terrestrially bound.”
Beyond 2000, International Television Show
Laservision ~ The Company
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CEO and Founder
The Company
Since 1984 Laservision has created, supplied, installed
and maintained unique dynamic technology solutions for
their global clients. Whether for Entertainment, Tourism or
Economic Development, millions of people have experienced
this extraordinary technology with performances thrilling tens
of thousands of people every night.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Paul McCloskey was
awarded the Australian Inaugural ‘Entrepreneur of The Year’
by the Federal Government.
“I would rank Paul McCloskey
enormously high in my pantheon of
those individuals who you want to do
business with.”
Las Vegas Sands Corporation - Michael A. Leven
President and Chief Operating Officer
“Enormous dynamism…. innovation and
commitment in achieving extraordinary
business success on a global scale.”
Minister for the 2000 Olympic Games –
Honourable Michael Knight Member of Parliament.
Laservision has been awarded
numerous patents as a result
of ongoing innovation in
Research and Development.
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Concept
Storyboard
Composition
Animation
The key is to start with a solid Creative Foundation. Our
team of Digital Media Designers develop ideas for your
project. Consultancy services then guide you through
an efficient process to achieve the desired outcome.
Production
Post Production
Creative
Programming
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Engineering
Laservision’s installation
capabilities are supported by
a strong Engineering Base.
~ Project Management
~ Research and Development
~ Civil Engineering
~ Architectural Design
~ Software Engineering
~ Electrical Engineering
~ Hydraulic Engineering
~ Computer Engineering
~ Structural Engineering
~ Electronic Engineering
~ Mechanical Engineering
~ Mechatronic Engineering
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Technologies
Digital Data Pump
“The product itself is an incredible invention”
South China Morning Post Hong Kong
“3 shows a day for the last 18 months with 100% reliability”
Assistant Director - Sentosa Development Corporation, Singapore
Shows are becoming increasingly more complex to meet the growing demands of modern audiences, Laservision’s Research & Development
team continue to deliver exciting new show and architectural lighting control technologies.
Media Manager software is used to integrate the Mega Mediums into a show. Then the Digital Data Pump streams the shows live over a
fibre optic network to multiple Media Servers, ensuring show integrity and a Command Performance every time.
Mega~Mediums
“Nothing short of a technical marvel”
Entertainment Technology Asia
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Services
Our Project Approach
R&D
Technical
Concept
Concept Development is
the single most defining
stage in the evolution
of the final production.
Our consulting division of
talented ‘Imaginers’ draw
on their international
experience to dream
up concepts for your
enjoyment.
Creative
Laservision’s Creative
team use a wide base
of specialties and skills
to deliver on client
expectations. Whether it
be the dramatic telling of
a story, or creation of a
euphoric atmosphere, the
‘Dream Team’ get to work.
The creative team’s
ideas are brought to
life by strong, capable
engineering and
technical departments.
Our skill base includes
structural, civil,
mechanical, hydraulic,
electrical, electronic,
software, computer and
mechatronic engineering.
As a Government approved
Research & Development
facility, if the technology
does not exist – we invent
it! The company holds many
international patents for its
innovation and originality. As
a result, our clients are always
enjoying the latest and the
greatest technologies.
SHOW
Support
Management
Our Project Management is
the key to on time, on budget
productions. Our impressive
reputation has been built on
our skill to manage new and
cutting edge technologies and
successfully deliver projects to
the finish line.
The correct staff training and customer support
are necessary to maintain the integrity of the
Attraction over time. Our Clients enjoy peace
of mind with Laservision’s support services,
leaving them free to focus on their business.
“One of Australia’s most successful and innovative companies”
Ernst & Young, Entrepreneurial General Manager
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Awards Highlights
Number 1 night time attraction in Australia – ‘Aqua Magic’’ , Sydney
Number 1 night time attraction in South Korea – ‘Miraculous’ , Seoul
Number 1 night & day attraction in Australia – ‘Scooby Doo’ , Movie World
Number 1 night time attraction in South East Asia – ‘Wonder Full’ , Singapore
Number 1 night time attraction in Singapore – ‘Spirits of Sentosa’ , Sentosa Island
Number 1 night time attraction in Hong Kong – ‘Symphony of Lights’ , Victoria Harbour
Number 1 night time attraction in North India – ‘Musical Fountain of Eternal Life’ , Akshardham
“ A scintillating River of Fire, the most spectacular light extravaganza ever to have been produced....”
Professional Lighting Design Magazine, Germany
“ dazzling display of visual firepower....the world’s largest visual masterpiece.”
Lighting & Sound Magazine, UK,
2012 – 1st ‘Best New Tourist Attraction’ SE Asia
Association of South East Asian Nations, Tourism Association
2012 – 1st ‘Exporter of The Year & Induction into Hall of Fame’
Australian Government & the Institute of Export
2010 – 1st Australian Exporter of the Year ‘Arts and Entertainment’
Australian Government & the Institute of Export
2007 – 1st ‘Largest Light & Sound Show‘ for ‘Symphony of Lights’, Hong Kong
Guinness World Record
2007 – 1st Australian Export Hero Award
Australian Institute of Export
2006 – 1st ‘Cool Company Award’
Microsoft & PriceWaterhouseCoopers
2004 – 1st ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’
Australian Institute of Engineers
2002 – 1st ‘Best Special Effects ’ for Movie World Australia
International Laser Display Association USA
2000 – 1st ‘Australia’s Biggest Party ’ for Sydney Olympic Bid Success
Guinness World Record
2000 – 1st ‘Best Laser Animation’ for Darling Harbour Sydney
International Laser Display Association (ILDA) Germany
1999 – 1st ‘Best Outdoor Spectacular’ for Everland, Korea
International Laser Display Association (ILDA) USA
1997 – 1st Inaugural ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’
Australian Government
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