Princess Lea Lives :: Too Cool Condensed Air Video Display

Condensed air video projection screen. It is very cool. Tj Swafford, from the Adrants Soflow forum, shares this little gem.

This device is called a heliodisplay. The manufacturer has a new version with touchscreen abilities.

The M2i Heliodisplay is the most advanced free-space display. The M2i supports up to a 30″ diagonal (4:3 aspect) image. The M2i utilizes cursor control interactive capabilities enabling ‘virtual touchscreen’ control.

Sure, once you see the video, you’ll likely say it needs refinement. But, everyone will want one. Sadly, the cost is now about $20,000. Yikes.

So, PR-types, want something cool for that tradeshow display? This will draw them in. However, I fear the device will overwhelm the audience and your message about your product / service / cause may be lost in all the “ooooh’s” and “aaaah’s” that will ensue. And, if it is a windy venue, well … then I think you’re kind of in the tank.

Why am I so enamored with this device? There was a display I wanted to create where the video displayed in mist, fog or smoke. A bluescreen image sort of flying through the mist. I wanted it to be much larger, too. A 4:3 40-inch, or so, diagonal sized display, or larger. It almost worked, but never quite made the grade. Hey, I was experimenting with dry ice and also a smoke/fog machine, and doing it on the cheap side. These things cost money, ya’ know.

This video is relatively old, dated June 09, 2006, but this is the first time I’ve seen it. How about you? And, are there any other such cool displays out there?

View it at YouTube.