Panchecco 17,143 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I had this idea in mind for the last couple of days and I was finally able to make it work. My photo editing skills are not that good and I made these pretty quickly so I'm aware that they might look cheap or poorly edited in some parts but still, I would like to know what y'all think So the basic idea was to recreate the white inflatable palace of the artRAVE as if it was a sort of BTWBT castle 2.0 or an "ARTPOP Edition" of the castle if you like. I was also inspired by the Olympus in the Disney movie Hercules (which Gaga said was the main inspiration - she had a picture of it as her Twitter cover for a while) and the stage designed by Bob Wilson for the 2013 VMAs: Spoiler This new stage is built on different levels: - The first part (on the foreground) is basically the same stage we all know - the inflatable palace - but I've added gems and crystals on the sides. This part is motionless and it's the only inflatable part of the stage (crystals excluded) - Right behind that there are 3 different sections that are mobile and they "pop up" when the first chorus of "ARTPOP" hits. Each section has two or three "towers", they have their own lights (just like the BTWBT castle) and some of their elements slightly rotate during certain songs (almost like the palace is alive) - Behind these two "levels" there is a foam copy of Koons' statue that pops up behind the palace and it is part of the actual palace. The Gazing ball has its own lights and it keeps changing color following the vibe of the songs Gaga is playing: it can blink, flicker or twinkle. When the show starts all you can see is the first level (the original palace), then the towers pop up and when "ARTPOP" ends the statue slowly appears. The palace is impracticable in fact, unlike the BTWBT castle, nobody can walk or dance on it. Spoiler ispirations: I also wanted to add something ever more "greek" to fit with the aesthetic of Olympus and Venus so I came up with these colums - similar to the ones used in the G.U.Y. music video. The columns can be moved through the catwalks because they have wheels underneath. Whem the columns are close to each other this is the effect: Spoiler inspirations: and the final alteration is the "getting dressed on stage". Instead of the "structure" we all know I come up with a metal sphere (with a door like the original prop) simbolyzing the Gazing ball: Spoiler inspiration http://nerdreactor.com/2010/11/24/the-shadowsphere-dj-shadows-new-visual-technique-performance/ I was also thinking that I would have been so cool if two or three dancers had a few kites each shaped like giants koi fish during ARTPOP, something similar to this shot by Ruth Hogben. I think it would have worked with the submarine aesthetic of the opening number (bubbles as backdrop and dancers dressed like sea animals). Katy had something similar at her Prismatic World Tour but her "kites" (I don't even know if that's what they're called tbh) shaped like giant butterflies and the effect was very magical (video here) DISCLAIMER: this project is totally pointless and I KNOW IT so please don't comment by saying "what's the point, it has been 3 years since the artrave", I know and I don't care, it was just something I wanted to do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfSpain 10,010 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'M DEAD THOSE EDITS SLAYED MY ENTIRE EXISTENCE http://gagadaily.com/forums/topic/227246-ceremony-gagas-videography-megarate/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master 376 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 OMG This is amazing!! This makes me hyped for the artRAVE, even tho it happened years ago and this isn't what it actually looked at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo Ga 14,492 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This is SO much better than the original, holy sh*t. Good job 🤖⚡️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donutellha 13,819 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I love it but holy scheisse is the upper unit overwhelming, I think the koons sculpture takes too much attention from the screen But damn that's great! Walk down the runway but don't puke, it's okay. You just had 10 donuts today. Without frosting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANZ 4,380 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I can't find anything bad about this, I love it My Favs = Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, AKB48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 It's interesting how expanding on the blowup castle by making it bigger/more complex and adding the crystals can make the stage look so much better. Now that I look back I realize that there was a lot of empty space with the stage and the screen being small. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpookyKid 15,079 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I love it! Only thing I don't like is the koons sculpture, I think it's too much Life has a hopeful undertone |-/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeshy Keety 9,908 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Panchecco said: My photo editing skills are not that good That is a lie. These are amazing. You are impressive. Wow They / Them 🏳️🌈 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeldeFaith 3,826 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Give me back my life! How dare you?! Something something idk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcerer 10,559 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Holy sh** this is amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borislshere 52,615 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 i have never been so shook over a fan edit. I AM SLAYED Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFriend 1,726 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 The bigger castle looks beautiful *claps*(without the Gaga sculpture I think it's too much) Everything else, I prefer what we got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ares 808 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Looks awesome, I didn't go to the artrave so I might pretend this is what it was Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
misunderstood 8,736 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This is beautiful "I'd rather be poor and happy, than rich and alone" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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