The Future of Virtual Festivals

Joris Corthout, CEO of Prismax, has been instrumental in revolutionizing the technology behind some of the largest live events. Under his leadership, Prismax has been the exclusive content and live video operator for Tomorrowland since 2014, delivering immersive experiences for one of the world's most renowned music festivals.

We discussed the evolution of immersive technologies, particularly in the context of major music festivals like Tomorrowland. He shares insights on how technology has transformed live entertainment, the integration of real-time visuals using Unreal Engine, and the future of virtual festivals. The discussion also touches on the changing dynamics of music festivals, where visuals are becoming increasingly prominent.

Episode 60 Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:38 Remembering out FIRST Interaction

00:08:53 The Story of Tomorrowland Digital

00:11:05 Understanding XLive & How It Is Revolutionizing Live Events

00:15:53 Joris Breaks down How A Tomorrowland Stage Works

00:17:43 Joris Reveals the Magic of Visual Illusions in Live Events

00:21:15 The SECRET Behind Tomorrowland’s Success

00:24:23 The Future Of Live Events & VR Experiences

00:32:11 What AI Means for the Future

00:36:18 Live Events Will Never Be the Same—Here’s Why!

00:42:41 THIS Is Essential for a Career in Virtual Production

00:50:05 Unreal Engine's Incredible Versatility

00:56:28 How Joris Handles Big Clients and Their Demands

01:01:26 From providing Services to Creating Products

01:09:09 Why Visuals Are the Key to Live Events

01:16:27 Joris’s Vision for the Perfect Event Experience

01:18:10 Prismax's Vision for 2025

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