평창동계올림픽 개회식의 대형 LED 빛기둥,󰡒Media Link󰡓의 구조와 기능

Abstract

Background Media Link is a huge kinetic LED light column that appeared in the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, realized in the severe cold weather. This paper focuses on the specific fabrication technology of moving physical media designed to operate in extreme conditions about -20 degrees C and strong wind about 15 m/s. Methods MediaLink is an artwork that must secure the inevitable stability based on low-tech, 'unconditionally operating' beyond the level of high-tech sophistication that media art works nowadays have pursued generally in terms of technology. Result Almost all parts and installation methods, such as the situation of producing military goods, are produced on the basis of military standards, and this work can be realized by achieving 10 important technical goals divided into upper and lower stages, including the large truss, selection and utilization of motors and decelerators, synchronization of rotation speed of wire drums, universal joints, custom-designed LED strings and Linkstones for performers to handle, weather-proof electronic Circuits etc. Conclusion It is expected that this written document about the technical achievements will be shared and will serve as a preliminary study on kinetic media production techniques that function in extreme weather conditions.