The Empire State Building, a landmark in New York City, now features moving images, including the crystal clear silhouette of Darth Vader, thanks to advancements in laser technology. Experts at tech company Barco said the display is impressive and that it’s possible to project images onto architectural pieces like the Empire State Building using high-tech projectors. The iconic building has been lighting up regularly since 1931, but movie-like images are a relatively new feature. Digital mapping technology, which involves dozens of laser projectors, makes these stunning shows possible on a massive scale. Advancements in recent years have made the technology even more accessible, so it’s likely that we will see more iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building used as movie screens in the future.
