Berlin, Germany
Volkswagen’s IROC
System
The 288 Phantom frames were constructed to form a wall, outside of
which a race track had been constructed. Inside the wall was the audience
of dealers and international press, unable to see past the Phantom wall
while video content was running. A further 63 Phantom frames formed a
giant video screen for the official presentation.
Design
Motivation and excitement was the brief behind the launch of
Volkswagen’s concept car IROC to the world’s media. As video was played
on the Phantom wall, the audience could hear, but not see, the cars racing
around them, just the other side of the wall. Then a dramatic and unexpected
reveal, as the wall of video was flown quickly out of sight. Once the
roar of appreciation had died down, journalists were given a presentation
by leading figures from Volkswagen, when a further 63 Phantom frames
provided the backdrop for the stage set, which was subsequently used for
the many photo sessions and interviews given by the Volkswagen team.
This also formed the video backdrop for the party later, when Swedish
band Mando Diao ensured everyone rocked the night away.