Excalibur, the Noble Phantasm of Saber, a.k.a. Artoria Pendragon, is coming to life through projection mapping and illuminations in the video “Fate Kishiou wo Gankai Sasete Mita Projection Mapping”!
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The publisher of the video, Gomi, is a member of the technical circle TechnoAlta, who created illuminated cosplays in the past through linking the movements of a smartphone and a sword. Another notable work of theirs is Hijiri Byakuren’s “Majin Kyoukan” (Sorcerer’s Sutra Scroll) from Touhou Project.
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Instead of swinging the sword in accordance with the projection mapping, the latter is drawn based on the sword’s movements, which are recognized and recreated in real time. Made with a 3D printer, the Excalibur contains a control module equipped with acceleration sensors for the illumination, mixing technology with cosplay TechnoAlta style.
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The plates look like real metal!
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This video is the result of specialists from various fields working together for a half year as volunteers. Gomi did the planning and programming as well as directed the video. The background featuring Fuyuki, the city where Fate/Zero is staged and where Saber unleashed her Excalibur, was created by Megadebu and mon7. The armor and forearm plates were molded by Wasabi, with the sword by dai.
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The video also includes explanations on the technological background and behind the scenes footage, so be sure to stick through to the end!
Adapted with permission from Anime!Anime!