It is the work of Marshmallow Laser Feast, a group of contemporary artists who work with technology to create experiences that blur the line between the virtual and the real world.
The artists have also been using sophisticated photographic techniques and “lidar” scanners, which emit laser beams that bounce off objects, to create detailed 3D images of the forest.
Robin McNicholas, from Marshmallow Laser Feast, said: “We want to take the real forest into the virtual reality environment.
“Once we’ve captured the environment in 3D, we can control it, and create a fascinating experience for the audience.
“Filming above the canopy, has traditionally been restricted to massive Hollywood productions but new technology has now also put it in the hands of artists.”
During the Abandon Normal Devices Festival, which runs from September 18 to 20 at Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, the group will place virtual reality headsets in the forest for people to see the area through the eyes of animals such as hawks and insects. Another highlight of the festival will be a viewing tower from which visitors will be able observe the forest’s hidden underground community through special binoculars, which show a film made using laser scan technology.
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