Project goal
In 2024, for the third consecutive year, Twinkly was honored to illuminate the iconic Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. One of the world’s most renowned symbols of the holidays, this project had the goal to uplift and inspire the faithful while delivering a message of joy, hope, and magic.
LEDs used
Controllers
Height
Diameter
Our approach
To achieve this objective, 168 Twinkly Pro light strings were installed on the Vatican’s 29-meter-tall tree. In total, 42,000 LEDs were powered by 28 controllers. Twinkly smart lights were mapped into a 3D screen display to play a seamless, dynamic carousel of colorful, holiday-themed animations and effects adapted to the tree’s shape.
The results
The app-controlled Christmas tree installation in St. Peter’s Square has been enchanting tourists, pilgrims, and international audiences with mesmerizing LED animations for three years in a row. Twinkly patented technology provided effortless real-time control, easy customization and the ultimate in flexibility.
TECHNOLOGY
Project specifications
Group Type
The installation was managed as one grand object thanks to Twinkly's in-app grouping functionality: Join.
Mapping Type
The tree was mapped using Twinkly 3D mapping technology forChristmas Trees: Cone mapping. It captured the LEDs from multiple views, scanning the entire tree surface to produce a precise 3D map of the lights.
Effects Management
The client used a selection of Twinkly preset effects available in the Twinkly mobile app, creating a carousel of animations that play in a selected order.
Remote Control
Thanks to the cloud connectivity the client was able to manage the display's schedule seamlessly from anywhere in Vatican City.
Products used to complete the project
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