In 2009, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “The Dark Knight” by Dominique Vidal (Computer Animation) with a Honorary Mention.
BUF’s main work on “The Dark Knight” by Chris Nolan was to make Batman’s sonar vision visible. The new technology developed is able to detect the electromagnetic waves emitted by cell phones. By scanning the waves’ behavior in space, the device basically allows him to visualize in three dimensions any environment in…
About Dominique Vidal
Dominique Vidal (FR). With a masters degree in mathematics and visuai art and technoiogy, Dominique Vidal joined BUF’s team in 1995. He has collaborated on over 20 feature films and 50 commercials, including "Batman and Robin" (Joel Schumacher), "The Matrix…
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.