# Interactive Snowstorm Installations The 'Ghost' Installation Transports You into a Snowstorm By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-installation References: [creativeapplications.net](http://www.creativeapplications.net/openframeworks/ghost-installation-traps-visitors-in-an-interactive-snow-storm/) & [thomastraum](http://thomastraum.com/) Trapping spectators in a snowstorm, the 'Ghost' installation transports visitors into an apocalyptic scenario. The [interactive installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-wall) uses cameras to measure and model visitors virtually. It then places the models into a raging snowstorm where a group of people march on to find shelter. After you finish looking at the installation, Ghost continues to simulate a model of you in the storm for future visitors to ponder. The installation itself is composed of a [large screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia) with a snowstorm playing on it. As it rages, you get a first person view of a vast and barren landscape. In the distance you can see previous visitors wandering around. The installation's [instant modelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justine-emard) was done using several pieces of software. Ghost was built using openFrameworks as well as OpenNI and OSC. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Snowstorm Installations:** The 'Ghost' installation demonstrates the potential for interactive and immersive installations that transport visitors into unique scenarios. - **Virtual Modeling:** The use of cameras and software to instantly measure and model visitors virtually opens up possibilities for personalized and interactive experiences in various industries. - **Simulated Realities:** The ability to simulate and create virtual environments, like the snowstorm in the 'Ghost' installation, presents opportunities for innovative storytelling and immersive entertainment experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Exhibition:** The 'Ghost' installation showcases how interactive snowstorm installations can create captivating and memorable experiences in art galleries, exhibitions, and museums. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** The concept of virtual modeling and simulated realities can be leveraged in the entertainment and gaming industries to create immersive and personalized gaming experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using interactive snowstorm installations and virtual modeling techniques can provide unique and engaging marketing experiences for brands, creating memorable interactions with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md)