This was an “Ubergeek” project, the group that evolved into my current art and tech group, Totally Legit.

Transformation Station

For Burning Man 2007, we converted a photogoraphy light booth into a super hero transformation station.  Much like a phone booth, when people stepped inside, they were transformed into super heros.

A “controller”, from the outside, had the capacity to interact with the person on the inside.  They could speak to the transformee through a microphone, and see him or her through a camera. Through switches, they could turn on music, a smoke machine, and lighting effects including lasers, a strobe light, and a black light.  In this way, the controller guided the transformee through the experience of transformation into a super hero.


EventBurning ManLocationBlack Rock Desert, NevadaYear2007Size3'x3'x8'Created byUbergeek / Totally Legit