For 15 years, Modulo Pi has been a beacon of innovation and passion in the world of media server technology. Founded in 2010 by engineer Yannick Kohn, the French company has quietly transformed how immersive experiences are crafted and delivered, empowering a broad spectrum of creative fields from corporate events and live shows to museums and theme parks. Its milestone anniversary celebration at Paris’s Atelier des Lumières—a renowned digital art space brimming with cutting-edge technology—underscored Modulo Pi’s enduring commitment to pioneering tools that blend robust performance with user-centric design.
In his address to an assembly of global clients, collaborators, and creative minds, Kohn reflected on the company’s humble beginnings: “The early days of Modulo Pi were all about passion, heads bursting with ideas, and countless hours of development — with no investors, simply driven by the desire to create a tool truly tailored to real-world field needs.” This ethos birthed two distinct yet complementary platforms: Modulo Player, engineered for reliability and simplicity in everyday projects, and Modulo Kinetic, a powerhouse designed to tackle large-scale, interactive, and real-time multimedia spectacles.
Kohn’s pride extends beyond the technology itself to the spirit that fuels continuous innovation: “What I’m most proud of, in the end, is not just the technology. It’s the spirit we’ve managed to preserve: staying accessible, listening to real field needs, continuing to innovate based on our clients’ projects, and striving to remain simple, even on very complex setups.” This philosophy has propelled Modulo Pi to an international presence, embedding itself deeply within the event and immersive media landscape worldwide.
The importance of Modulo Pi in the realm of fulldome and immersive media cannot be overstated. Their platforms have addressed a critical need in the industry: blending technical sophistication with direct usability. The Modulo Kinetic system, in particular, sets a high bar for real-time interactivity—an area that is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of immersive storytelling. With 35 Modulo Kinetic servers running at Atelier des Lumières, the company exemplifies how hardware and software synergy can orchestrate complex visuals and spatial audio with seamless precision, enhancing the audience’s sensory immersion.
This kind of technological versatility is pivotal in today’s fulldome and immersive content ecosystems, where creators seek not only to dazzle visually but also to engage audiences emotionally and intellectually. Modulo Pi’s approach echoes trends seen in other pioneering studios that fuse technology and creativity, such as teamLab or Moment Factory—leaders in blending interactive digital art with profound narrative frameworks. Yet, Modulo Pi distinguishes itself by its unwavering focus on adaptability, supporting artists and technicians alike through an evolving and approachable toolset.
In the wider fulldome community, Modulo Pi serves as both enabler and innovator. Their systems underpin many permanent installations and touring projects, helping venues transform static presentations into dynamic, participatory experiences. The unveiling of the Kids’ Atelier interactive immersive room exemplifies their visionary use of technology to connect audiences—especially younger ones—to the content in real time, fostering engagement and creativity. This aligns with the growing educational emphasis in fulldome programming, where interactivity and immersion merge to create powerful learning environments.
As the fulldome and immersive media landscape continues to expand, innovators like Modulo Pi remain vital to its evolution. By championing technological accessibility and client-driven innovation, they help ensure that the medium not only advances in capability but also in relevance and inclusivity. Their upcoming presentation at ISE in Barcelona promises to further cement their role in driving the next generation of immersive experiences, inspiring creators and audiences around the globe to imagine—and realize—new possibilities in visual storytelling.
Originally reported by IPM News via www.inparkmagazine.com on 2025-12-05 06:16:00.
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