2015 Show Reel
3rd Eye Media Hologram Show Reel
A decade of 3D hologram display projects — brand activations, exhibitions, conferences and corporate events across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria.
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Powered by 14 years of 3rd Eye Media innovation
Holograms that stop traffic and sell stories.
3rd Eye Media makes, sells and hires next-generation 3D hologram displays — plus custom AR apps and XR software for headsets — for stores, exhibitions, conferences and brand activations across South Africa — Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria — backed by an AI-powered advertising network that distributes your content automatically.
Demand at an all-time high
Holograms have moved from novelty to expected — audiences stop, watch, share.
A new approach
We re-engineered the supply chain & display tech to slash cost without cutting quality.
Affordable for every business
What once cost six figures is now accessible to every brand — contact us for a custom quote.
What we do
Hologram displays, AR apps & XR software — built for your brand.
In-store hologram displays
Turn shop windows and counters into living 3D showcases that sell while you sleep.
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Hologram hire for events
Rent hologram displays for launches, expos, conferences, trade shows and brand activations.
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Buy hologram displays
We make and sell 3D hologram displays outright — optional content design and maintenance.
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AR apps & XR headset software
Custom augmented reality apps and extended reality software for Meta Quest, Vision Pro and other XR headsets.
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Live on the floor
Stop traffic. Start conversations.
Holograms turn every passer-by into a captive audience — no headsets, no apps, just pure presence.
AI advertising network
One network. Infinite reach.
As an add-on, 3rd Eye Media displays can plug into our AI-powered content distribution network — push campaigns to one hologram or thousands, schedule by location, time and audience, and let the AI optimise creative for impact.
- Centralised cloud CMS for all your displays
- AI auto-scheduling based on foot traffic & dwell-time
- Real-time analytics: views, engagement, conversions
- Programmatic ad slots — earn revenue from your hologram
AI campaign optimisation
Continuously tuning creative across the network.
Conversational AI
Interactive AI store clerks & digital twins.
Holograms that talk back — built for retail floors, dispensaries, brand booths and beyond.
Interactive Conversational AI
Store clerksBud tendersBrand ambassadorsDigital twin avatars
Powered by Sora on Azure
Hologram Studio
Generate hologram-ready video clips with AI. Pick a format, write a prompt, optionally drop in a reference image, and we'll render a clip optimised for 3D hologram displays.
Best for portrait hologram displays and phones
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New — AI Brand Ambassadors
Turn any character into a talking AI avatar.
Mascots, celebrities, founders, custom characters — we transform them into lifelike, conversational holograms that greet customers, pitch products and host events 24/7.
Any character, any style
Mascots, celebrities, founders, fictional heroes — if it can be drawn or filmed, we can bring it to life.
Real conversations
Powered by conversational AI — your avatar greets, pitches, answers FAQs and converts in real time.
Always on-brand
Custom scripts, voice cloning and brand-trained personality keep every interaction authentic.
FAQ
Hologram hire & sales in South Africa
Everything brands, marketers and event managers ask before booking a 3D hologram display in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or Pretoria.
How much does it cost to hire a hologram in South Africa?
3rd Eye Media hologram hire pricing depends on the size of the 3D hologram display, content production, duration and whether you need on-site technicians for your exhibition, conference or brand activation in Johannesburg, Sandton, Cape Town, Durban or Pretoria. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Can I buy a 3D hologram display outright?
Yes — we make and sell 3D hologram displays to retailers, dispensaries, showrooms, agencies and event companies across South Africa, with optional content design and maintenance subscriptions.
How does a 3D hologram display work?
Our 3D hologram displays render bright floating 3D visuals in mid-air with no headset, screen or glasses required — passers-by simply see your product, mascot or brand hovering in space.
Do you deliver and set up holograms nationwide?
Yes. We deliver, install and operate hologram displays across South Africa — Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and surrounds — for exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, product launches, retail activations and corporate end-of-year functions.
Can a hologram talk to customers as an interactive AI brand ambassador?
Absolutely. We turn mascots, founders, celebrities and custom characters into interactive conversational AI hologram avatars — digital twin store clerks, bud tenders and brand ambassadors that greet, pitch and answer questions 24/7.
What kind of events and brands are holograms perfect for?
Brand activations, product launches, exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, B2B events, end-of-year functions, retail in-store displays, dispensaries, automotive showrooms, museums and experiential marketing campaigns — anywhere you need to stop traffic and start conversations.
As seen on TV · 14+ years in holography
A decade-plus pioneering hologram displays in South Africa
From SABC's Expresso Show to hundreds of brand activations — 3rd Eye Media has been South Africa's holography specialist since 2012. Now back in 2026 with AI-powered hologram displays for every store.
SABC · Expresso Show
Michael Sacks — Holography Expert on national TV
Founder Michael Sacks featured on SABC's Expresso Show, introduced as a holography expert demonstrating Microsoft HoloLens and mixed reality capabilities.
Ready to transcend ordinary advertising?
Answer a few quick questions and we'll send you an accurate quote within 24 hours — your brief goes straight to our WhatsApp and inbox.
Partner programme
Earn 10% commission reselling hologram displays
Partner with 3rd Eye Media, share your own tracked links and marketing material, and earn on every hologram display, hologram hire and Hologram Studio sale you refer. Open to individuals and businesses — no stock and no VAT registration required.