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Holograms that stop traffic, 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.

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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.

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.

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Store clerksBud tendersBrand ambassadorsDigital twin avatars
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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 hologram fans & 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.

Your character
Client mascot character used as source for AI brand ambassador
Live AI hologram

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.

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.

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?

Tell us about your store, event or activation — we'll match you with the right hologram solution within 24 hours.