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caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between alien robots. The heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons physically convert themselves from common mechanical devices such as cars, trucks and planes into robotic warriors. On Transformers: The Ride, passengers battle to save humanity from destruction when they are tapped as NEST (Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty) recruits. Propelled along 2,000ft (610m) of track, riders experience the attraction sat inside 12-person vehicles designed to look like a new Transformer named Evac. Setting off on a breakneck chase from the NEST headquarters, they pass through city streets, across rooftops and even inside an office building on the hunt for a missing shard of the AllSpark. One of the most spectacular effects is when the Autobot leader Optimus Prime kneels down to address riders. “Transformers represents a perfect match for our park,” believes Larry Kurzweil, president of Universal Studios Hollywood, “an exhilarating blockbuster, non- stop action and astonishing special effects. It has all the elements to become one of the world’s most dynamic theme park thrill rides.”
Transformers: The Ride-3D has opened at Universal Studios Hollywood. Fusing original high definition 3D media with cutting edge special effects and elaborate flight simulation technology, it is described as the California park’s most ambitious ride ever
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Following the introduction this winter of a sister attraction at Universal Studios Singapore,
uests experiencing Transformers: The Ride 3D enjoy spectacular action sequences and an inventive storyline inspired by the popular toy brand and recent film franchise. This breakthrough thrill-ride, which adopts a similar format to Universal’s landmark Spider-Man attractions in Orlando and Japan, is housed inside a 60,000 square feet (5,575 sq m) building located between the theme park and Universal Studios’ production backlot. Flanking the entrance are two large Transformers characters, Optimus Prime and Megatron.
The multi-million dollar attraction represents a collaboration between creative consultant and filmmaker Michael Bay, Oscar-winning technicians at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Transformer “brand stewards” Hasbro and of course Universal Creative. The ride system is believed to be by Oceaneering. In the Transformers movies, Earth’s humans are
“We’ve pushed the boundaries of 3D, hyperrealism and immersive visual effects to transport our guests, physically and viscerally, into the world of Transformers,” adds Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative.
The ride’s original, technically advanced photo realistic 3 high definition media is projected onto 14 screens of varying sizes and shapes, some as tall as 60ft (18m), at four times the resolution of regular HD. An array of 34 projectors are used to beam the images onto compound curved screens located throughout the ride building. This imagery, which guests view with 3D glasses, is paired with physical sets inside the ride to produce an effect that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Add to the various movements of the roving flight simulator ride system, and you have an awesome experience that leaves guests on the edge of their seats.
Universal Studios Hollywood launches 3D dark ride
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Part of the pre-ride area
The EVAC ride vehicle JULY 2012
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