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SIMEX-IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT


a fi ve-minute 3D ride experience, during which guests fl y through a tornado, encounter giant lizards, discover the lost city of Atlantis and pilot Captain Nemo’s submarine. The family fi lms are aimed at


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large theme parks, zoos, aquariums and science centres and the 4D ele- ments include wind, water, scent, seat poke, leg ticklers and snow. Simex-Iwerks’ biggest challenge


was cutting a feature-length fi lm down to fi ve or 10 minutes, but the creative and post production teams kept the storyline consistent and used scenes that lend themselves to 4D elements and effects.


ased on the fi lm Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Simex-Iwerks has created a 12-minute 4D fi lm and


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rans-Force will soon be releas- ing Polar Odyssey, an interactive game based on real-time simu- lation and designed for its 5D


interactive attraction Orion. Polar Odyssey takes players to an


abandoned World War II military base for a peaceful mission devoted to eliminat- ing spilt chemical reagents. However, the mission turns into a dangerous adven- ture full of surprises. The theme was inspired by a historical story about a German ship, Swabia, that made a sci- entifi c expedition to Antarctica in 1938. Legend claims that this was a cover story and that their real mission was to set up a secret military base. Aimed at children and teenagers, the six-minute fi lm is designed for attrac-


Players are taken to an abandoned World War II military base in Antartica for a real- time simulation ride


tions parks, science centres and science and technology museums. Orion is designed to resemble a


space shuttle and incorporates a 2m x 1.5 m (6.5ft x 5ft) screen with a 3D system, motion platform and interac- tivity. The fi lm uses high quality, 3D, real-time graphics, so that the image can react to players’ actions. All four seats are equipped with joysticks that allow visitors to control the simulator and different objects, take pictures and answer quiz questions. The attraction is equipped with Dolby Surround sound system and a 3DOF motion platform with vibration effect so the cabin can closely follow the ship’s movements. A new engine and new shading tech- nology enabled the team at Trans-Force to create more detailed images. The company develops the hardware and software and makes all programs in- house. Orion is installed in the US, China, India, Malaysia and Spain. ●


Polar Odyssey’s aim is for the players to feel as though they’re the heroes of the game


Two versions of the fi lm were made to suit different venues


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