Three deadliest disasters in history,
virtually recreated and restored,
a digital extension to Perfect Storms series
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Art Direction / Design / UI • UX
Art Direction / Design / UI • UX
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ONE LINER BRIEF Create a digital extension to a six-part documentary series, Perfect Storms, to offer the viewer hands-on learning experience online |
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THE IDEA Interactive website that allows viewers to recreate disasters from the documentary using the photorealistic CG, narration, and simple interactions. |
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THE PLAN The website features three chosen disasters in a task-based interactive documentary format, and the viewer must response (complete or skip) to each task to progress to the next chapter. – Tasks are designed to enhance the understanding of how these massive disasters occurred and and what are the implications on the culture and society at that time. – In addition to the interactive documentary, create a tool that the viewer can send out a virtual fire-tornado using Google Maps API. |
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THE EXPERIENCE Part 1. ILOPANGO 536 AD, a super volcano erupts in El Salvador with destructive consequences for everything in its immediate path and more far reaching effects. ILOPANGO TASKS Cause an eruption • Change the climate • Spread the plague Part 2.
GALVESTON Galveston, Texas, 1900, a category four hurricane devastates this island city and forces it on a darker path. GALVESTON TASKS Storm formation • Direct the wind • Adjust sea level Part 3.
TOKYO In the deadliest disaster in Japanese history, an earthquake, typhoon, firestorm and rare dragon twist level 1923 Tokyo. TOKYO TASKS Cause an earthquake • Create an dragon twister • Spread fire whirls Part 4.
YOUR STORM TODAY Send a virtual fire tornado to any address you choose. Enter a street address, and watch the custom trailer made just for you. Watch it carefully and don’t miss any ‘altered’ elements, such as words and Google street view images, reflecting the address you’ve just entered. Creative Elements
Photorealistic GC • Simple and easy interactions • Clear infographics Tech Highlights
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ANY AWARDS?
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AGENCY / Secret Location CLIENTS / History Channel, Entertainment One, Shaw |