Ocean Exploration

Immersive Installations & interactives — Mystic Aquarium, connecticut

Sanan Media created 6 immersive films and 9 interactives for Dr. Robert Ballard’s Institute For Exploration in Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.

First film below is a tribute to R.M.S. Titanic and Dr. Ballard's discovery and exploration.

Just the floating camera and the music tell the story with no need for narration. As extended shots reveal different parts of the ship, a wireframe animation orients us and historic photographs display each section during construction. Viewers feel like they are floating at 12,000 feet depth in the North Atlantic. 

This multiscreen film utilizes a modified Pepper's Ghost technology. Through synchronized projections of media layers onto a front scrim and a rear screen, viewers experience what we call a Spatial 3D effect, without needing to wear special glasses. 

Life at 12,000 feet depth, in total darkness, relying on chemosynthesis instead of photosynthesis is featured in this multiscreen film, Hydrothermal Vents. 

During a scientific expedition there are rare "wow" moments, that come after hours of diving and exploring. In this film audience floats through many such moments, coupled with cockpit audio of scientists showing their initial excitement in discovering something new. 

This multiscreen film utilizes a modified Pepper's Ghost technology. Through synchronized projections of media layers onto a front scrim and a rear screen, viewers experience what we call a Spatial 3D effect, without needing to wear special glasses. 

MEDIUM

Projection on Perforated Front Screen, Projection on Rear Screen in Standard Definition Video

Front Projection on Touchscreen Material and Switchable Glass Capable of Revealing the Physical Artifacts Located Upstage


DIMENSIONS

12 x 9 x 6 Feet for 6 Films
4 x 4 x 4 Feet for 9 Interactives


DURATION

4 Minutes for Each Film
1-4 Minutes for Interactives
36-60 Minutes in Total