How was an indoor rain scene created, and how did experts build a rotating auditorium with panoramic screens and surround sound technology? Visitors can hear first-hand from the industry experts behind The Bicentennial Experience, and find out what went into the transformation of Fort Canning Centre and Fort Gate into an immersive, interactive showcase of the 700-year journey of Singapore over three sessions in July. This programme includes a visit to the ‘Time Traveller’ (indoor experience at Fort Canning Centre) before the talk.
Find out more here: https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/microsite/lli/fest_highlights_3.html
Programmes include:
1. From Vision to Implementation: 5 July, 5:25pm – 7:30pm
Speakers: Michael Chiang (Creative Director) / Kenny Wong (Technical Director)
– Provide an overview of the entire project, from conception to implementation.
-Talk about the uniqueness of the project and the many innovations within the Experience.
-Talk about the different groups of expertise that were brought in and the challenges in pulling everyone together to fulfil a common goal.
2. Technical Design: 7 July, 7:10pm – 9:20pm
Speakers: Kenny Wong (Technical Director) / Cheah Wei Chun (Art Director)
-Introduce the challenges and problems faced in configuring the venue for use.
-Introduce the various technical innovations and features within the show.
-How to dovetail between the technical directions and the art directions.
-How the art directions drive the fulfilment of the Bicentennial Experience.
3. Creative Design: 10 July, 6:25pm – 8:30pm
Speakers: Gene Tan (Executive Director) / Brian Gothong Tan (Multimedia Director)
-Talk about the overall creative philosophy and vision for the Experience.
-Introduce the challenges and problems faced and the solutions implemented.
-Give details and insights into the various digital cinematic features and dimensions of the Experience.
-The integration between the Digital and Physical realms.