LIGHTSPEED EXHIBITS AT GSCA 2007, VANCOUVER

Vancouver, BC- Jan, 2007: Lightspeed Design, Inc. exhibited at GSCA 2007, Vancouver, BC, presenting its DepthQ Projector, DepthQ Capture software and 3D camera rig.

The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA®) is the professional development network to advance the international business of producing and presenting giant screen experiences for the public. tive techniques.

LIGHTSPEED EXHIBITS AT SIGGRAPH 2007 - SAN DIEGO

San Diego, CA- August, 2007: Lightspeed Design, Inc. exhibited at SIGGRAPH 2007, San Diego, CA, presenting its DepthQ Projector, DepthQ Capture software and 3D camera rig.

SIGGRAPH 2007
Digital innovators, creative researchers, award-winning producers, provocative artists, energetic executives, and adventurous engineers. The worldwide SIGGRAPH community gathers in San Diego to explore the products, systems, techniques, ideas, and inspiration that are creating the next three generations of computer graphics and interactive techniques.

HD 3D DIGITAL FILM SYSTEM DELIVERED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE

Bellevue, WA- July, 2007: Lightspeed Design, Inc., today announced the delivery of a HD 3D stereoscopic system for live-action film production and projection to the University of Washington’s Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS), Seattle,WA.

The advanced equipment package includes a 3D dual-camera beam splitter rig, two Canon XH G1 cameras, Christie Mirage HD6 single lens 3D projector (1920x1080 resolution), DepthQ 3D Synched High Definition Server, and MacNaughton Active 3D Digital Cinema Glasses.

3D DIGITAL THEATER INSTALLED AT MOSI TAMPA, FLORIDA

Bellevue, WA- July, 2007: Lightspeed Design, Inc., in association with DeepSea Ventures today announced the successful installation of a 3D digital theater and 3D film “DIVE!” at The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) Tampa, Florida.

MOSI is the largest science center in the Southern US and home of the only IMAX Dome Theatre in the state of Florida.

DIVE! is a stereoscopic 3D digital theater experience for aquariums, science and maritime museums that will inspire children and young adults to follow their sense of adventure and discovery. This 22 minute high-definition 3D film combines computer graphics and live-action to literally take the audience along for the ride as a unique expedition of 'Citizen Explorers' voyage in submarines to the bottom of the ocean.







Lightspeed Design Inc, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, is a veteran executive producer of inventive 3D visual experiences for corporate marketing, museums, and attractions. Lightspeed's clients include: Mercedes, GMC, U.S. Government, Continental-Teves, Procter & Gamble, Nintendo of America, IMAX Corporation, and Disney Imagineering.

DeepSea Ventures (DSV), a deep ocean exploration company based in Spokane, Washington. Founder, Guy Zajonc, is a veteran of 6 deep-water expeditions. Japanese submarine I-52, RMS Titanic, the Battleships Bismarck, 1810 deep Atlantic wreck, SS Republic and the first deep water search for Amelia Earhart.

LIGHTSPEED DESIGN PRESIDENT SPEAKS AT THE BEIJING FILM ACADEMY

Bellevue, WA- June, 2007: Lightspeed Design President Chris Ward, at the invitation of the Beijing Film Academy’s Dean Sun Li-jun, lectured a group of students and faculty on the state-of-the-art of 3D film making.

The Beijing Film Academy 北京电影学院: is a private university in Beijing, China. The film school is the largest institution specializing in higher education for film and television production in Asia. The academy has earned international recognition for its achievements in film production.

The Beijing Film Academy

3D FILM TAKES AUDIENCES ON VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN

Bellevue, WA 06/27/2007: Lightspeed Design, Inc., in association with DeepSea Ventures is pleased to announce the successful completion of the digital 3D Stereoscopic film, “DIVE! Manned Submersibles and The New Explorers.”

CONTACT:
Jeff Rische
Lightspeed Design Group
jeff.rische@LightspeedDesign.com
(425) 637-2818
www.LightspeedDesign.com





Utilizing deep-ocean manned submersibles in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington State, principle 3D photography for Dive! was realized in late 2006 by stereoscopic filmmaker, Lightspeed Design of Bellevue, Washington.

In order to fit into the small, three-person submersible, Lightspeed custom-engineered an opto-mechanical dual camera rig for two Panasonic HVX-200 High Definition cameras. The advanced rig creates precise control of camera offsets, which is determined by 3D algorithms and Lightspeed’s proprietary live HD video streaming software. (www.DepthQ.com)

During the voyage two lost shipwrecks were discovered 1000 feet below the surface. Both were fishing vessels, one of Japanese origin and the other most likely American.

The ships were located by DeepSea Ventures ("DSV"), a deep ocean exploration company based in Spokane, Washington. The research vessel Valero IV - Seattle, and submersible experts Nuytco Research Ltd. of Vancouver, BC, supported the mission.

"Finding the fishing vessels was an incredible experience," said Guy Zajonc, DSV's founder and veteran deep diver. "With my sons, I've had the chance to visit famous wrecks like the Titanic and the Bismarck, but here was something truly undiscovered.

About the Film:

DIVE! is a stereoscopic 3D digital theater experience for aquariums, science and maritime museums that will inspire children and young adults to follow their sense of adventure and discovery. This 22 minute high-definition 3D film combines computer graphics and live-action to literally take the audience along for the ride as a unique expedition of 'Citizen Explorers' voyage in submarines to the bottom of the ocean.

Viewers experience cutting-edge submersible technology and learn just what it takes from the professionals who handle them. Plunging beneath the waves, they share in the discovery and exploration of a shipwreck splayed out on the ocean floor, and witness inhabitants such as octopus, sharks, and enormous squid. Ultimately they experience firsthand nature's miraculous ability to create 'fortune' from misfortune - to transform destruction into new life.

Dive! is narrated by Kenan Thompson of Saturday Night Live and opened June 21, at MOSI Tampa Florida.

For video and photographs, visit: www.lightspeeddesign.com/dive.html

Lightspeed Design Inc, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, is a veteran executive producer of inventive 3D visual experiences for corporate marketing, museums, and attractions. Lightspeed's clients include: Mercedes, GMC, U.S. Government, Continental-Teves, Procter & Gamble, Nintendo of America, IMAX Corporation, and Disney Imagineering. www.LightspeedDesign.com

DeepSea Ventures (DSV), a deep ocean exploration company based in Spokane, Washington. Founder, Guy Zajonc, is a veteran of 6 deep-water expeditions. Japanese submarine I-52, RMS Titanic, the Battleships Bismarck, 1810 deep Atlantic wreck, SS Republic and the first deep water search for Amelia Earhart. www.deepseakers.com

LIGHTSPEED COMPLETES STEREO 3D FILM AND EXHIBITS FOR CONTINENTAL TEVES

Bellevue, WA 10/30/2006: Lightspeed Completes Stereo 3D Film and Exhibits for Continental Teves.

CONTACT:
Jeff Rische
Lightspeed Design Group
jeff.rische@LightspeedDesign.com
(425) 637-2818
www.LightspeedDesign.com

After successfully completing a ride-film for corporate client Continental Teves in 2003, Lightspeed was asked to provide a new 3D film for 2006 and also expand our creative responsibilities to include exhibit design for their mobile marketing project. Lightspeed mapped out a complete guest experience from entrance to exit that integrated advanced digital video technologies into clever, interactive exhibit pieces.

The mobile attraction consists of a themed entry, pre-show gallery, 3D motion theater, interactive displays, and a reality theater. Lightspeed designed all the exhibits and produced the video and stereo 3D. H.B Stubbs of Detroit provided the exhibit fabrication.

“We were pleased that Continental chose to expand our responsibilities by having us also design all the exhibits,” said Lightspeed President, Chris Ward. “Lightspeed crafted a complete visitor experience from front to back. Continental was very happy with the final product.”

“One of the most exciting parts of this project was the shoot at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway,” said Chris Ward. “We wanted first-person responses to Continental’s new safety technologies, so we rented the Speedway and let regular people put these cars through their paces on a NASCAR track. What a thrill for everyone.” The Speedway film shoot lasted 3 days, had a crew of 30, and used a Panasonic VariCam for capturing driver POV and also external shots from a crane. Lightspeed built a custom 3D video rig for capturing single-camera stereo footage.

“Creating the pepper’s ghost effect for one of the exhibits was a fun challenge,” said Bob Mueller, Lightspeed’s art director. “We were shooting a live person in such a way as to make him look only 6 inches tall. We also had to make it appear as though he was interacting with real props in the final display, so every inch of the set had to be carefully designed in pre-viz.”

Lightspeed again hired Karen Stanton, veteran film director, and Gary Payne, DP. “The Reality Theater had real people describing their own accidents or near misses. They then took test drives in cars outfitted with the new Continental safety technologies to try and recreate their mishaps. This made for some compelling content that will definitely connect with viewers,” said Karen.

To see the Continental Trailer travel schedule please go to www.safelythere.com

For photographs, visit: www.LightspeedDesign.com
Lightspeed Design Group, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, is a highly skilled visual communications company providing creative design services for corporate events, museums and attractions. Lightspeed's clients include: Mercedes, GM, U.S. Army, Continental Teves, Procter & Gamble, Nintendo of America, Imax Corporation, and Disney Imagineering.
Please contact Lightspeed Design Group, 1611 116th Ave NE, Suite 112 Bellevue, WA 98004