11 Questions
What were attendees handed out before experiencing the 6 meter X 4 meter stereoscopic projection?
3D glasses
How many attendees did the exhibition in Australia's history attract?
over 325,000 attendees
What is the title of the latest project announced in the text?
A Day in Pompeii
Where was the 'A Day in Pompeii' exhibition held?
Melbourne Museum
How long was the immersive sequence created for the 'A Day in Pompeii' exhibition?
seven minutes
What was the name of the major exhibition on Pompeii at the Melbourne Museum?
A Day in Pompeii
How long did ZERO ONE spend creating a stereoscopic re-creation of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius?
3 months
Who did ZERO ONE work closely with while creating the digital component for the exhibition?
Melbourne Museum’s resident expert on Pompeii
Where was the 7-minute video set within the exhibition?
Top floor of a villa overlooking the city towards Mt. Vesuvius
How did Melbourne Museum design the cinema for the exhibition?
To match the style and decorations of the period
What was the main focus of the digital component created by ZERO ONE for the exhibition?
Telling the story of what happened to the city of Pompeii over a 24-hour period
Study Notes
Museum Exhibition: A Day in Pompeii
- The Museum Victoria planned a major exhibition on Pompeii at the Melbourne Museum called "A Day in Pompeii".
Concept and Approach
- The ZERO ONE team presented concepts to Museum Victoria, and the chosen concept was to tell the story of Pompeii over a 24-hour period.
- The team spent 3 months creating a stereoscopic re-creation of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Research and Accuracy
- The team worked closely with the Museum's resident expert on Pompeii to ensure accuracy.
- They researched numerous articles, descriptions, and images to ensure a realistic representation of the city and events.
The Story
- The 7-minute video tells the story of a beautiful, lively city shattered by a natural disaster.
- The story is set in the top floor of a villa overlooking the city towards Mt. Vesuvius.
The Cinema
- The cinema was designed to match the style and decorations of the period.
- The 6 meter X 4 meter stereoscopic projection with accompanying surround sound was the hit of the exhibition.
Exhibition Results
- The exhibition ran for over 4 months and was the most popular museum exhibition in Australia's history.
- It attracted over 325,000 attendees, almost doubling its projected attendance figures.
Legacy
- The animation continues to be shown at various exhibitions around the world.
- The "A Day in Pompeii" exhibition was a major success, showcasing the power of immersive digital experiences.
Learn about the immersive digital component created for the 'A Day in Pompeii' exhibition at the Melbourne Museum. Explore the approach and method used by the ZERO ONE team to tell the story of the city of Pompeii. Discover how the interactive experience aimed to educate and impress the audience.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
