A Day in Pompeii Exhibition Digital Component

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.