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The Big Idea

The History of Explosions

An immersive film exploring explosive power, created for an audience seated on a motion platform.

Alchemy scene projected on a large cinema screen above the seated audience

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The experience

A film about explosive power in the Universe, shown on a large screen with the audience seated on a motion platform. Movement and vibration at key moments made the film a physical experience.

The setting

The Big Idea occupied an earth-covered building on the site of Alfred Nobel’s former dynamite factory. Atacama carried out the original filming, animation and visual effects in house. Exhibition designers: HSA.

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Woodlands in Balance

Explaining the sensitive issue of managing wild deer populations throughout the UK

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