The Big Idea
The History of Explosions
An immersive film exploring explosive power, created for an audience seated on a motion platform.

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.
Start a conversation
Tell us about your audience, your project and what you want it to achieve.
Discuss a project