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Dinosaurs Feed in Water Thanks to Stagecraft

Massive dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum appear to be feeding in water thanks to the creativity and technical knowledge of Stagecraft Theatre Services (STS). The company recently installed a Rosco X-Effects 3D projector into the Museum, as part of its new Dino Jaws exhibition. Salisbury-based STS was responsible for the supply and installation of the new equipment, which creates 3D moving effects.

“The Rosco X-effects is an extremely versatile piece of equipment and it has been used to great effect at the Natural History Museum,” explained Martin Palmer of STS. “Each gobo in the X-effects rotates off centre which results in an image that seems to have no visible direction or pattern and the on-board potentiometers control the speed of the movement. The 3D image produced by the projector has been used to create the effect of rippling water. This movement, underneath the Baryonyx fish-eating dinosaur, gives the impression that it is scooping fish out of the water. It’s been a great experience working with the team at the Natural History Museum, dinosaurs included!”

The Dino Jaws exhibition includes 10 life-like animatronic dinosaurs, which have been developed for the museum by a company in Japan. The animatronics’ movements are made fluid and life-like by the use of compressed air and an internal computer which uses multi-faceted technology and software.

Ivan White from the Natural History Museum commented: “Lighting plays a huge part in creating atmosphere for this exhibition, and we are delighted with the success of the Rosco projector. Stagecraft was asked to visit the museum to demonstrate the X-effects and the team have been very helpful throughout the installation of the equipment.”

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Dinosaurs Feed in Water Thanks to Stagecraft

29th September 2006

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