Clips & POV Video
Production and POV videos of the actual attraction
WIP V6 video (POV, as if 'on ride') of full attraction, including queue...currently features first nine of eleven planned sequences in the 'attraction'.
Behind The Scenes/Making Of
Valley Of Despair digital FX
Composite animation that plays outside the bay window
Daark Dreams, Miniature Magic
I received a lot of emails asking for details regarding this project, what inspired it, how it is being created, etc...so I made this mini documentary that showcases the Behind The Scenes aspects of everything. Includes photos, footage and details on the creation of the Daark Valley Orphanage.
'Phantom Playground Slide' Test
Pepper's Ghost effect, with a small bit of cardboard on a carpeted floor standing in for what will eventually be a miniature playground slide and full set.
'Haunted Merry-Go-Round' Test 1
Rough footage to test the Pepper's Ghost FX for the Haunted Playground Sequence. Three skeletal phantoms float in the air above a rusted and immobile merry go round. An upside down, white ashtray sits in for the miniature merry go round (as yet not built).
'Forgotten Nursery' Test
This early test for the 'Forgotten Nursery' includes two sets of Pepper's Ghost effects, projected rear wall illusions and miniature set pieces (beds, toys)...entire model is 2' x 3'. Scene is set to be redone in 3' by 3' scale, different room setting.
'Valley of Despair' Window Test
Short test video for the view from the 'visitor cart' as it passes the bay windows which give view to the' Valley of Despair' and the countless orphan spirits flowing up into the stormy night sky...
Shadow People Test
Short test for the FX that will be seen by 'visitors' as their 'cart'moves past a long open area containing Shadow People before heading down a hallway where ghost children are attempting to 'push out through the walls' at them...
Production and Concept Artwork & Designs
Renowned theme park attraction designer S.W. Wilson created this stunning outline for the Daark Valley Orphanage as it would appear as a full scale attraction...click the pic above or HERE to view the full scale design and read his post about the project...many thanks, Mr. Wilson.
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Early concept for what eventually evolved into the Miss Maple ghost/hallway sequence
Concept Art for the Bouncing Bed Shadow Children effect