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How PIXAR built Toy Story 3
Thursday, June 17 by Julie Brown
Toy Story 3 raises the bar for 3D filmmaking and exhibition, and takes full advantage of the newest technology to bring depth and dimension to the story. For this film, the Pixar team has perfected and pioneered the latest 3D advances to tell their story in a visually dynamic way. Unkrich says that while 3D certainly enhances the movie-going experience, Pixar has been incorporating dimension into their films all along.
CLICK HERE to read a fascinating article about how PIXAR "built" Toy Syory 3 using state of the art animation techniques.
CLICK HERE to read a fascinating article about how PIXAR "built" Toy Syory 3 using state of the art animation techniques.
Essential Downloads For Your Next IMAX Excursion
Friday, May 28 by Julie Brown
Download essential information for planning a school excursion to IMAX in Darling Harbour here.
From the all important RISK ASSESSMENT pro forma which has been developed in consultation with the NSW Department of Education, to the STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT - for both your students and and other schools at the Theatre - to vital information about PAYMENT OPTIONS, it's all here.
RISK ASSESSMENT
CLICK HERE to download General Infromation about Risk Asessment.
From the all important RISK ASSESSMENT pro forma which has been developed in consultation with the NSW Department of Education, to the STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT - for both your students and and other schools at the Theatre - to vital information about PAYMENT OPTIONS, it's all here.
RISK ASSESSMENT
CLICK HERE to download General Infromation about Risk Asessment.
HSC Business Studies Case Study: BIG SCREEN BUSINESS
Friday, May 7 by Julie Brown
Take a look behind the scenes at the business behind the big screen in this popular case study designed for HSC Business Studies students.
The program was developed in repsonse to demand from teachers for an up to the minute case study for business studies that students could identify with. What better business than one in the cinema industry, where the peak audience demographic is in the range 18-29 years? The IMAX Theatre Sydney business story is a very interesting one, dating back to 1996 when the theatre opened with fanfare as the world's biggest screen.
The program was developed in repsonse to demand from teachers for an up to the minute case study for business studies that students could identify with. What better business than one in the cinema industry, where the peak audience demographic is in the range 18-29 years? The IMAX Theatre Sydney business story is a very interesting one, dating back to 1996 when the theatre opened with fanfare as the world's biggest screen.
Toy Story Available for Limited School Screenings
Tuesday, May 4 by Julie Brown
Toy Story 3 - in IMAX 3D - is available for schools at the end of Term 2 for a limited number of screenings. This classic animated film from Disney Pixar reunites the toys in an all new adventure as Andy heads off to college. There are more eye-popping special effects than even Mr Potato Head could imagine!
Book now as an end of Term treat.
Call Miya Spears on (02) 9213 1600 or email education@imax.com.au
Book now as an end of Term treat.
Call Miya Spears on (02) 9213 1600 or email education@imax.com.au
Alice provides an interesting new role model for girls
Tuesday, March 30 by Julie Brown
Interest in Alice in Wonderland 3D from schools has not surprised us here at IMAX. While few feature films tick all the boxes when it comes to school excursions (after all, educational content is obviously the highest priority for teachers when planning out of the classroom experiences) Alice in Wonderland 3D has certainly bucked the trend.
Over 2000 students have been booked to see the film as part of our education program for schools here at the Theatre in Darling Harbour.
Alice, played by Australian actress Mia Wasikowska, is not your traditional 19 year old girl by any means. Her indepedence, curiosity and spirited desire to follow her dreams, provides young girls today with an interesting new role model.
Over 2000 students have been booked to see the film as part of our education program for schools here at the Theatre in Darling Harbour.
Alice, played by Australian actress Mia Wasikowska, is not your traditional 19 year old girl by any means. Her indepedence, curiosity and spirited desire to follow her dreams, provides young girls today with an interesting new role model.
SPACE STATION 3D to be retired and replaced by HUBBLE 3D
Tuesday, March 30 by Julie Brown
Popular educational title SPACE STATION 3D has been been running continuously as part of our our school library for the past 10 years and it's time for the print to be retired and replaced by newcomer HUBBLE 3D. Close to 100,000 students have seen Space Station 3D in its lifetime here in Darling Harbour, making it one of our top educational films (second only after Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure).
With Hubble 3D, teachers and students have a unique opportunity to not travel into space but also see images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope... images that when presented eight storeys high on the giant IMAX screen, will simply take your breath away. Astronaut Mike Massimino, one of the seven who flew aboard the shuttle Atlantis on a daring bid to rescue and repair the Hubble Space Telescope last year, saw the footage for the first time last year, prompting this emotional response:
With Hubble 3D, teachers and students have a unique opportunity to not travel into space but also see images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope... images that when presented eight storeys high on the giant IMAX screen, will simply take your breath away. Astronaut Mike Massimino, one of the seven who flew aboard the shuttle Atlantis on a daring bid to rescue and repair the Hubble Space Telescope last year, saw the footage for the first time last year, prompting this emotional response:
Darling Harbour Open Day for Teachers 2010
Tuesday, March 30 by Julie Brown
Did you attend the Darling Harbour Open Day for Teachers on 21 March? If you did, you were one of over a thousand teachers who came along to Darling Harbour to preview FREE the extensive range of educational facilities available for schools.
Registration this year was divided between IMAX, the Aquarium and Powerhouse Museum, with the aim of speeding up the arrival process on the day. And this year we dispensed with the formal presentation in order to give everyone more time to explore the precinct at leisure, in addition to an extended admission validity to 21 April. Save those unused vouchers and come back anbother day! Darling Harbour's a big place and one single day just can't do it justice.
Registration this year was divided between IMAX, the Aquarium and Powerhouse Museum, with the aim of speeding up the arrival process on the day. And this year we dispensed with the formal presentation in order to give everyone more time to explore the precinct at leisure, in addition to an extended admission validity to 21 April. Save those unused vouchers and come back anbother day! Darling Harbour's a big place and one single day just can't do it justice.
The Surfing Scientist catches the Ultimate Wave
Wednesday, February 24 by Julie Brown
Teachers were treated to a special presentation by ABC TV personality Ruben Meerman, also known as the "The Surfing Scientist". Being an avid surfer, science communicator and all-round-nice-guy, Ruben captivated teachers at two teacher preview events held to launch the film Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D.
Ruben's liquid nitrogen demonstration - a first for our auditorium - helped illustrate the cooling and heating of the atmosphere that ultimately creates the wind that whips up the ocean into foamy peaks otherwise known as .... waves.
Ruben's liquid nitrogen demonstration - a first for our auditorium - helped illustrate the cooling and heating of the atmosphere that ultimately creates the wind that whips up the ocean into foamy peaks otherwise known as .... waves.
2010 Education Program - New Film Announcements
Wednesday, January 27 by Julie Brown
In addition to the extensive FILM LIBRARY of titles available to schools, 2010 is awash with new experiences to educate and enlighten - as well as reward and entertain - students of all ages and subject areas.
Some of the highlights include:
ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D
Starts 25 February
We start the year with ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D, which promises extreme surfing action as the backdrop for a story about the science of waves and the relationship between surfing and island culture. Teacher Previews are being held at the end of February (21 & 23) and feature guest presentations before the screenings by ABC TV personality "The Surfing Scientist", otherwise known as Ruben Meerman. Rating TBC. Duration 45 minutes.
Some of the highlights include:
ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D
Starts 25 February
We start the year with ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D, which promises extreme surfing action as the backdrop for a story about the science of waves and the relationship between surfing and island culture. Teacher Previews are being held at the end of February (21 & 23) and feature guest presentations before the screenings by ABC TV personality "The Surfing Scientist", otherwise known as Ruben Meerman. Rating TBC. Duration 45 minutes.
Egypt 3D Teacher Previews
Monday, August 10 by Julie Brown
Were you one of the 700 people who attended the Teacher Previews for EGYPT 3D: Secrets of the Mummies?
Teacher previews allow educators an opportunity to experience films before they are released to the public, to assess their educational content and draw links with curriculum areas and other potential excursion venues. As a bonus with our previews for the new film Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies, teachers had the opportunity to bring along 3 friends or family members – FREE! Thanks to all those who attended our recent screenings and extra special thanks to those who completed the online survey afterwards.
Teacher previews allow educators an opportunity to experience films before they are released to the public, to assess their educational content and draw links with curriculum areas and other potential excursion venues. As a bonus with our previews for the new film Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies, teachers had the opportunity to bring along 3 friends or family members – FREE! Thanks to all those who attended our recent screenings and extra special thanks to those who completed the online survey afterwards.
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