Inside Tumucumaque - a virtual reality installation

Documentary

+ 1

Information

The Tumucumaque Reserve in the Amazon rainforest, a remote expanse of ecological diversity situated in north-eastern Brazil. Home to species found nowhere else on the planet. Now you can discover the natural splendors of this remote region - in VR. We beam you right into the middle of the amazon rainforest on a clearing just before sunrise. Now it is up to you - you can not only discover, but literally turn into the exotic wildlife around you! Fly with Harpy Eagles, swim with Black Caimans, play with Poison Dart Frogs, crawl with the Goliath Tarantulas, pursue vampire bats. Be wildlife! Fully immersed and intimate with the creatures, you experience life in its most intriguing form. How do Poison Dart Frogs perceive their surroundings? What does it feel like to be a caiman, floating motionlessly in the water, lurking for prey? Or to fly as a harpy through the densely overgrown treetops of the rainforest? Inside Tumucumaque allows you to discover the unique ecosystem of the Tumucumaque nature reserve from the perspective and with the perception of animals living there. Ultraviolet color spectra, super slow motion, visualizations of echo sounder locations and colour night vision as well as spatial 3D sound, are used to interpret the perception of animals as a sensual experience comprehensible for humans. Scientifically supported by experts of the MfN Berlin, we recreated this hidden world. Hundreds of models were crafted by hand and scrutinized for accuracy. The illustrative style references natural science lexica. Countless hours went into painting textures by hand, ultimately adding a human touch to the virtual world. Inside Tumucumaque makes spectacular use of virtual reality’s strengths. Be part of the environment, slip into unfamiliar roles and forms of life, explore exotic, remote places - an unforgettable emotional journey for all senses.

International title

Inside Tumucumaque - a jungle vr experience

Release date

04/01/2018

Synopsis

Inside Tumucumaque Turn into wildlife and discover the magical world of Tumucumaque The Tumucumaque Reserve in the Amazon rainforest, a remote expanse of ecological diversity situated in north-eastern Brazil. Home to species found nowhere else on the planet. Now you can discover the natural splendors of this remote region - in VR. We beam you right into the middle of the amazon rainforest on a clearing just before sunrise. Now it is up to you - you can not only discover, but literally turn into the exotic wildlife around you! Fly with Harpy Eagles, swim with Black Caimans, play with Poison Dart Frogs, crawl with the Goliath Tarantulas, pursue vampire bats. Be wildlife! Fully immersed and intimate with the creatures, you experience life in its most intriguing form. How do Poison Dart Frogs perceive their surroundings? What does it feel like to be a caiman, floating motionlessly in the water, lurking for prey? Or to fly as a harpy through the densely overgrown treetops of the rainforest? Inside Tumucumaque allows you to discover the unique ecosystem of the Tumucumaque nature reserve from the perspective and with the perception of animals living there. Ultraviolet color spectra, super slow motion, visualizations of echo sounder locations and colour night vision as well as spatial 3D sound, are used to interpret the perception of animals as a sensual experience comprehensible for humans. Scientifically supported by experts of the MfN Berlin, we recreated this hidden world. Hundreds of models were crafted by hand and scrutinized for accuracy. The illustrative style references natural science lexica. Countless hours went into painting textures by hand, ultimately adding a human touch to the virtual world. Inside Tumucumaque makes spectacular use of virtual reality’s strengths. Be part of the environment, slip into unfamiliar roles and forms of life, explore exotic, remote places - an unforgettable emotional journey for all senses.

Minimum Duration (mn)

URL

https://www.inside-tumucumaque.com

Thematics

Animals / NatureEnvironmentalNatural sciences

Country(ies)

Germany

Distribution Strategy

Device(s) compatibility

HTC Vive Pro

Number of user(s)

Single-user experience

Play area

Room Scale

Distribution strategy

Art museums & galleriesDigital art centersNatural parksOceanographic & Natural Science MuseumsScience & technology museums

Target audience(s)

Everyone curious about the animal wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

Main Achievements (Prize, Selection, where the project has been already distributed)

Exhibitions: ZKM | ZENTRUM FÜR KUNST UND MEDIEN, KARLSRUHE FUTURE OF STORYTELLING, NEW YORK RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, LONDON JAPAN PRIZE, TOKYO HAMBURGER BAHNHOF – MUSEUM FÜR GEGENWART, BERLIN SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC, LA ROCHELLE FILE – INTERNACIONAL ELECTRONIC LANGUAGE FESTIVAL, SAO PAULO ARS ELECTRONICA FESTIVAL, Linz VR DAYS EUROPE, AMSTERDAM Awards: EUROPEAN DESIGN AWARD GOLD ART DIRECTORS CLUB (ADC) GOLD ANNUAL MULTIMEDIA AWARD GOLD RED DOT AWARD IF DESIGN AWARD TELLY AWARD

Team

First and last name(s) of the Lead artist(s)

Creative Director: • Ina Krüger • Patrik de Jong Concept Artist: • Dirk Hoffmann Art Director: • Dirk Hoffmann • Robert Werner AD/3D/Animation: • Nico Alexander Taniyama • Christian Rambow • Dana Würzburg Technical Lead: • Sebastian Hein

First and last name(s) of producer(s)

Executive Producer: Diana Schniedermeier, Producers: Michael Grotenhoff, Saskia Kress, Diana Schniedermeier

Interactive Media FoundationWe are a team of experts in conception, storytelling, film, digital and production, experimenting with contemporary formats for socially relevant topics in areas such as art, technology, health and ecology. The motivation to really cut through to the respective target audiences is our driving force. Our work is characterised by searching for and trying out forms of expression which convey the relevant topic intellectually and also in a way that is emotionally appropriate. This requires a deep understanding of the respective topics, which we then develop for our projects, and then consolidate in conjunction with partners from the worlds of art, media and science. The Interactive Media Foundation is a non-profit organisation with its headquarter in Berlin, and has been active since 2013. Our productions have not only been shown in schools and advisory bodies, but also in media art and film festivals and cultural institutions worldwide, such as the Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart in Berlin, the Centre Phi in Montreal, the ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe or the EYE Filmmuseum in Amsterdam. We have received various awards and honors such as the Federal Prize for Cultural Education, the Grand Prix of the Art Directors Club or a place on the Forbes List for outrageous creativity.

Inside Tumucumaque - a virtual reality installation

Information

Distribution Strategy

Team

Join the event!