The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Closing

[Parkscope Joe]

And then Mr. Cameron did it again with Flight of Passage. Guy has a real knack for 3D attractions.


Before anyone doubts, yes, he was likely very involved with the developement of both attractions. It would fit with how much of a perfectionist he is.

Dude, no he wasn't lol

 

[Mike S]

I don't think FoP is all that ground breaking as much as excellent execution of the concept. It is definitely a step forward from Soarin', but that fact alone makes it evolutionary not revolutionary.

Very evolutionary but that still makes it top notch work for other attractions to aspire to.

Dude, no he wasn't lol

You know this for a fact that he wasn’t involved? We’re talking about a guy that’s obsessed with 3D technology and you’re saying he wouldn’t be involved in 3D attractions based on his movies?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Very evolutionary but that still makes it top notch work for other attractions to aspire to.

You know this for a fact that he wasn’t involved? We’re talking about a guy that’s obsessed with 3D technology and you’re saying he wouldn’t be involved in 3D attractions based on his movies?

The development was handled by Landmark Entertainment and Gary Goddard (obligatory "he's not a good person" mention).

Read up on how the whole thing was pitched to Cameron.

T2 3D: Battle Across Time - The Story Behind the Theme Park Extravaganza at Universal Studios

 

[Mike S]

The development was handled by Landmark Entertainment and Gary Goddard (obligatory "he's not a good person" mention).

Read up on how the whole thing was pitched to Cameron.

T2 3D: Battle Across Time - The Story Behind the Theme Park Extravaganza at Universal Studios

Not even in the link for a minute, and I see James Cameron was involved as director. I’m sure that counts as “very involved” with the attraction

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Not even in the link for a minute, and I see James Cameron was involved as director. I’m sure that counts as “very involved” with the attraction

So you didn't read anything? You didn't see the years of development prior to filming done by Landmark, or how they directed all the in park stuff? Cameron filmed the video, yes, but the concept and more was a much larger effort. Same for Flight of Passage. It's like saying JK Rowling was the creator of Forbidden Journey or Escape from Gringotts.

 

[Ridgepole]

Here's the Making of T2:3D to show you what we mean by blocking and testing off site.

not sure who "we" are but your understanding seems close. The presence of live actors seem integral, if not critical.TDF Theatre Dictionary » Blocking

 

[Mike S]

So you didn't read anything? You didn't see the years of development prior to filming done by Landmark, or how they directed all the in park stuff? Cameron filmed the video, yes, but the concept and more was a much larger effort. Same for Flight of Passage. It's like saying JK Rowling was the creator of Forbidden Journey or Escape from Gringotts.

Except I never said he was creator, just that he was very involved. I didn’t need to read further as my point was proven.

 

[belloq87]

It's like saying JK Rowling was the creator of Forbidden Journey or Escape from Gringotts.

I think that's a little bit of an incorrect comparison. Cameron directed a fairly large-scale film shoot with a big crew of effects people and technicians. It's not like everyone just turned up on a bluescreen soundstage for an afternoon, which seems to have been about the extent of the Potter footage.

That doesn't mean T2-3D was more his than Landmark's, but his contributions to the attraction were major.

 

[ChrisFL]

I don't think FoP is all that ground breaking as much as excellent execution of the concept. It is definitely a step forward from Soarin', but that fact alone makes it evolutionary not revolutionary.

I call it...greater than the sum of its parts

 

[Alicia]

Cameron directed the live action segment in the middle. Most everything set in the future that was exterior or in the garage ruins.

I don’t believe he shot anything green screen, third act stuff with the T-1 million. And Stan Winston directed a lot of the special effects shots in the middle too, if I’m remembering correctly (second unit stuff).

But it was great that Cameron wanted to be involved at all. He didn’t come up with any of the 3D gimmicks or the three screens concept, mix of live actors, robots, lighting and fog integration, etc. that was all Goddard Group and company.

 

[Magic-Man]

Why is Universal Closing The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad? Your Questions Answered - Theme Park University

Interesting article. Especially the last couple of paragraphs.

EDIT: Just found the word he talked about in the last paragraph. It's Zelda.

 

[Disneyhead]

Why is Universal Closing The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad? Your Questions Answered - Theme Park University

Interesting article. Especially the last couple of paragraphs.

EDIT: Just found the word he talked about in the last paragraph. It's Zelda.

Shocking.

 

[Mike S]

Why is Universal Closing The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad? Your Questions Answered - Theme Park University

Interesting article. Especially the last couple of paragraphs.

EDIT: Just found the word he talked about in the last paragraph. It's Zelda.

What word? I didn’t see anything relating to Zelda.

 

[Alicia]

What word? I didn’t see anything relating to Zelda.

Hidden in the blog tags.

 

[Magic-Man]

What word? I didn’t see anything relating to Zelda.

Look at the tagged words near the bottom of the page. I posted a screenshot of it in the other LC thread.

 

[Mike S]

Look at the tagged words near the bottom of the page. I posted a screenshot of it in the other LC thread.

Ooooooooh.... I thought it was a word in the actual article.

 

[Magic-Man]

Ooooooooh.... I thought it was a word in the actual article.

Same. I found it by accident while looking at the comments section.

 

[DuelingDragonskid]

So.....It’s going to be demolished?

 

[Alicia]

So.....It’s going to be demolished?

Eventually.

 

[JungleSkip]

Still not totally sold LC will become Zelda, but here's to hoping