Immersive 4D Flying Theater Ride

In September 2017, Lorem Ipsum’s Media Lab was commissioned to produce media for a brand-new 39-seat 4D Flying Theater ride, built by Florida-based Dynamic Attractions, which opened at Zaryadye Park in Moscow.

The attraction features a 53-foot panoramic screen that envelops the mobile audience platform. After taking their seats, riders are lifted into the air by a sophisticated robotic arm and discover that the floor has disappeared — the synchronization of media and motion is what makes this ride truly unique. While suspended, the audience suddenly finds themselves leaping from the stratosphere and gliding over various breathtaking landscapes.

A highly immersive flight experience is made possible by True Flight Motion™ technology, an engineering design that provides the ultimate degree of pitch and heave, resulting in an unparalleled aerial adventure.

The projection systems, engineered by Austria-based Kraftwerk Living Technologies, feature multiple 4K projectors, a high-quality audio system, a sophisticated video playback and auto-alignment system, the integration of 4D special effects, as well as the overall show control.

The shoot, led by Lorem Ipsum’s crew, utilized a Shotover F1 6-axis gyro-stabilized platform system suspended from a helicopter. The footage was captured on custom-tuned Red Helium 8K cameras fitted with Duclos 8mm fisheye lenses, specially designed for the project.

The production also utilized a fleet of Freefly Alta drones and a SuperTechno22 telescopic crane to achieve the illusion of flight over varying heights and terrains.