A Discovery Space Center Universe Video Trailer. If it Works for Disney, Then Why Not? The Imaginarium.

Hello Troops,

     Think of Star Tours at Disneyland.  Remember the video you watched just before boarding the actual ride?  The video set the ride's tone and purpose.  It gave loading instructions and an explanation on the proper use of  the ride's safety equipment.  The Discover Space Center's video production team is creating something similar for use at the DSC.  They are working on a new video explaining the DSC's science fiction universe.  The video will play in the Loading Bay area on three large screen TV's. Crews will watch the video before boarding their simulators. 
     "The video's will streamline the loading and training elements of a mission here at the DSC," explained the center's director, Casey Voeks.  I asked Casey if I might share the first 30 seconds or so of the video with our Troubadour readers.  He hesitated because the video was wasn't anywhere near complete, but I insisted.  I argued that what the DSC was doing took the Space EdVentures experience one step further down the road toward a truly immersive simulation.  He still hesitated.  His refusal took us to the next level in the art of negotiating - bribery.   
     "You can't bribe me."  Casey was indignant.  He backed away from my open wallet so fast he hit the wall with a thud. I was surprised by his reaction.  After all, Casey is the Chairman of the Utah County Republican Party - an elected position.  Politics and loose wallets go hand in hand, don't they? I put my wallet away and approached the subject a different way.  I reminded him of the purpose for movie trailers.  Film distribution companies spend a fortune releasing trailers for their films to drum up interest.  The Mission Introduction Video (MIV) clip would do the same for the DSC's missions.  
     Casey thought it over and agreed with my rock solid logic.  So, without further explanation, I present the first 30 seconds of the DSC's MIV.  I can't wait to see the finished product.  

Mr. Williamson        
  

The Script

Fate, Destiny

Some say it was chosen for us; that history was never ours to control. Others say that it was karma..

In the year 2030 a rogue asteroid impacted the surface of the earth causing the skies to darken, and leaving the land desolate, unable to sustain life. 

In the midst of this chaos man looked to the stars and decided there, in the outer reaches of space, they would change their destiny.

Now because of advances in energy and technology, Earth is restored and mankind has expanded to 15 structured colonies and over 75 inhabited planets throughout the galaxy. We are more alive than ever before.

Fate Destiny

These words which once inspired fear, now inspire power. 

We are masters of our own fate, followers of our own destiny.

We are the United Colonies of Earth

The Imaginarium

Where Ordinary always looses the battle with the Extraordinary

If this doesn't create a time space portal, then nothing will

The DSC's Endeavor Simulator Reopens After Refit. The DSC's Newest Staff Member and Mascot. The Imaginarium.

Pleasant Grove's Discovery Space Center Announces the Reopening of their Endeavor Simulator

     I stopped at the Discovery Space Center on my way home from Renaissance Academy this afternoon to check on the Endeavor simulator's progress.  Casey Voeks, Director of the DSC, had good news to report.  The Endeavor is officially reopened for business.  The long awaited refit is complete - minus one lighting effect in transit.
     I took a few pictures in natural lightening (my iPad doesn't have a flash so I make do).

     The captain's chair is on the lower level.  To the left of the captain are the Endeavor's two new touch screen computer stations.  Above, and to the left and right of the touch screens are white plastic wall mounted panels.  Casey explained their functionality.  "These three panels are for a really cool rainbow lighting effect.  I can't show you because we're waiting for them to be delivered."  

     Behind the captain are two stations: engineering on the left, first officer on the right.

     The Endeavor's Engineering Station has new buttons and switches.  Pipes and valves add an additional touch of reality making for some fun mission elements.

      Four stations form a half circle in front of the captain's chair.  The stations are lit from below. The simulator's main viewer draws everyone's attention to the front of the bridge.
     Contact the Discovery Space Center to book a mission on the new Endeavor.

The Discovery Space Center's Newest Staff Member (and Mascot).

     BJ Warner is seen above holding Sherlock, the Discovery Space Center's newest staff member and mascot.  Sherlock is an Old English Sheep Dog recently adopted (purchased) by BJ Warner.  BJ found Sherlock in Arkansas.  He flew there this week and picked him up.
     "Who says you can't buy friendship?" BJ chuckled.
     Sherlock is available for petting with advanced notice and you will need an appointment.  Contact BJ Warner for more information - and do it fast, Sherlock is booked out for weeks to come!

The Imaginarium
Where Ordinary become Extraordinary