Virtual Decor

February 8, 2010

As a visual artist, David is always experimenting with different ways of taking us to places most of us don't have direct access to.

The development of ever larger display screens expands possibilities for stylish programming beyond traditional media formats. 'Virtual Decor' explores and re-interprets Nature with 'immersive' studies or in more abstract ways, but always highlighting dazzling diversity, colour and movement.

Coral Reefs and their inhabitants are especially appealing subjects for 'Digital Canvas' that can be framed and hung just about anywhere in public spaces or at home.

The 'Surreal Seas' and 'Virtual Ocean' Collections included as extras on Coral Sea Dreaming - Awaken are examples of Davids efforts to define a new genre for his work.

Check out this latest piece below set to a music track by Grace Barbe:

Coral Sea Dreaming - Awaken Multi-platform Delivery

Updated: September 23, 2009

Coral Sea Dreaming - Awaken is currently being completed for release on DVD and BluRay at the end of 2009 and during 2010.

The program is a mesmerizing and poignant celebration of one of the planet's great natural wonders. More than a DVD or BluRay product, it's a window onto another world - and David's passion! Several different ways are being developed to access this unique vision.

A series of 'gala premier' showings are planned around Australia with details to be announced.

This is no ordinary DVD or BluRay disc, it's a fully featured package of options - with many different ways of exploring David's world of coral reefs.

Viewers can select to have a music-only experience, and enjoy the film as an exceptional relaxation video.

Additionally, pop-up text with creature identification or interesting facts about ocean issues can be activated, turning the program into a powerful educational resource. Meanwhile, for a more classic documentary experience, ‘switch on’ an informative narration track, or peek 'behind the scenes' with David Hannan or Tania Rose.

Alternatively, selected scenes or even the whole program can be played to loop on 'repeat' turning the screen into a fascinating marine aquarium. Enhancing the package is the inclusion of 60 minutes of additional, specially created 'virtual decor' in different styles for creating unique moving digital art displays.

More in-depth 'educational modules' are currently being developed for separate release in the future, featuring a greater online presence. Some footage from the collection is also available for licensing to other producers.

Coral Sea Dreaming - Awaken will be released in Australia & New Zealand late 2009 and world-wide during 2010.

Related news articles:
→ Coral Sea Dreaming - Awaken - World First Screening

Related news article on the new Plankton Productions website:
→ Virtual Decor at Amis Restaurant

Pisces - A Virtual Fish Tank - HD

December 6, 2007

Different to other virtual fish tank programming, this 90 minute Music Video style program on Fish is filmed entirely in actual marine environments.

Due for completion by late 2009 'Pisces' is being specifically created as an extremely hi-quality wallpaper style program to suit a wide variety of screen sizes from virtual aquariums right through to large full wall mega style displays that are more like virtual large windows views and virtual portals.

We intend to release several versions of Pisces with different 5.1 original Music scores.

AQUA - A Dance with Nature Documentary

Updated: December 27, 2009

AQUA is a feature documentary project in development chronicling the story of the Great Barrier Reef. In a revolutionary approach to natural history storytelling, AQUA is to be told entirely through contemporary dance music, and is aimed for theatrical release and cross-platform performance festivals and venues. Directed/Edited by Toni Houston and Produced by Bettina Richter (Wish Bone Films), AQUA will feature the coral reef library of David Hannan, and showcase the music of 3 renowned dance DJs/composers including Australia's Endorphin and Europe's Safri Duo.

A preview version of AQUA was screened during the COP15 Climate Conference at The Pumpehuset venue, Copenhagen with the world percussive beats of one of Europe’s biggest dance acts - Safri Duo – playing live alongside.

Checkout pictures of the event on Facebook at:
→ www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2988528&id=144495527695

→ For more information about AQUA visit: www.aquadance.com.au