Behind the scenes – The Magic of Visual Effects
TRANSFORMERS The Ride enlisted the award-winning Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilm Ltd., which created the visual effects for the movie franchise, to produce ground-breaking visionary special effects and 3-D images exclusively for the ride.
ILM has worked on nearly 300 feature films since its formation in 1975, including the TRANSFORMERS movies, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park as well as all four of the Indiana Jones films and all six of the Star Wars episodes.
ILM Singapore started in 2006 and has worked as a integrated unit with ILM San Francisco on such projects as the TRANSFORMERS franchise, Star Trek, Terminator: Salvation, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
We found out more about the attraction from Jeff White, visual effects supervisor at ILM.
Contest: Pledge Your Allegiance
AUTOBOTS – allies to the human race in this battle. For years, they’ve hid themselves among us as our silent guardians. Now, it’s time for us to pay tribute to all they’ve done on Planet Earth.
Your Mission: Form the AUTOBOT shield in the most creative way possible. Be it screws, beans, straws, or even draw it out using sand or ketchup sauce, you name it. You are free to enlist help, but think outside the box – it’s more than meets the eye!
Your Reward: Exclusive invites to the evening launch party on 2 December!
BREAKING NEWS: TRANSFORMERS The Ride Premieres at Universal Studios Singapore® on 3 December 2011
Director Michael Bay to headline launch party on 2 December
AUTOBOTS, roll out! Come 3 December, Universal Studios Singapore will launch the world’s first theme park attraction based on Hasbro’s iconic TRANSFORMERS brand. Taking the TRANSFORMERS movie franchise from reel to reality, this motion thrill ride will showcase the most advanced evolution of immersive theme park entertainment.
Contest: Battle Stations!
Show us how you would depict a battle between the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS! Bring out your arsenal of TRANSFORMERS figurines, take the most creative picture and send them to us!
Take note, your photo MUST include the attached logo in the background, simply choose the size you prefer and print it out in colour or black & white! The winners of the three most creative photos will get an exclusive TRANSFORMERS The Ride souvenir – before anyone else!
Did You Know?
Here are some fun facts on TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle!
- The entire process, from conceptualisation to construction, took more than 4 years. The planning started even before Resorts World Sentosa was built!
- Even if you have never owned a TRANSFORMERS action figure, or watched a single installment of the TRANSFORMERS films, don’t fret! The queue lines are built to transport you into the world of TRANSFORMERS and immerse you into the story from the moment you step in. That’s why we call it the Pre-Show!
Can’t wait to know more about the ride? Stay tuned to this blog!
Getting to know: Thierry Coup
It’s time for us to meet the lead creative mind behind TRANSFORMERS The Ride. This is part one of a two-part interview with Mr. Thierry Coup.
Exclusive: NEST Orientation Room
HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL: This is the orientation room in the NEST facility; Recruits who will join in the battle will receive a briefing from General Morshower here. You must pay attention when you arrive, it is important to know our allies.
From Cybertron to Earth: The Story
Now, to let everyone know what they are up against, let’s begin with an overview of the TRANSFORMERS.
For those in the know, this post will be a nice recap. For the uninitiated, here’s your chance to catch up.