HMS Caroline

The devastation and drama of battle

Concept Development / Studio Filming / Location Filming / Historical Re-enactment / Visual-FX / 3D Modelling / Editing / Multi-touch programming / Encoding / Hardware Delivery / Audio Tour / Scriptwriting / Sound-scapes / Game Design / Illustration / Animation

ALL CREATED IN-HOUSE

CLIENT

National Museums of the Royal Navy - HMS Caroline

DESIGNERS

Petrichor

HARDWARE

Fusion LX

Moored within Belfast’s iconic Titanic Quarter, HMS Caroline is the last remaining ship of the Battle of Jutland.

AY-PE was sole AV and multi-media designer for the experience across the ship delivering 21 media installations including an epic, immersive (18m long) audio-visual show. A huge range of digital experiences were created including touchscreens, ambient sound-scapes, audio tour and a virtual gaming environment – a visually stunning suite of media exhibits.

AY-PE was also responsible for the multi-media hardware delivery across the ship – utilising the expertise of FusionLX. The goal being to immerse the visitor in the history of the vessel by bringing the ship to life.

Experience 01

Immersive Battle AV

A vast AV experience explaining the Battle of Jutland. On entering the Drill Hall visitors are anchored to the ship’s actions, people, decisions and emotions as this live action/ CGI film is an emotional journey through the main events including underwater filming, day/ night battles & explosions.

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Experience 01

Immersive Battle AV

3D projection mapped at over 5K resolution onto 18 metres of the internal hull, with audio hardware boasting x2 subwoofers and x9 satellite speakers – every visual and sound of the epic battle and ensuing tragedy is felt as well as heard. The visitor is instantly connected to the life and losses of the ship.

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Experience 02

Interactive ship

The three metre long 3D/CGI model of HMS Caroline gives visitors unprecedented access to every deck, room and aspect of the ship. With over 200 points of interest and 300 images to explore – this is personal, fun, memorable learning.

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Experience 02

Interactive ship

The unique large-scale nature of the interactive allows up to four users at any one time – providing individuals, groups and families with a collective learning experience to share and a sense of camaraderie which blends with the nature of life aboard the ship.

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Experience 03

Audio Tour

We created a 40 location audio tour with multiple layers, stories and themes of life aboard the ship including the Captain’s personality, mess arrangements and the operation of firepower. The visitor explores the decks and rooms as they wish, supported by the intuitive point/ click guides and carefully crafted audio – a personal experience.

Experience 04

Interactive suite

A varied range of interactive information points, digital activities and games appear across the ship – drawing visitors into the lives, roles and actions of HMS Caroline life. Our Virtual Access Suite also allows exploration of inaccessible parts of the ship.

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Experience 04

Interactive suite

HMS Caroline’s Bridge Game. Built using the Unity game engine users are encouraged to steer the ship – joining a Battle cruiser convoy on a mission to engage the enemy.

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Experience 04

Interactive suite

Fleet Explorer shows visitors all of the ships – British and German, which fought in the battle of Jutland, their commanders, casualties and Squadrons as well as biographies from the Admirals right down to HMS Caroline’s on-board mascot

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Experience 04

Interactive suite

Other interactives to educate and inspire include code-cracking activities, designing your own camouflage for a ship, launching torpedoes, deciphering morse code and understanding and operating signalling.

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Very impressed from the powerful & moving film to the guides.

Fantastic Engine Room sound & visual effects. History brought to life.

- TripAdvisor

Experience 05

Living ship

15 soundscapes bring multiple rooms to life and ground visitors in the atmosphere of the time. From the cooking and clatter sounds of a Galley to the intermittent dialogue of news reports/ meetings in the Captain’s cabin – each area purposely features faint audio from other nearby soundscapes giving real-life authenticity.

Experience 06

Engine Power

Visitors hear an order for speed as our surround sound dowses them in the colossal noise of the engines (which don’t work) powering-up. Large sub-woofer speakers bring the ship’s engines to life and vibrate the ground on which the visitor stands – physically submerging them in the experience.

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Experience 06

Engine Power

3D projection mapping onto the turbines, floor and engine room walls further create a visual spectacle in the moody darkness of the engine room – leaving the visitor with a lasting sensation of steam, fire and engine power.

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The digital installations significantly enhance the HMS Caroline experience. From the main AV presentation in the Drill Hall putting visitors at the heart of the Battle – to the fun and engaging interactive games – plenty for all ages to enjoy.

- Curator, HMS Caroline

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