Parallax Film Productions goes medieval at Battle Castle launch party
The Parallax Film Productions team and others in the Battle Castle universe converged last night at
Vancouver’s Telus World of Science for the series’ official launch party.
This week in Battle Castle-Feb. 17
It’s an exciting time here at Parallax Film Productions – in less than a week, our current production Battle Castle will make its world broadcast premiere on History Television in Canada.
Leading up to the six-part series, there’s been so much going on online that it’s become an experience in and of itself. Here are this week’s highlights, direct from the Battle Castle universe:
Canadian production company harnesses social media, international team to create unprecedented interactive documentary experience
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Canadian production company harnesses social media, international team to create unprecedented interactive documentary experience
Multiplatform transmedia content and targeted online marketing pulls thousands of fans into Battle Castle universe before tv documentary series broadcasts.
The Malbork Castle page, part of Battle Castle’s interactive documentary experience.
Vancouver, B.C. – Medieval Media Inc., a Vancouver-area production company, has created an unparalleled immersive online world for its upcoming action documentary series Battle Castle.
This week in Battle Castle-Feb. 10
Here’s what’s going on this week in our current production, Battle Castle:
On YouTube
BattleCastle.TV: host Dan Snow details Malbork’s impressive provisions
Battle Castle host Dan Snow explains the impressive grain stores at Malbork Castle in Poland. In medieval times, the Teutonic Knights would have lived off grain and other provisions during a siege. This staple was also one of their major exports. This stronghold, believed to be the largest brick castle in the world, was built by Christians during the Baltic Crusades. Historically known as Marienburg, this fortification was besieged by Polish and Lithuanian forces after the Battle of Tannenberg in 1410, and defended by Heinrich von Plauen.
Exclusive: Underworld: Awakening stereographer Kasimir Lehto talks 3D entertainment
It’s been a few weeks since Underworld: Awakening was released, winning top spot at the box office with $25.4 million in sales. Now, the critics are weighing in – both on the story itself, and on the quality of its 3D cinematography.
Parallax Film Productions chatted with stereographer/DOP Kasimir Lehto a few months back about his work on high-profile stereoscopic projects including Underworld: Awakening, The Darkest Hour, and Apartment 1303 3D.
Here’s the exclusive interview from our archives:
Castles in 3D: stereoscopic stills of Dover Castle’s keep, captured by Parallax Film Productions
As part of our ongoing commitment to unparalleled 3D production, Parallax Film Productions is thrilled to share stereoscopic 3D stills and video footage of several castles throughout Europe and the Middle East. This exclusive online content was captured during the filming of our current production, Battle Castle, an action documentary about medieval castles.
In our second installment of Battle Castle 3D, we go inside England’s Dover Castle to experience the true depth of its magnificent keep.
