NOVAK

We're celebrating the anniversary of the opening of The Book of Kells, which opened on 3rd January 2024. We recently captured some striking new images of the space. The exhibition presents an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and immersive storytelling techniques, creating moments of magic, surprise, and delight. It acts as a treasure chest of Trinity College stories, bringing to life the diverse people and objects connected to the collection. In 2021 we delivered an exhibition strategy and feasibility study for Trinity College. Our research assessed the exhibition’s financial viability while generating a plethora of innovative concepts. Through detailed analysis and stakeholder engagement, we refined our ideas, leading to the creation of an immersive storytelling journey. We collaborated with industry specialists to create a meaningful cultural experience that resonates with diverse audiences. Read more about our work in-depth below. https://lnkd.in/eEuXRkjv

Earlier this month, Pinwheel LTD created the Opening Event for Edinburgh International Festival with principal partner The Macallan. We conjured up a new ritual to ignite the festival spirit in the city. We brought together an incredible creative team who epitomised the art of collaboration. We worked with world-class technicians who delivered our vision with care and skill. We offered our audiences the gentle power of intimate encounters, alongside the explosive potency of grand spectacle. It was a huge honour to be tasked with creating a fitting overture to one of the world's most significant festivals. We trust we rose to the occasion. A review in The Times seems to suggest we did... 😊 Pinwheel team Katy Fuller: Director Holly Goodfellow: Producer Daniel Adams: Head of Production and Operations Alastair Pickard: Technical Production Manager Ellen Fernley: Project Coordinator Allie Young: General Manager Creative Team Katy Fuller: Creative Director simon sharkey: Co-Director Nick Hillel / Yeast Culture: Video Artists Roma Yagnik: Composer Davey Anderson: Writer & Dramaturg Mandy Dike / And Now: Fire Artists Becky Minto: Production Designer Fraser Lappin: Production Design Associate Phil Supple: Lighting Designer Brigid McCarthy: Movement Director Stephen Deazley: Choir Director Live Performers Jade Adamson; Stephen Clyde; Rachael Dennis; Bev Grant; Tess Letham; Oran Longmuir; Alan McHugh; Beth Marshall; Fletcher Mathers; Jatinder Singh Randhawa; Elspeth Turner; Saya Yamaguchi And our fabulous community choir, led by Love Music Recording Andrew Rothney as the voice of Edinburgh's Underland muse. Karine Polwart's inimitable vocals, backed by Steven Polwart HiLo singers Lorne MacDougall: Pipes; Craig Baxter: Bodhrán; Rachel Newton: Harp Clockwork Sessions and the Scottish Session Orchestra led by Greg Lawson. Adam Robinson: Conductor/Orchestrator; Kobus Frick: Studio Producer; David Donaldson: Recording and Mixing Engineer Ruth Rainey and Dan Steele: Sound Design Holly Vallis: MOCAP dancer Tom Davis-Dunn: MOCAP dancer Also supported by: EventScotland VisitScotland. And an extra shout out to: NOVAK Graymatter Video Andy Coates tube UK Limited Big House Events Definitive Special Projects Ltd Lawrence Stromski Shona Wright Helen Fagelman and all the crew, technicians and many other people behind the scenes. Photo credits: Andy Murrell, Tom Duffin, Jess Shurte

We are delighted to have contributed to the video design for this years opening event of the Edinburgh International Festival - ‘Where To Begin’. Working in collaboration with fellow video artists, Yeast Culture , NOVAK created a selection of site specific sequences that transformed the iconic Edinburgh location of George Herriot’s School.  This videos is a small snippet of one of those sequences. ————————————— Credits: Created by Pinwheel LTD Katy Fuller Creative Director  Simon Sharkey Co Director @theatre_of_opportunity Yeast Culture Video Artists Roma Yagnik Composer Davey Anderson Writer & Dramaturg AndNow Fire Artists Becky Minto Production Design Fraser Lappin Production Design Associate Phil Supple Lighting Designer Brigid McCarthy Movement Direction Animators Adam Smith Tim Grabham NOVAK Disguise programmer Andy Coates @seventhreevt Delivery Team Holly Goodfellow Producer Dan Adams Head of Operations & Production @dat_events_uk Al Pickard Technical Production Manager Ellen Fernley Project Coordinator #edintfest #wheretobegin Video: Yeast Culture

The Paddington Bear Experience, London.  @paddingtonbearexperience ---------------------------------------- The Paddington Bear Experience is a new immersive adventure that takes you deep into Paddington's world. This enchanting journey features video elements created by NOVAK, seamlessly woven into a brilliantly realised environment. Thanks and congratulations the wonderful team of people who worked tirelessly to make this a reality. Special thanks to all of the people we collaborated with in the creation of the video design. ---------------------------------------- Credits: Producer: Nathan Brine for Path Entertainment Creative Director: Tom Maller @tommaller Writer: Katie Lyons @katielyonsuk Production Designer: @rebeccabrower Production Manager: Erin Witton for GBA @gbassocs Lighting Design: Terry Cook, John Coman, Matt Ladkin for Woodroffe Bassett @woodroffebassettdesign Sound Designer and overall technical mastermind of the show: Luke Swaffield for Autograph @lukeswaffield Video and Projection Design: NOVAK @novakcollective Game Design and Integration: Sam Clear and David Middleton Costume Designer: Stewart J Charlesworth @stewart_j_charlesworth Art Director: Ryan OConner @rocartdept Associate Director: Elena Voce @elena_voce Associate Set Designer: Christianna Mason @christiannamason Assistant Set Designer: Willow Burrows @_willowlouise_ 3D Draftsman: Tim Blazdell Head of Lighting: Laurence Russell Costume Supervisor: Alice Lessing Props Supervisor: Rachel Mathewson Head of Video: Dan Gray for Gray Matter Video @graymattervideo Stitches and Glue: Puppetry Design and make @stitchesandglue Set Construction: Scene 2, Wild Creations, Footprint Scenery @scene2ltd @footprintscenery On Site Carpenter: Sam Stuart for SAS On Site Scenic Artists: Tash Shepard and Becca Hallen (and their amazing team!) @beccahallen @tashashepherdpaints Graphic Designer: Billy Knapper Graphic Illustrator: John Biggs Photographer - Mark Senior @mark__snr

The Book of Kells Experience opened earlier this year to rave reviews and award nominations for its innovative design and use of digital media. Part of this was the Long Room reimagined, an immersive experience created by NOVAK in partnership with Event Here is a short overview video of what we created, encapsulating a snippet of the wider experience. Special thanks to Ed Carter , Event , ISODESIGN, the team at Trinity College Dublin and all our other collaborators. —————————— Credits: Long Room reimagined by NOVAK Produced in partnership with Event @event_comm Music direction and production - Ed Carter Harpist - Siobhán Armstrong Harp recording studio technician - Anna Rose Garvey Trinity bell recordings - Andrew Bonehill and Ellen Jane Kruger With thanks to Enda Bates Thanks to all our collaborators and partners. ————————————————— #videodesign #projectiondesign #exhbitiondesign #bookofkellsexperience #visittrinity #trinitycollegedublin #dublin #immersive #immersiveexperience

We are delighted that The Book of Kells Experience has been shortlisted for a Museums + Heritage Awards. This was an incredible project to work on, with an amazing group of people. Congratulations to all of the team at Trinity College Dublin , Event , ISODESIGN and all the other collaborators who made this happen.

This week saw NOVAK director Adam Finlay speak at Newcastle University to a group of 3rd year business students, talking about the studios evolution and growth. Discussing our very early days of making visuals to accompany DJs and musicians, right up to the present day, where we are creating large scale immersive installations for internationally renowned exhibitions and visitor attractions. Many thanks to Ewan Mckenzie and his colleagues for inviting us to share our story and to all the students for enthusiastically engaging with us.