"This was the onboard tram video played once inside the shortly lived (June 2006 – July 2013) The Fast & The Furious: Extreme Close-Up attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Launched on June 15, 2006, The Fast and the Furious Extreme Close-Up offered a glimpse behind the scenes of a thrilling special effects sequence for a high-octane action movie. The tram entered the stunt demonstration area, labeled as Stage 55, on the backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood. As the demonstration commences, an overhead helicopter shoots at the cars, spraying up water as the bullets hit the pavement. Suddenly, a stray bullet hits a gas tank causing a massive explosion hurling the cars towards the tram. The attraction was originally designed to be a demonstration of how pre-visualisation is used to plan stunt sequences, with the video below shown on the tram before entering the attraction.
As with all new attractions, a period of “tweaking” happened over the first few months of operation. The tour guide spiel evolved so that instead of describing the difficult concepts of “pre-visualisation”, the guides just hand over to a “stunt director” who takes us through a “rehearsal” and then a “take”. Even two months after operation, occasionally one of the robot arms needs a bit of a rest. This stop on the tram tour has closed indefinitely as of July 2013. There are rumours that it’s due to objections to the attraction received from the team behind the Fast & Furious movies. However, it’s more likely the attraction was pulled as soon as pre-production work began on the new Fast and Furious: Supercharged attraction that’s the finale to the Studio Tour. The Fast & Furious movies have been a huge success for Universal, and it’s great to see Universal property being celebrated on the Studio Tour.
Press Release
A visually spectacular chase sequence inspired by the much anticipated “Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift” film is an exciting new addition to the Studio Tour. Utilizing advanced robotics and state-of-the-art computer-generated “previsualization” technology — a technique used to define and refine complicated chase sequences — the new tram experience will thrust guests into “in–your-face” close-up range of the pulse-pounding, rubber-burning underground world of drift street racing.
Guests will be mesmerized with an awesome display of explosive action as two drift-racing vehicles, each attached to gigantic robotic arms, careen alarmingly out of control, approaching the Studio Tour trams at speeds of up to 45 mph. Upon impact, the cars explode in a plume of fire and smoke which is dispersed 25 feet in the air and completely envelops the 10,000 sq ft. outdoor arena.
The specially-rigged cars each weigh only 500-lbs (compared to the 3,300 lbs. weight of an actual vehicle). The vehicles have been stripped and designed to accommodate the nimble motion control required for breathtakingly-orchestrated movements.
In a grand finale, the experience culminates in a dexterous “automotive dance demonstration” of intricate programming set to a toe-tapping hip-hop beat, facilitated by a revolutionary motion control simulation system." ~ [ Ссылка ]
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An ear-shattering explosion. Two cars are thrown through the air. Showtime in Hollywood. In the leading roles: two KUKA robots. On the Extreme Close-Up action set the robots show the awe-struck visitors just what they are capable of.
Eye-catchers of this kind are not only possible in Hollywood. Wherever there is fast-moving action to be staged, KUKA robots can serve as a motion base. Six degrees of freedom (6 DOF) guarantee realistic motion sequences. KUKA and its partner companies implement action shows which attract and enthrall audiences. The show must go on. Coming soon – maybe also to your set or theme park!"~ [ Ссылка ]
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