Create An Avatar In Public With Morphing Stations Dan Koelsch, April 17, 2010April 17, 2010 A few months ago, we reported on a website that you could use to make a digital representation of yourself as a Na’vi from Avatar. With the film’s premise being that humans can use Na’vi avatars, it’s natural to want to see what you would look like if you had your own avatar. With that in mind, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has taken the tech to the streets of Los Angeles. Yesterday at The Grove, an outdoor shopping hub of Los Angeles, three morphing stations were installed. Similar to the website, you can create your own blue Pandoran avatar, this time using a touch screen and a photo it takes of you. The machines are designed and made by Inwindow Outdoor, who are known for their innovative advertising. Like what you see? You can email yourself the video on your transformation. Pretty cool. It’s unclear how long they will stay at The Grove, but plans are in place to have the stations in Pasadena near the end of the month. This is of course to promote the film’s April 22nd release, which is (as planned) on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Source: Wired.com via Jason Croddy Viral Marketing AvatarEarth DayJames CameronMorphing Stations
Viral Marketing “Despicable Me” Mini-Movies Hit The Web December 17, 2010Universal Pictures’ Despicable Me had its home release on Blu-ray and DVD this week, and included were three mini-movies featuring the cute minions and the orphan kids. All three are now online (though at least the “Banana” looks to be an edited version), so you can watch them for yourself… Read More
Viral Recap and Review: Apollo 18 September 6, 2011On Saturday I gave you my impression of the film itself, but now it’s time to talk about the viral campaign for the found footage sci-fi thriller Apollo 18. Could it be more interesting than the film itself? Reminisce with me after the break (warning: some spoilers). Read More
RAAAAAAAANDY Spin-Off In The Works August 2, 2009April 3, 2010Funny People was released last Friday, along with the final touch to the viral campaign, but earlier in the week, Judd Apatow announced that Aziz Ansari’s character would revieve a spin-off. Of course, the film’s likelyhood all depends on the success and reception of Funny People. Here is the exact… Read More
The Morphing station are scheduled to be up through the middle of May. I’ve been a couple of times since it went up and it’s AWESOME!