For the first time in our podcasting history, we are getting students involved in the show! We invited UCF Themed Experience graduate students to call in and ask a question about the themed entertainment industry and members from the Falcon's team provided insight.     Learn more about the UCF’s MFA in Themed Experience here: https://www.ucf.edu/degree/theatre-mfa/themed-experience/   ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc

Experience Imagination: A Themed Entertainment Podcast by Falcon's Creative Group

#041 - UCF Students Want To Know

In this episode, we’re joined by members of the Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES) team to discuss our recently announced partnership, what goes into making ride systems, who gets to test them out, and a whole lot of other fun things.  Learn more about Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES): https://www.oceaneering.com/entertainment-systems/    ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc

#040 - On Board with Oceaneering

Members of the Falcon's team share their favorite getaway spots.

#039 - Our Globetrotting Falcons

‘Falcon’s Beyond Global’ Launches as Fully Integrated Development Enterprise for IP-Driven Parks, Resorts, Media, & Merchandise. With proven theme park success in Europe, an award-winning creative team, patented technologies, and access to global real estate in prime tourist destinations, Falcon’s Beyond Global, LLC has launched as a fully integrated enterprise to propel story-driven, experiential entertainment around the world.

Special Event | Falcon's Beyond Global Launches

The animation industry is embracing the “human experience” through storytelling. In doing so, it has adopted fresh techniques, different approaches, and a new tone to help us do something that was often thought impossible in animation - feel something truly emotional. We’re joined by Falcon’s Producer Eric Calderon who is a veteran animation executive, writer, show-runner, and producer who was one of the western pioneers in the anime space.

#038 - The Human Side of Animation

This episode focuses on Edutainment and how to create spaces that blend play and exploration in a way that leads to deeper engagement. We are joined by special guests Dawn Ciccone, Vice President KIDS Licensing (PBS Kids Portfolio Partnerships), and Spencer Jones, Science Program Specialist Orlando Science Center.

#037 - Edutainment

The ÄEONXP™ ecosystem redefines traditional brick and mortar entertainment by introducing guests to multifaceted levels of engagement that allow them to personalize their experiences across theme parks, live events, branded destinations, location-based entertainment venues, or individual attractions. A key feature is its ability to be networked across multiple sites and experiences, connecting guests to a larger universe of play and possibility.   In this episode, we are joined by special guest and Founder of Katmandu Group Scott Demerau. Learn more about Katmandu Group here: https://www.katmandugroup.com/   ABOUT THIS PODCAST:   "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com   FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL:   Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg    Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc

#036 - ÄEONXP™ Ecosystem

What does it take to bring a water park to life? In this episode, we discuss water park design with a few experts in the field. We’re joined by a couple of guests from the WhiteWater team; Emily Colombo vice president, strategic partnerships, and Ron Lausman vice president business development – architectural services. This episode also features Evan Barnett president and general manager of Typhoon Texas.     Learn more about WhiteWater: https://www.whitewaterwest.com/en/  Learn more about Typhoon Texas: https://www.typhoontexas.com/    ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc

#035 - Water Park Design

 In this episode, we explore the interactive theaters and their evolution throughout the years.   We’re joined by a special guest, Kevin Murphy director of sales and marketing at Kraftwerk Living Technologies.  

#034 - Interactive Offerings

In this episode, we sit down with members of the Falcon's team to discuss their favorite methods of escapism. 

#033 - Entertainment as Escapism

The Falcon's team gives further insight on the first-of-its-kind, SpectraVerse™ attraction system. The SpectraVerse™ family of products merges time-tested, immersive storytelling techniques with advanced technologies to deliver paradigm-shifting, interactive, walk-through dark ride experiences. These joint social experiences give each individual their own positionally-tracked perspective and unique role to play, which allows them to explore infinite realms of imagination...together.

Special Event | SpectraVerse™ Attraction System

Learn more about the award-winning exhibition, “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall,” which opened at the National Geographic Museum in Washington D.C. in late 2019. We’re joined by a few special guests who have great insight into Dr. Goodall’s story as well as the creation of this exhibition. From National Geographic, Vice President, Alan Parente and VP & Exec. Dir, Kathryn Keane, join the conversation. We are also joined by Bill Wallauer, Wildlife Cinematographer/Scientific Advisor to the Jane Goodall Institute.     National Geographic Museum: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/   the Jane Goodall Institute: https://www.janegoodall.org/ ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc

#032 - Bringing Dr. Jane Goodall’s Story to Life

Explore the evolution of immersive experiences. In this episode we examine the past, present, and future of immersion.   We are joined by special guest Celeste Lovette Guichard who is a Professor of Architectural History at SCAD as well as Falcon’s Production Designer Charlie Jicha. Celeste shares a bit about the history of virtual environments while Charlie discusses the different types of immersive experiences and takes a look into the future.     ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc

#031 - The History of Immersion

We're very excited to announce the opening of Falcon's X-Lab in Orlando, Florida. X-Lab stands for the Experience Laboratory, and represents a culmination of many of the technological and creative innovations that Falcon's has pioneered worldwide. The name says it all, as this has become the laboratory where we sculpt and vigorously test our experiential concepts—where the thinkers and the tinkerers on our team gather to bring the studio's dreams into the real world. ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc

#030 - Falcon's X-Lab

In this episode, we continue to explore how characters are brought to life. We are joined by "The Voiceover Dynamic Duo" Grant and Jessica Gee-George as well as Eric Calderon, an animation executive, writer and director credited on over a dozen major animated TV series. Learn more about Grant and Jessica here: https://www.onlinevocoaching.com/ Learn more about Eric here: https://www.captaincalderon.com/ ABOUT THIS PODCAST: "Experience Imagination" is a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group, a design studio and media house that works to create immersive experiences around the world. Learn more about us at falconscreativegroup.com FOLLOW FALCON'S ON SOCIAL: Twitter: twitter.com/falconscg  Facebook: facebook.com/falconscreativegroup/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falcon's-treehouse-llc

#029 - Building Characters for the Live World

Welcome to 'Experience Imagination', a Themed Entertainment Podcast presented by Falcon's Creative Group. On this show, artists, engineers, filmmakers, and other creative professionals from in and around our design studio come together to tackle a new discussion topic every episode. When it comes to the latest trends, theories, and technologies, we’re diving into the deep end of the pool to shine a light on the modern revolution of themed attractions and entertainment experiences.

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