Journey To A Lost Canyon
A project in Brookline, MA by Luke Farrer000days
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A beautiful journey taking you to deep into one of Australia's most ancient slot canyons, enjoyed from the comfort of your computer
Backers: 235
Average Pledge Per Backer: $165
Funded: $38,710 of $37,000
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 14th (31 days)
Project By: Luke Farrer
Backers: 235
Average Pledge Per Backer: $165
Funded: $38,710 of $37,000
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 14th (31 days)
Project By: Luke Farrer
$38,710
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 14 @ 17:45 -0500 GMT
104%
of goal
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Latest News
JUST HIT MY GOAL 30 MINUTES AGO 
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm just so excited I met my target on time! WOW!!! THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED TO MAKE THIS BECOME A REALITY. The final outpouring of support in the last hour was overwhelming. I'll be in touch with all of you individually very soon! Luke (Read More)
Boston Globe article on "Journey To A Lost Canyon"
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm at 83% with 33 HOURS TO GO!!! Thanks to all of you for your incredible support. Without your help none of this would be happening. I hope you enjoy this article in this morning's Boston Globe:... (Read More)
Demo Released for Oculus Rift
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I got a lot of demand for a runnable demo of the canyon for the Oculus Rift so here it is. Download it from this link: http://madspelunker.com/downloads/ Standard Game Pads are supported via GLFW and WASD keys will navigate. Even if you don't... (Read More)
What makes virtual travel so amazing and exciting
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there I thought, as we enter into the final week, it would be useful to explain why I am so excited about this project and why virtual travel is such an amazing new idea, and here's a video explaining why. Enjoy it, and please send it to your... (Read More)
I'll be also creating this experience for the Oculus Rift!
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
As part of my desire to create an awesome immersive experience of Claustral Canyon, I will be offering people the option the view the experience using Oculus Rift technology. Oculus Rift is a totally new way to immerse yourself in a virtual world,... (Read More)
Claustral Canyon campaign advertised in this morning's local paper
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this article which appeared in this morning's paper: http://www.wickedlocal.com/brookline/news/x1745251144/Brookline-resident-wants-to-bring-Australian-canyon-to-you-in-3D (Read More)
Latest update on the fires
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I have just found out that the fires are now under control. Claustral Canyon was unaffected, however some of the nearby canyons were badly burnt. This means I still have time to get there and scan it in time. The Parks Authority have told me that... (Read More)
New video explains revolutionary technology
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I've had quite a few requests to explain in more detail the technology I am using to create these 3D experiences. My new video talks more about the laser scanning technology I use, and the revolutionary process I use for making the experiences so... (Read More)
UPDATE ON THE FIRE: "THIS WILL BE AS BAD AS IT GETS"
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Since I started my campaign, I have discovered that Claustral Canyon is under threat from the worst bushfires to hit Australia in 45 years. The fires are now raging out of... (Read More)
CLAUSTRAL CANYON THREATENED BY FIRE - HELP ME CREATE THIS 3D EXPERIENCE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you for your unwavering support and contributions! Since I started my campaign, I have discovered that the Claustral Canyon area, which is part of the Blue Mountains, is being threatened by the worst bush fires to hit Australia in 45... (Read More)
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