California High Speed Rail: A Metaverse Vision

This is Avatrian's proposal for RailLA.org's call for design ideas to revitalize downtown Los Angeles. The goal is to integrate the neighborhoods around Union station with the arrival of the high speed train in LA. The machinima showcases various concepts, real world implementations and original designs. We used a virtual world platform in order to implement our ideas in a manner wherein it can be communicated effectively. 3D content were designed and built as needed in the specific scenes presented. This work has been possible due to the diligence of Avatrian's creative team of 3D modelers, graphic artists, digital film makers and project managers. We also sought out specific advise from professional city planners, style editors and audio specialists. The work has been happily collaborative.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Avatrian
• railLA.org
• virtual world
• metaverse
• city planning
• urban design
• Los Angeles
• downtown
• Union Station
• Second Life
• machitopia

[zachgre1]

This is a good idea.It solves light rail better.

[Scoinsoffaterocks]

What an ingenious and efficient idea.

[ldorland]

I want to ride this train! Machinima found via @draxtor on Facebook. Have a look.

[ldorland]

Very cool!

Especially love the part where the boarding/disembarking pod is there waiting for the train so it doesn't have to wait.

Saw @draxtor post about it on Facebook.

[millayfreschi]

excellent!  great idea, great presentation...much needed

[draxtordespres]

hey what a great idea to use Machinima for this! Ingenious! As a Bavarian in CA exile, I am DREAMING of high speed rail EVERY NIGHT! Let's make this vision a reality SOON :_)

[RobinLoboSL]

Awesome work!

[ArgusC]

Very cool video!!

[DJadey27]

This is impressive work guys! Well done! :)