Arte e Cultura
Jump on Board the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant With the Official iPad App
This educational App allows users to follow the official route of the pageant, which is taking place on Sunday June 3 2012. Starting upriver of Battersea Bridge, finishing downriver of Tower Bridge, and taking in 60 landmarks along the way, takes users on an interactive multi-media journey along London's widest, longest, and most famous "street".
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533303 )
Taking in contemporary buildings, historical landmarks and modern architecture along the route and ending with the iconic 126 year old Tower Bridge, the App navigates the river and its historic surroundings. With an interactive map and visual table of contents, over 90 stunning full screen images, music and audio clips, and beautiful time-lapse videos that bring the river to life, this really is an engaging experience for all ages.
With content including stunning photography from Putney-based photographer, Ricky Leaver , poetry from the likes of Shakespeare and Wordsworth read by Fulham residents, and music from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the App is a truly London affair.
Launching the iPad App, Phil Smith of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation said: "
River Art Productions will donate 50% of the profits from the App to the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation.
The Foundation is a privately funded charitable trust which aims to raise funds for charitable projects that have a link to The Queen and her Diamond Jubilee, with a particular focus on areas such as the Commonwealth, youth and education, as well as supporting the wider charitable sector.
Founder of River Art Productions and Thames enthusiast, Seymour Banks , has worked with local businesses and individuals to create this unique digital memento of the Diamond Jubilee:
Banks also noted the contribution of Chelsea Apps Factory to the project:
Sally Down , Creative Director of River Art Productions says: "
With approximately 55 million iPads sold to date, River Art Productions are confident that royal watchers from Putney to Perth and beyond will be able to join the Pageant from the comfort of their own armchairs.
Fun facts found in the iPad App include:
iPad app is available for download from the iTunes App Store for £1.99.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
The is responsible for organising the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. The Chairman is Lord Salisbury, who - as Viscount Cranborne - organised the D-Day, VE Day and VJ Day 50th anniversary events. The CEO is Michael Lockett , who has worked on the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony, the Millennium project and London's bid for the 2012 Olympics. He was awarded the CVO for his work on the Golden Jubilee concerts at Buckingham Palace. The Pageant Master is Adrian Evans , director of the annual Mayor's Thames Festival.
The Thames: London's Crown Jewel' is the first iPad App launched by River Art Productions Ltd. Founded in 2012, the company intends to showcase the best of the Thames and other iconic world rivers, through innovative uses of art - including e-books and Apps. Images, logos plus two time-lapsed videos with music from the London Philharmonic Orchestra are available to download from http://www.flickr.com/photos/riverartproductions
. Founded in March 2010 in old industrial premises in Chelsea , Chelsea Apps Factory is the UK's fastest growing consumer and enterprise Apps consultancy and development house. The company provides market insights and ensures Apps fit with its clients overall business strategies to drive real business benefit. CAF's clients consist of global blue chip companies and brands including Vodafone, CNBC, and Robert Walters .
Ricky set up London Stills with the aim of creating stunning imagery of contemporary London and capturing every single nuance in this diverse and compelling city.
http://www.londonstills.com sells its images as rights-managed to creative, commercial and editorial users worldwide.
: A small team of passionate photographers and videographers founded by a Prince's Trust Ambassador and set up with help from The Prince's Trust.
A vibrant media production company that specialises in producing video, set up by Pete Walter . Tap Bang offer a complete service from consultation and storyboarding through to distribution.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra joins the flotilla for the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, during which it will perform popular works by great British and Commonwealth composers written during the time of the Queen's reign, including , 'Nimrod' from and music from .
To mark the occasion the Orchestra has released the official CD of the music performed. It is available exclusively through John Lewis and Waitrose stores and online until 6 June, and widely across the world thereafter. http://www.lpo.org.uk/jubilee
http://www.riverartproductions.com