We’ve always known our boards were out of this world, but now it’s official. One of our departure boards was recently featured in a Doctor Who episode, and we’re still buzzing about it!
The Backstory
Nearly two years ago, the Doctor Who production team got in touch with us about a special project. They needed a custom departure board for an upcoming episode, complete with two specific features:
- A custom scrolling message
- A distorted effect; that flickery, futuristic transition you see when the board updates
We were all in, of course.
After a few conversations, we wrote custom firmware specifically for the show. We even developed a bespoke remote control that allowed the production crew to trigger the distorted effect live, no need to use the standard web interface.
Then, silence. Total mystery. Until now.
The Big Reveal
The episode, Doctor Who: Season 2, Episode 4, Lucky Day just aired, and there it is, our board, proudly glowing away in the background. You can catch it on BBC iPlayer here.
What makes this even more exciting? That brilliant distorted effect was not added in post-production. It’s all 100% custom software, built by us and running directly on the board. No CGI magic, just real tech in real time.
A Proud First
This was our first attempt at a distorted effect, and honestly, we’re pretty proud of how well it turned out. It’s always fun seeing our work in unique places, but this one’s definitely going down as a highlight.
Feeling Inspired?
If you’ve got a vision for a custom board, whether it’s for your home, office, film set, or TARDIS, we’re all ears. We love a challenge, and clearly, we’re no strangers to the big screen. Contact us today!