This entry is coming a little late, but we’ve been pretty swamped the last few months. Over the summer Popcorn Island teamed up with 15 Letters (again :) ) to produce some video content for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s new Seed Banking Facility. The Garden is located off of Lake Cooke Road in Glencoe IL. The project was a very large undertaking by both parties. The new seed banking facility consists of a bran new building with glass windows allowing visitors to observe the scientist doing their research. In front of each lab station is a new Flat Panel Touch Screen Kiosk that allows visitors to interact with different applications and images. Built by 15 Letters each kiosk is fully stocked with interactive software and loads of valuable information on plant conservation and preservation.  Popcorn Island’s task was to shoot and edit 19 different bio videos on each of the scientist that work in the labs. Shot by Josh Tallo and edited by Red Clark, each video is accessible from any kiosk in the facility.

The new seed bank lab is pretty impressive and sure to be a cool experience for anyone interested in plant  biology or preservation. The only fee is parking to gain access to the Garden via car. Otherwise you can just walk right in and enjoy the sites over the 385 acre garden. For more info on the garden visit their website.