Inside the World of Dinosaurs – Stephen Fry
The project that started it all — an award-winning app made with Stephen Fry that took audiences inside the world of the dinosaurs.
Inside the World of Dinosaurs was M5859 Studios’ first release, and the beginning of a decade of award-winning apps, platforms and entertainment.
M5859 STUDIOS — INSIDE THE WORLD OF DINOSAURS™
The Award-Winning Global No. 1 Educational App, Narrated by Stephen Fry
In 2012, Melbourne-based M5859 Studios, led by founder and producer Matthew Snowden, created one of the most groundbreaking educational applications of the early iPad era — Inside the World of Dinosaurs™, narrated by internationally acclaimed British actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry.
Combining cutting-edge 3D animation, cinematic storytelling, scientific research and interactive technology, the application transformed the traditional dinosaur encyclopedia into an extraordinary immersive digital experience.
GLOBAL SUCCESS & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
- No. 1 App Store Success — Reached No. 1 in App Store rankings globally.
- App of the Year — Winner at the prestigious Appy Awards.
- Apple Recognition — Featured and promoted by Apple Inc. as a showcase of innovative iPad technology.
- Worldwide Media Coverage — Featured in more than 50 international media outlets, including the BBC, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
- Educational Leadership — Achieved No. 1 educational app status for schools internationally.
- Stephen Fry Narration — Featured five hours of original narration by one of Britain's most recognisable voices.
A LANDMARK IN DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT & EDUCATION
Developed and produced by Matthew Snowden, the project brought together an exceptional multidisciplinary team of more than 30 3D artists, graphic designers, filmmakers, researchers and software engineers, working collaboratively over 12 months.
At launch, Inside the World of Dinosaurs™ was an extraordinary technological achievement. Requiring approximately 2GB of storage, the application pushed the boundaries of what Apple's revolutionary iPad could deliver in 2012.
The production featured:
- 310 fully interactive 3D models, including 60 photorealistic dinosaurs.
- 40 interactive 3D dinosaur battle recreations, viewable from multiple angles.
- Five hours of narration by Stephen Fry, bringing prehistoric history to life.
- 200 pages of original educational content, supported by scientific research.
- 84 videos and historical images, alongside 60 original dinosaur sounds.
- Interactive walking dinosaurs, detailed animations and prehistoric environments.
Users could rotate dinosaurs through 360 degrees, examine intricate skin textures, explore dramatic prehistoric battles and analyse dinosaur movements in remarkable detail.
PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF INTERACTIVE CONTENT
Long before immersive educational applications became mainstream, M5859 Studios demonstrated how technology, entertainment and education could converge to create compelling new forms of digital intellectual property.
Inside the World of Dinosaurs™ was more than an educational application. It was a pioneering interactive production that showcased Australian creative and technical talent on the global stage.
For Matthew Snowden and M5859 Studios, the project represented a landmark achievement in digital publishing, 3D entertainment and interactive storytelling — earning international recognition, major industry awards and the promotional support of Apple Inc.
Developed & Produced by M5859 Studios | Melbourne, Australia | 2012