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USS Cooper: Return to Ormoc Bay
Summary
USS Cooper: Return to Ormoc Bay is a 2005 Philippine documentary film produced by Bigfoot Entertainment and directed by Daniel Foster. The film documents the fate of an American destroyer that was torpedoed during World War II.
A daring world record scuba dive to the sunken is witnessed by a man who nearly perished on that same ship over sixty years ago. The destroyer was found to be at a depth of – deeper than the world record technical dive of .
Traveling to dangerous depths, this film takes the time to remember fallen heroes, honor comrades and acknowledge those who made great sacrifices.
The film explores the state of tragedy, the incomprehension we face when confronted with great, unspeakable loss.
This documentary features Rob Lalumiere's record-breaking 193-meter dive to place a memorial plaque on the shipwreck.
Director/director: Daniel Foster
Producers: Daniel Foster, Leica Cruz
Executive Producers: Michael Gleissner, Kacy Andrews, Matt Lubetich
Associate Producer: Jeneth Borlasa
Director of photography: Eugene Florendo
Underwater videographer: Jacques Tarnero
Editors: Daniel Foster, Kristoffer Villarino
Composer: Mark Ambervill
Rob Lalumiere: Diver
Hank Wagener: Survivor
Richard Sementelli: Eye Witness
Veda Kelley: Widowed wife
CGI and animation were crucial design elements in USS Cooper: Return to Ormoc Bay. Both were used to fill in story gaps and augment various memories by simulating the USS Cooper and creating movement within charts and old photographs. The night of December 3, 1944, springs to life in the documentary, replete with its inherent terror, chaos and suspense.
Battle scenes feature a recreation of the USS Cooper as it dodges torpedoes, fires off salvos and careens through the moonlit night. The animators extensively researched how the ship sailed, sounded and turned. A model of the ship was created using Maya software, and was given motion, lighting and texture to bring it to life. Other key elements in these scenes involve accurate portrayal of waves, torpedo trajectories and munitions fire.
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