Our highly-praised documentaries have been broadcast in over 75 countries worldwide and feature science fiction author, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, author of "2001: A Space Odyssey".
Arthur's vision and participation in all of our titles has helped Space Viz Productions gain notoriety the world over in the field of science fiction and educational astronomy documentary production.
His favourite form of participating in events was through the means of Video Conferencing from his home in Sri Lanka. Collected here are a few of his last Video Conferences and Official Releases to the world before his passing in March 2008.
Arthur C. Clarke, Fractals, The Colors of Infinity Pt. 1-6
Arthur C. Clarke presents this unusual documentary on the mathematical discovery of the Mandelbrot Set (M-Set) in the visually spectacular world of fractal geometry. This show relates the science of the M-Set to nature in a way that seems to identify the hand of
Arthur C. Clarke on Crystal Skulls and Antikythera Mechanism 1
Anna Mitchell-Hedges and a Crystal Skull.
Ian Ralston and molten rock in Tap O'North.
Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World, The Journey Begins Pt. 1-3
Arthur C Clarke's
Mysterious World the Journey Begins
Sir Arthur C. Clarke and Leonardo DiCaprio Web Chat with Gorillas, September 20, 2001
Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Video Greeting to NASA JPL, September 10th, 2007
Script of this Video greeting to NASA JPL to mark the Iapetus flyby of Cassini spacecraft (Version, Word.doc)
Sir Arthur C. Clarke's 90th Birthday Reflections, December 16th, 2007 (recorded December 5th, 2007) Read the Script of Sir Arthur's 90th Birthday Reflections (and three wishes) (Version, Word.doc)
Sir Arthur C. Clarke's last Public Message, February 13th, 2008 (International Year of Planet Earth, Paris)
This was the final public message recorded by the late Sir Arthur C Clarke, which closed the global launch of the International Year of Planet Earth, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 13 February 2008. In his unique style, Sir Arthur connects the local with global, and traces the influence of space exploration on the global environmental movement. He ends calling for humanity to listen to the planet's distress call, and respond with knowledge, understanding and imagination
Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Dies, Aged 90, March 19th, 2008 (Official Press Release)
Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Death, Official Press Release (Version, Word.doc)
Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Dies, President pays respect
March 20, 2008
President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays his last respects to Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the pioneering Science Fiction Writer and Visionary. (20/03/2008)
Sir Arthur passed away at a private hospital in Colombo in the wee hours of yesterday. He was 90. The remains are lying at his "Leslie House" at No. 25, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. Thereafter, large crowds arrived there to pay last respects. President Rajapakse also paid his respects to this Fiction Writer this morning. Thereafter, he exchanged views with close associates of Sir Arthur, about the funeral arrangements and expressed full support in the conduct of the funeral.
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake also paid his last respects to this great Science Fiction Writer. He said the entire world is saddened by the death of Sir Arthur who saw the future of the world with his eyes.
This great scientist had authored more than 100 books, which received many awards and prizes both nationally and internationally. Sri Lanka conferred on Sri Arthur many honours and accolades including the highest civilian honour "Lanka Abhimanaya" in 2005. Sir Arthur made Sri Lanka his home in 1956 and became the first foreigner to be granted resident guest status in 1975, while remaining a British citizen. He was a versatile and multi-faceted personality of high intellect and erudition. Sir Arthur received the Marconi prize in 1982. It was he who took initiatives to launch the Arthur C. Clarke Centre at Katubedda in Moratuwa for the benefit of Sri Lankan children, investing 550,000 US Dollars. He served as Chancellor of the Moratuwa University from 1979 to 2002. The President in recognition of Sir Arthur's invaluable contribution and selfless service to the nation accorded state patronage to the celebration of his 90th birthday on 16th December 2007. It was graced by eminent personalities.
Sir Arthur C. Clarke's Dies
Renowned Science Fiction Writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke bade farewell to the world today. (22/03/2008)
His last rites were conducted at the Borella General Cemetery at 3.30 pm. A simple funeral was held according to his last will. A large number of people including his relatives paid their last respects to his remains, which were lying at No. 5 Barnes Place in Colombo Seven. The cortege left residence at 3.00 pm for Borella General Cemetery. The Government was represented by a group led by Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana . Dr. Arthur C. Clarke was 90 years when he passed away on the 19th night. He was offered an honorary citizenship in 1956. Sir Arthur C. Clark is considered the father of the Communication Satellite Technology. All Electronic Media Organisations participated in the observance of one minute's silence at 3.30 pm as a mark of respect. He was a visionary who saw the future of the universe and wished to see peace being ushered to Sri Lanka.
Slideshow commemorating the life of Arthur C. Clarke, recorded for the 'Sir Arthur Clarke Awards Gala', March 29th, 2008 (Recorded March 23rd, 2008)
Arthur C. Clarke Links
The Clarke Foundation
The Sir Arthur Clarke Awards
Arthur C. Clarke on Wikipedia
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