I like the repeatability and easy resetting of the mechanism. The denting plunger can be easily applied and retracted. I am just not sure about how realistic the idea of denting the sub wall is. If the impact is from a monster "tentacle", it seems more likely that the whole sub would shake or tilt or move, rather than a single wall denting? You can think about drawing more attention to the dented area. Otherwise, in a dimly lit room it may be hard to notice and people may just miss the effect. A couple of ideas here are: 1. how about simulating a "crack" somehow and maybe drip water from it? 2. if the dent is applied at a riveted panel, could the rivets rattle/pop-out? - may be hard to do. Do you think the stretchy material will retain its elasticity over time? If it begins to sag, it might require frequent replacement. Other materials could be considered. The model is well done, a good looks-like and works-like combination.

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Storyboard: I enjoyed the attack of the sea monster in your storyboard, particularly the wall, door, and the "shocker." However, I thought that the first part of the storyboard relating to the specimen collection was a little confusing, and I am not too sure what to think of it. Also, Page 4 of your storyboard is cut off at the bottom. On page 5, are the people going to be both in the pod and on the sub? Do they have to rely on memory for the electricity? Maybe relying on memory is the fast fix, and doing something else is the slower electricity puzzle. If they complete the fast fix, then they will experience an additional challenge. Also, what are the specimens on page 5 that they are rearranging? Model: Your model presented a very good idea, and I think that it proved a possible solution to the denting effect. However, you didn't talk much about scalability, which I think is a very important question. How will this scale? Do you think that a large, spandex material will stretch out easily and begin to sag? How will you make the material look realistic? If you are stretching a material, painting on it or adding other effects probably won't work very easily. Your experiment only covers a small portion of the wall. Do you think this can scale the entire wall? I don't know if an edge of the room from above will be effective enough. I think that you may find out that you can do large deflections with a smaller area or small deflections with a larger area for the same effect, and with these results, you can do a larger area with a less flexible, sturdier material. This is just my opinion, but I think that your model had a lot more works-like experimental potential and a lot more looks-like experimental potential. I believe that you cut yourself short by attempting both, instead of doing one really well. Also the break in the ceiling is very confusing, does it have a purpose?

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I like that you found an original way to make the ceiling of the submarine look destroyed. The advantages of your method are myriad, you can do your gag in well light areas, and of course the added wow factor. It would be a good idea to look further into it and work on a works-like model for your next iteration. Therefore the motor-gear retraction set-up you described can actually be built to see if this idea could work in implementation. I liked this idea and it'll definitely be fun to implement.

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A video of the denting would have been helpful. Otherwise, the idea looks like it is on the right track. Scalability, as mentioned in your presentation, will be an issue to tackle. Also, with people in the room environment, you'll need to see whether or not it is believable. I think combining the visual effect with lights and sounds will disorient the guests further, making them less critical of the actual denting effect. Will the method of reseting be straightforward? I think the color and aesthetics of your model works well. If possible, something poking through like a tentacle would be cool (yes, there is the notion that water would be gushing through) Having multiple denting surfaces would be a good idea to test. This way, there is the guests can have a sense of fear coming from multiple directions, thus disorienting them.

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