The overall goal of the exhibit was to "edu-tain"- to create an entertaining and informational story/experience with an exhibit flow-thru that peaks the interest and excitement of the visitor by providing an interactive verses spectator experience.

The Pullman Porter exhibit combines the traditional museum exhibit concept of models and artifacts with modern and sometimes, ultra modern technology. Balance helped to concept and create the full exhibit including: the visual brand, logo, banners, gallery guide, touch screen kiosks, videos, 3D animation, commercials, website, and fundraising video.

As part of this unique concept, Balance pitched the idea of creating a virtual Pullman Porter to act as the exhibit's Spokesperson. Working from a single black and white photograph from the 1940s, the Character Design and Animation Team designed, modeled and brought to digital life, Emanuel Hurst, an actual Pullman Porter, in a four part educational animation. Using off the shelf and proprietary software, the Balance Animation Team meticulously animated, mocapped, rotoscoped, textured, lit and edited a striking recreation, that is sure to wow visitors for years to come.