E&S Digistar 3 at Thinktank Museum Marks Sixth System in the United Ki

    Business Editors/High-Tech Editors

    SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2005--Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. (E&S(R)) (Nasdaq: ESCC) announced today that Digistar(R) 3 has been selected by Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum for the new full-dome theater in their Futures gallery. E&S has also been awarded the contract to provide the dome, lighting and audio systems. The Futures gallery offers a glimpse of how we might be living tomorrow. Through exploration and interactive learning, Thinktank demonstrates how science and technology continue to shape our lives.
    "This unique facility will offer a constantly changing event schedule. We will show a combination of automated and presenter-led shows, providing a spectacular venue to explore a wide range of science and technology topics. Shows planned for the digital theater will include space, bio-medical, and themed art presentations," said Emmie Kell, Learning and Programmes director. "We selected Digistar 3 because it offers the best features in a completely integrated system that is not only extremely powerful, but also very flexible."
    According to Hugh Mason, speaking for E&S Digital Theater, "Thinktank will be our sixth Digistar 3 installation in the United Kingdom. We are thrilled that Thinktank has joined the growing family of Digistar 3 users in Europe and throughout the world."

    About Evans & Sutherland's Digistar 3

    From Shreveport to Shanghai, London to Laredo, Kiel to Kobe, and Athens to Amarillo, planetarium operators around the world have been discovering the many advantages of Digistar 3, the world's leading digital planetarium system. With full-dome video playback, real-time computer graphics and a complete 3D digital astronomy package fully integrated into a single theater system, Digistar 3 has launched a new, affordable era for immersive theater experiences. Digistar 3 eliminates the need for dozens of additional special effects projectors and other equipment, significantly reducing the cost of building and running a planetarium or domed theater.

    About Evans & Sutherland's Digital Theater Division

    With more than 120 installations worldwide, Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater Division sets the standard for the 21st century by providing audiences with cutting-edge, full-dome digital entertainment. Digital Theater develops systems and content that transform the company's sophisticated simulation technology into 360-degree domed and large-format theater experiences. This technology allows audiences to be immersed in full-color, 3D computer-generated worlds and to interact with these worlds. Digital Theater's markets include planetariums, science centers, themed attraction venues and premium large-format theaters. Visit the E&S Web site at www.es.com/dt.

    E&S and Digistar are registered trademarks of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp.

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CONTACT: Evans & Sutherland, Salt Lake City Michael Daut, 801-588-1627 mdaut@es.com

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