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#26 - Making Movie Magic With Virtual Production
Live From ISE 2023, It’s XR StarDo not adjust your set. Despite XR Star being a show all about extended reality and the ways that we can use the virtual space for AV, we have set up in the physical world for an in-person interview. That’s because we are at Integrated Systems Europe 2023, returning to Barcelona for the second time. We are joined by Sebasitan Leske, Product Marketing Manage for Broadcast & Cinematography for Sony.
Virtual production has been making waves within cinema, weaving together computer-generated graphics and content to a stage in real-time. Rather than using a traditional chroma keyed background to manage these features in post-production, virtual productions add a layer of authenticity for actors within the stage itself. We discuss how virtual productions are changing the scope of media and how extended reality fits into that equation.
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Virtual production has been making waves within cinema, weaving together computer-generated graphics and content to a stage in real-time. Rather than using a traditional chroma keyed background to manage these features in post-production, virtual productions add a layer of authenticity for actors within the stage itself. We discuss how virtual productions are changing the scope of media and how extended reality fits into that equation.
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- Sebastian Leske– Sony
#25 - Reality Under A Different Lens
Horses For CoursesThe value of the information age is that all of that knowledge is at your fingertips. However, there are many jobs that require not only that information, but the free hands to work with. From healthcare to construction, there are many fields where workers need to be able to perform their tasks while still getting the the details they need. Today we are joined by Jonathan Nelson, Strategic Sales Manager for Vuzix. We discuss the value of augmented reality solutions like their Vuzix Blade, where AR glasses can best suit the needs of an individual and where this technology could be headed moving forward.
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- Jonathan Nelson – Vuzix
#24 - Better Body through VR
Your Body is Getting A Firmware UpdateVirtual Reality by its nature is a physical ordeal. Whether you are swatting away bricks in Beat Saber or getting into cover in many different shooting galleries, there is a real sense of physicality to VR. Exercising can be customized and optimized to your liking, from working in a class, with a trainer or virtually any place in the world… Or even other planes of existence. We sit down with VRWorkout CEO Alex Azzi to discuss the evolution of fitness when VR is put into play, the gamification of workouts and what the future holds for exercise with extended reality solutions.
Host: Amelia Kallman
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Host: Amelia Kallman
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- Alex Azzi – VRWorkout
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#23 - VR & Theatre
Film Is A Window, VR is A HallwayTechnology has had its hand in theater and filmmaking since the medium has started. We have seen the use of many different ways to enhance a story through visual means, practical effects, computer generation and now finally, extended reality.
Today we sit down with actor and scrappy storyteller Brendan A. Bradley to discuss how XR is being used to provide new and exciting experiences for audiences. We talk about the difference between creating stories with traditional means and virtual reality, and more. We also learn about his upcoming show Non-Player Character and how it utilizes hybrid storytelling to interact with the virtual world.
Host: Amelia Kallman
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Today we sit down with actor and scrappy storyteller Brendan A. Bradley to discuss how XR is being used to provide new and exciting experiences for audiences. We talk about the difference between creating stories with traditional means and virtual reality, and more. We also learn about his upcoming show Non-Player Character and how it utilizes hybrid storytelling to interact with the virtual world.
Host: Amelia Kallman
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- Brendan A. Bradley – Personal Website
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#22 - Fashion in the Metaverse
Fashion and technology are two flavors you don’t expect to go together, but as both verticals evolve they have become more intertwined than ever. There are many opportunities for services like extended reality to work in line with fashion, from clothing for content, to changing how we view e-commerce and trying on clothes in the digital space. Today we sit down with the Head of Fashion Innovation Agency Matthew Drinkwater to discuss the ways that XR walks with the fashion world in step.
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- Matthew Drinkwater – Fashion Innovation Agency
#21 - VR & Mental Health
Due to everyone having been cooped up for a minute, there has been more focus on wellbeing and mental health in recent years. However, extended reality solutions have been researched for more than thirty years, looking at how to improve healthcare systems. As technology becomes stronger and more affordable, we look to see what XR can do for training, physical therapy and much more. Today we are joined by Co-Founder & CEO of AnomieXR Nina Salomons to discuss how virtual reality and other XR solutions can revolutionize the medical world.
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- Nina Salomons – Anomie
#20- Building Blocks of XR in Architecture
3D modeling and architecture have gone hand in hand for many years now, even in the digital space. But there is a stark difference between seeing a project in AutoCAD and taking a walk through the design virtually. Today we sit down with CEO & Founder of Zuke AR Sydney Phillips to discuss how extended reality is being used for new opportunities within the architectural space. We look at how Zuke is turning projects into augmented reality experiences and where this technology could be headed further down the line.
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- Sydney Phillips, https://zukear.com/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/realsydneyphillips/
#19 - Web 3.0: A New Domain
Web3 is the concept of a new way to access the internet. It utilizes concepts like blockchain technologies and token-based economics and has gained traction with the rise of cryptocurrency. But the term can be confusing, and people might not even be aware that we were on a Web 2.0 at some point. To that end we are joined by EnCirca President Thomas Barrett to discuss what Web3 can do for consumers in the virtual space, what it exactly means to be decentralized and more.
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- Tom Barrett – EnCirca
#18 - Monetising the Metaverse
Back when the internet was made specifically for military applications, no one had any idea the full power it could hold. Now we have entire careers held up by places like Patreon, subscription services and e-commerce that has brought an entirely new way to live through the power of the internet. So as we venture into Web3 and the Metaverse, what are the ways that consumers will see similar streams of revenue and economic structure? We are joined by CEO & Co-Founder of Admix Sam Huber to discuss the creator economy, decentralized options in the metaverse, the touchy subject of things like non-fungible tokens and more.
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#17 - XR at ISE 2022
We are finally back in the physical space for trade shows! Futurist Amelia Kallman was one of the 40,000 other people in attendance for Integrated Systems Europe 2022 in Barcelona. During the show she was the moderator of panels talking about the use of extended reality solutions in the AV space. She also had the time to sit down and talk to XR Today’s Senior Reporter Demond Cureton about the Metaverse, the evolution of XR technology, the experience of ISE 2022 and much more.
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- Demond Cureton – XR Today
#16 - Music in the Metaverse
The music industry has been evolving with technology since its debut. We have gone from wax cylinders to records, cartridges and CDs before the advent of digital distribution and streaming services. As we approach spaces like Web3 and the Metaverse, how will artists be able to take advantage of the opportunities offered? We talk to Co-Founder of the platform Ristband Anne McKinnon to discuss the future of musical performances in the XR space.
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- Anne McKinnon – Ristband
#15 - Kids in the Metaverse
As extended reality services evolve, they become more ingrained in our daily lives. Harken back to the times of cell phones where only adults required them, whereas now children are capable of figuring out smartphones earlier than ever. In the same manner, XR and VR will become something that children can get their hands on. But how can we do that in a safe way? Today we are joined by Nina Jane Patel, Co-Founder and Vice President of Metaverse Research at Kabuni. We discuss the relationship between XR solutions and children, and the potential effects for kids growing up in the age of XR and the Metaverse.
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- Nina Jane Patel – Kabuni
#14 - The Green Planet Experience with Sir David Attenborough
The Green Planet is a nature documentary series that is centered around the relationship between plants, animals and the environment. And while it is a powerhouse of production and quality for television, it has been taken to another level with Factory42’s Green Planet Experience in London. Such a spectacle could only be possible through the power of extended reality and AV systems to create a truly unique experience. Today we talk to Creative Director at Factory42 Jamie Davies to discuss how this experience started, working with David Attenborough to bring AR to life and more.
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- Jamie Davies – Factory42
#13 - Brands & the Metaverse
In the past year, terms like NFTs and the MetaVerse have gone from conceptual phrases to something that brands and companies are looking much farther into. We are joined by Metaverse Innovation Strategy for Media.Monks Catherine D. Henry to discuss the space where brands and the Metaverse converge. We also discuss how Non-Fungible Tokens fit within this space. What about the ecological impact of cryptocurrencies and NFTs? Are NFTs just a fad in this burgeoning space? Is there something more than just speculative financing? We discuss the space and answer these questions and more.
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- Catherine D. Henry – Media.Monks
#12 - The Future of Play
From long-form AR and the 'real-world metaverse' to location-based activations and collaborative art galleries, XR holds huge new opportunities when it come to The Future of Play! Here on episode 12 of XR STAR I speak with leading AR Play expert, Matt Vernon-Clinch of PRELOADED to learn more about the ways AR is bringing people together, their partnership with Niantic, Inc., and the biggest trends from AWE (Augmented World Expo) 2021!
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#11 - XR & the Future of AR Glasses
Companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Samsung are all working on new Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality glasses set to hit the market between 2023 and 2027. While VR will continue to play a growing role in enterprise and entertainment, these big companies are betting that AR glasses are the way to reach the masses - becoming personal technology devices, as opposed to shared devices, and offering a heads-up, hands free experience.
Today we are joined by the Director of MetaVerse & Immersive Technology at Creative M Studio Casie Millhouse to discuss where wearable AR solutions are headed, the liability of situations of security and privacy and more.
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Today we are joined by the Director of MetaVerse & Immersive Technology at Creative M Studio Casie Millhouse to discuss where wearable AR solutions are headed, the liability of situations of security and privacy and more.
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#10 - XR & the Future of Crypto
Both interoperability and decentralisation of ownership are huge challenges when it comes to the metaverse, not just from a computational and networking perspective, but also from a business and economic viewpoint.
The global economy is largely successful because of openness, trade, and the flow of people and data from one ecosystem to another, and this should be the model for the metaverse economy too. People will require ways to move skins (aka avatars), assets (like NFTs) and currencies across platforms, preferably without import duties or exchange rates. Users will also need a way to view all their digital assets in one place. To manage this, new financial services, like a metaverse wallet or locked storage facilities, will be needed. New economic solutions will be created to facilitate the metaverse economy, for example, services around gifting, reselling, and trading. Degradation may be coded into virtual products, reflecting real world wear. Companies may offer premium ‘interoperable editions’ of products. Third-party services and technologies will emerge to manage metaverse assets, taxes, and disputes, reinventing the roles of investment advisors, insurance providers, brokers, and probate attorneys.
How we move money and assets in the metaverse is a huge headache - until you consider the benefits of blockchain.
Today I am thrilled to welcome VP of Strategy & Blockchain at Together Labs - Nancy Beaton. Together Labs innovates technologies that empower people worldwide to connect, create and earn in virtual worlds. She is heading up Together Labs’ metaverse blockchain strategy, and has introduced the first regulatory-approved transferable digital currency, VCOIN.
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The global economy is largely successful because of openness, trade, and the flow of people and data from one ecosystem to another, and this should be the model for the metaverse economy too. People will require ways to move skins (aka avatars), assets (like NFTs) and currencies across platforms, preferably without import duties or exchange rates. Users will also need a way to view all their digital assets in one place. To manage this, new financial services, like a metaverse wallet or locked storage facilities, will be needed. New economic solutions will be created to facilitate the metaverse economy, for example, services around gifting, reselling, and trading. Degradation may be coded into virtual products, reflecting real world wear. Companies may offer premium ‘interoperable editions’ of products. Third-party services and technologies will emerge to manage metaverse assets, taxes, and disputes, reinventing the roles of investment advisors, insurance providers, brokers, and probate attorneys.
How we move money and assets in the metaverse is a huge headache - until you consider the benefits of blockchain.
Today I am thrilled to welcome VP of Strategy & Blockchain at Together Labs - Nancy Beaton. Together Labs innovates technologies that empower people worldwide to connect, create and earn in virtual worlds. She is heading up Together Labs’ metaverse blockchain strategy, and has introduced the first regulatory-approved transferable digital currency, VCOIN.
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- Nancy Beaton – Together Labs
#9 - XR & the Future of Emotion Analytics
Just as web analytics have revolutionised the way businesses optimise engagement, emotion analytics will provide new dimensions of insights, especially in XR.
Today media platforms generally gather data about us through our mobile phones and PCs, but with VR and AR headsets, they have the opportunity to see through our eyes, picking up on subtle, involuntary glances or muscles reactions.
With a convergence of technologies like Brain-Computer Interface (or BCI as we might refer to it), eye-tracking, EEG’s, AI, and machine learning, the depth of data that can be captured will have a significant impact on business, design, and more moving forward.
Innerspace is a platform by Emteq Labs and innovation consultancy, Parallel, that aims to bring a hyper-personalised future to XR environments. With a visual approach to analysing emotional data pertaining to personality traits, behaviour, interactions, and stress responses, the platform uses sensors in head-mounted displays combined with machine-learning to translate emotions into valuable data for actionable insights.
To talk to us more about Innerspace and XR & the future of Emotions, I am thrilled to welcome this month’s guest, Matthew Falla, founding partner at Parallel.
Today media platforms generally gather data about us through our mobile phones and PCs, but with VR and AR headsets, they have the opportunity to see through our eyes, picking up on subtle, involuntary glances or muscles reactions.
With a convergence of technologies like Brain-Computer Interface (or BCI as we might refer to it), eye-tracking, EEG’s, AI, and machine learning, the depth of data that can be captured will have a significant impact on business, design, and more moving forward.
Innerspace is a platform by Emteq Labs and innovation consultancy, Parallel, that aims to bring a hyper-personalised future to XR environments. With a visual approach to analysing emotional data pertaining to personality traits, behaviour, interactions, and stress responses, the platform uses sensors in head-mounted displays combined with machine-learning to translate emotions into valuable data for actionable insights.
To talk to us more about Innerspace and XR & the future of Emotions, I am thrilled to welcome this month’s guest, Matthew Falla, founding partner at Parallel.
#8 - XR & the Future of Broadcast
We interrupt this broadcast to bring you... Extended Reality is disrupting the future of media and broadcast, and it is already happening today! On this month's episode of XR Star I sit down with Simon Davis, Project Specialist at disguise, to learn more about the new creative avenues this innovative technology opens up, as well as what's in store for the road ahead.
Watch & Listen here.
Watch & Listen here.
#7 - XR & the Future of Inclusivity
Extended Reality solutions have the ability to take users into a variety of situations. Due to the immersive nature of these devices, they can offer insight into particular walks of life in a way that no other medium can offer. It’s not a perfect solution, but is the right step to start conversations about inclusion and actionable commitment. On this episode of XR Star, we are joined by Software Engineer Antonia Forster to discuss how she is using XR to show the experiences through an LGBTQIA+ museum based entirely in the virtual space. We also discuss the power of the internet to make a community without borders, using XR to increase empathy and more.
Listen & watch here.
Listen & watch here.
#6 - XR & the Future of Healthcare
For the past year, many of us have been stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while we don’t have the full knowledge of the long-term effects of being locked down in such a manner, it is already evident that mental health is at risk. We’ve all been through a crisis, and while external reality solutions like VR have helped in the crisis to stay connected, it could benefit users as we move past it. We are joined by Hatsumi Founder & Director Sarah Ticho to discuss what virtual reality can do to support mental health therapy, training healthcare professionals, and the future of XR & wellbeing.
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Listen & Watch here.
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#5 - XR & the Future of Retail
In this digital age, we are used to buying our products from a webpage. Maybe it includes a picture, some sort of description and even if we are truly inquisitive will dive into reviews and more. That was the limit of online shopping until extended reality solutions came along. Now Virtual commerce, or v-commerce, allows users to experience a product in several different ways utilizing features of VR and AR solutions. On this episode of XR Star, we sit down with Co-Founder of the MetaVRse Engine Alan Smithson and discuss the many ways that XR is changing the way we shop from home, and what the future of commerce will look like for both consumers and businesses.
Listen & watch here.
Listen & watch here.
#4 - XR & the Latest Trends
Although most technology sectors are constantly growing and evolving, the extended reality space is moving forward at an accelerated pace with each passing day. There are just so many innovations and new solutions being discovered and utilized for VR, AR and sometimes the two mixed together. Today we are joined by Multimedia Developer for New Technology Walkers Antony Vitillo to discuss the latest trends in XR. We talk about the different audiences that could be reached by the XR space, some of the big players like Facebook, the potential of startups & other entrepreneurships and more.
Listen or watch here: https://avnation.tv/podcast/xr-star-4-mixed-realities/
Listen or watch here: https://avnation.tv/podcast/xr-star-4-mixed-realities/
#3 - XR & the Future of Spatial Audio
Extended Reality solutions can be immersive experiences unlike any other. Just wearing a headset and being perched on top of a rooftop in the virtual space can cause vertigo and unease, but one thing crucial to truly getting immersed in content is sound design. The audio experience is sometimes forgotten about in the virtual space wholesale, which can be a huge blow to the entire package. One of the ways that audio is being innovated is spatial audio. Today we sit down with Muki Kulhan, Chief Innovation Officer for Muki-International about spatial audio and what it can do in the XR space.
Listen or watch here: https://avnation.tv/podcast/xr-star-3-sound-all-around/
Listen or watch here: https://avnation.tv/podcast/xr-star-3-sound-all-around/
#2 - XR & Sustainability
It has been an interesting time for technology, to say the least. We are now more reliant than ever on digital connectivity through the internet and solutions. There have been some reports on the effects of technology and their impact on the environment following this pandemic as we go through our live at a much more digital pace. Today we sit down with Author of Reality Check: How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Your Business and Head of XR for PwC Jeremy Dalton to discuss green AV and where sustainability has its place in this space.
Listen & Watch here: https://avnation.tv/podcast/xr-star-2-xr-sustainability/
Listen & Watch here: https://avnation.tv/podcast/xr-star-2-xr-sustainability/
#1 - XR & the Future of Events
With a new year comes a new series from AVNation! XR Star is a look at the Extended Reality space, from augmented reality virtual reality and everything in between. Futurist and author Amelia Kallman takes a look at what is going on in XR, and talks with industry professionals about the future of the space.
Considering where the world still is since the start of this pandemic, odds are most shows that anyone are going to are “virtual”. But as virtual shows become less of a reactionary move and something that could be expressly sought after, is there a meaningful way to implement XR technology to provide a unique experience for attendees? We sit down with Immersive AV Managing Director David Mulcahy to discuss the future the event space and where XR could take it.
Listen & Watch here: https://avnation.tv/podcast/xr-star-1-extended-reality-the-future-of-events/
Considering where the world still is since the start of this pandemic, odds are most shows that anyone are going to are “virtual”. But as virtual shows become less of a reactionary move and something that could be expressly sought after, is there a meaningful way to implement XR technology to provide a unique experience for attendees? We sit down with Immersive AV Managing Director David Mulcahy to discuss the future the event space and where XR could take it.
Listen & Watch here: https://avnation.tv/podcast/xr-star-1-extended-reality-the-future-of-events/
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