Video Edge

06/18/2020

Hollywood's Favorite Holograms
Holography has become a staple of the science fiction television shows and movies, ranging from holodecks where individuals can roleplay with simulated environments and characters, ads the size of skyscrapers populate the urban landscape, and principal cast members are made out of light particles.

However fun to watch, creative and technical liberties have been taken with the various filmic incarnations and not truly holographic as science defines them, notes Jeff Barnes, EVP, Creative Development, Light Field Lab.

“Hollywood’s portrayals of holographic technology are visually stunning but often defy the laws of physics and are only possible through visual effects.”

Read more: https://www.lightfieldlab.com/lfl-quarterly/hollywoodholograms

06/16/2020

We use all of our senses to understand and interpret the world around us. Sensory input— sight, sound, smell, taste and touch— power our most instinctive reactions to the context of our environment. When any one of these does not match up with the others, we begin to subconsciously poke holes in our surroundings, including digital worlds. Olfactory engineering is the design of scents, and has some unlikely use cases in VR.

Aaron Wisniewski, CEO of OVR Technology, has introduced the Architecture of Scent (AOS) to bring olfaction to VR through hardware, software, and “scentware” components. After two and a half years of development, the company’s primary use cases are in healthcare, training and education, with an eye towards gaming and immersive experiences for the consumer audience.

Read more: https://vrscout.com/news/olfactory-engineering-scent-based-vr/

06/16/2020

Who Uses Holographic Displays?
Holographic (often interchangeable with light field) capture and display has piqued the interest of numerous industry sectors that see it as a way to create innovative products and gain a competitive edge.
https://www.lightfieldlab.com/lfl-quarterly/displaytechbiz

06/16/2020

Register Now for Our Webcast June 25: Has Remote Production Changed Production… Forever?

Most production now has by necessity become remote production, but what does that look like? And even more importantly, what will it look like next?

https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/register-now-for-our-webcast-june-25-has-remote-production-changed-production-forever

06/14/2020

Watch: “From Screening to (Live) Streaming,” Davide Rapp’s (Very Entertaining) Video Essay
“The selected movies scenes acquire a new meaning once re-framed into the contemporary apps and devices.”
https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/watch-from-screening-to-live-streaming-davide-rapps-very-entertaining-video-essay

06/09/2020

We Are All Livestreamers Now, and Zoom Is Our Stage

By Paul Ford

Stop thinking of an office as a meeting place. Think of an office as a cineplex, each conference room a theater of craft and discipline. In my fantasies the networks are always fast and the software never crashes.

Tune into my livestream, aka any meeting. Let me show you not just slides or ideas but the actual thing that is being made. Chat amongst yourselves.

I welcome the back channel. If you miss the show, I've recorded it and it's transcribed in the enormous library of videos that will define our culture.

Yes, that will be the future. We're headed that way. We're all going to be streams of live data, games and toys and windows. It's unavoidable. We should welcome it, in fact. Spend time, spend money, and make this happen.
https://www.wired.com/story/we-are-all-livestreamers-now-zoom-stage/

06/08/2020

VR Can Be the Film Industry’s Future, but the Barriers to Entry Are Surreal
Filmmakers and musicians have begun using it to explore ways to share their work, and the results could even address the industry’s current exhibition and creative challenges.
https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/virtual-reality-could-save-film-industry-1202234384/

06/07/2020

Registration is now open for our free webcast June 25: “Has Remote Production Changed Production… Forever?”

Most production now has by necessity become remote production, but what does that look like? And even more importantly, what will it look like next?

Join a panel of industry experts for a conversation on how remote production has transformed the media and entertainment industries, broadcasting and newsgathering, streaming, education, enterprise, and events.
https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/register-now-for-our-webcast-june-25-has-remote-production-changed-production-forever

06/05/2020

Quarantine Creates New Opportunity for Augmented Reality Consumption and Creation
“The challenges of isolation are boosting her creativity. In an attempt to take people out of their quiet homes and cramped apartments.”
https://arpost.co/2020/05/15/quarantine-augmented-reality-consumption/

06/04/2020

How to Provide Immersive Learning Experiences Remotely
Integrating virtual and augmented reality into online instruction can make it more engaging for students.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2020/05/how-provide-immersive-learning-experiences-remotely

06/04/2020

Making "Mythic Quest: Quarantine" — 40 iPhones and Infinite Possibilities
“The quarantine episode of ‘Mythic Quest’ is a seamless continuation for fans… and a pitch-perfect encapsulation of what it’s like to live through this moment.”
https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/making-mythic-quest-quarantine-40-iphones-and-infinite-possibilities

06/04/2020

Meet Lockdown Theater’s Most In-Demand Director
“You can make the experience as good as possible for the audience if you really think about how they will connect with the actors and the story.”
https://variety.com/2020/legit/news/theater-livestream-sondheim-director-paul-wontorek-1234609632/

05/28/2020

Experience Famous Artworks in Augmented Reality With "Museum From Home"
Developed by Cuseum, “Museum From Home” is an augmented reality experience that virtually transports famous artworks into your home.
https://arpost.co/2020/05/20/artworks-augmented-reality-museum-from-home/

05/25/2020

The Video Art That Took Over Under Lockdown
With audiences in many parts of the world unable to visit galleries and museums, online video projects have garnered unprecedented attention.
https://ocula.com/magazine/art-news/the-video-art-that-took-over-under-lockdown/

05/24/2020

Powering the Next Generation of Virtual Music Experiences

The recent in-game Fortnite concert by Travis Scott, tied to a digital only revenue stream for music labels and artists as live concerts and festivals are put on hold for 2020, is turning the music industry’s eye towards the potential of virtual concerts. Let’s look at three of the biggest digital concerts held in 2020 so far, what this means for the music industry, and how we can take it a step further using VR.
https://vrscout.com/news/the-next-generation-of-virtual-music-experiences/

05/24/2020

The Case for 8K Production and How to Manage That Monster Data https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/the-case-for-8k-production-and-how-to-manage-that-monster-data

05/24/2020

Why Virtual Reality is About to Change the World

Why Virtual Reality is About to Change the World

VR is currently nearing the cusp of global adoption. It's been on an upward climb for viability over the last decade and it's finally reaching the point that highly practical – and profitable – applications are arising.

From healthcare to technology to education, virtual reality will have a lasting impact on how life is done.

https://interestingengineering.com/why-virtual-reality-is-about-to-change-the-world

Virtual reality poses to be a useful technology for the world at large; Take a look at a few ways in which this new technology will change the world.

05/24/2020

Virtual Reality Is Going to Change Live Events Culture Forever

While it’s fascinating to unravel the world of virtual reality and get into the uniquely captivating experiences they offer, these will also impact our interactions out in the real world, especially as we start spending more time in these surreal worlds—by force or by choice.

https://www.vice.com/en_in/article/4aydzg/virtual-reality-is-going-to-change-live-events-culture-forever

05/23/2020

Bill Posters creates deepfake music video for Lil Uzi Vert

Creating a Deepfake Music Video With Oprah, Obama, Rihanna, and the Pope
"We hoped we could create something really timely and unique and attempt to push the boundary of digital storytelling using this kind of technology within a hip hop music video.”
https://www.creativereview.co.uk/bill-posters-deepfake-lil-uzi-vert/

The video, for track Whassup, aims to parody life under lockdown and 'stars' celebrities from Donald Trump to Rihanna, Elon Musk to Oprah Winfrey, before even the Queen pops in to say hi

05/15/2020

Quarantine Creates New Opportunity for Augmented Reality Consumption and Creation
https://arpost.co/2020/05/15/quarantine-augmented-reality-consumption/

05/13/2020

How Netflix’s New Interactive Special Makes the Best Use of a Branching Narrative https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/videoedge/netflixs-next-interactive-project-involves-a-lot-of-jon-hamm-karate-chops

05/10/2020

Is Virtual Reality Missing Its Moment? https://www.techspot.com/article/2025-is-vr-failing/

05/07/2020

To Engage Remote Audiences, XR Technology Is More Vital Than Ever
https://arpost.co/2020/05/01/engage-remote-audiences-xr-vital/

05/04/2020

Research Project: How Seriously Should We Take 8K? https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/resource-center/research-project-how-seriously-should-we-take-8k

04/30/2020

Nomination Deadline is Tomorrow for Digital Video and Video Edge’s Special Edition “Best of Show” Awards! https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/nomination-deadline-is-may-1-for-digital-video-and-video-edges-special-edition-best-of-show-awards

04/30/2020

The Case for 8K Production and How to Manage That Monster Data https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/news-features/productnews/the-case-for-8k-production-and-how-to-manage-that-monster-data

04/29/2020

Just a few days left to enter the Special Edition Best of Show. The Awards program receives incredible feedback each year and showcases your new products to 95,000+ readers across leading media industry brands. Nominate now at futurebestofshow.com/specialedition

04/28/2020

Stay Indoors Information: Keeping the Stream Alive https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/videoedge/stay-indoors-information-keeping-the-stream-alive

04/27/2020

Netflix’s Next Interactive Project Involves a Lot of Jon Hamm Karate Chops https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/videoedge/netflixs-next-interactive-project-involves-a-lot-of-jon-hamm-karate-chops

04/22/2020

How “One World: Together At Home” Came Together… and Went Out https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/videoedge/how-one-world-together-at-home-came-together-and-went-out

04/22/2020

The Deadline Is Extended for Our "Best of Show" Special Edition https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/news-features/product-reviews/deadline-is-extended-for-best-of-show-special-edition

04/17/2020

How VR Could (or Can) (or Will) Help Us Through This Quarantine https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/videoedge/stay-indoors-information-how-vr-could-or-can-or-will-help-us-through-this-quarantine

04/17/2020

Nominations Close Today for Our Special Edition Best of Show Awards! https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/news-features/product-reviews/nominations-close-april-17-for-our-special-edition-best-of-show-awards

04/14/2020

Starting at 8 a.m. PT, 11 a.m. ET — Register Now for Our “15 Things Can’t Miss” Webcast https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/resource-center/class-is-in-session-register-now-for-our-15-things-you-have-to-know-webinar

03/24/2020

Indoor Inspiration: Take a (Virtual) Museum Tour https://www.creativeplanetnetwork.com/news/news-features/creative-inspiration/indoor-inspiration-take-a-virtual-museum-tour