Category: Social Networks
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Podcast – The Real, The Virtual and The Mixed
© Tony Walsh 2007. Tony (bio below) explores virtual worlds, alternate reality and mixed reality by providing definitions, historical context and his experienced opinion on how the experiences provided by these are really driving future entertainment. The Presentation The second of three podcasts from Tony Walsh, Guy Gadney and Gary Hayes recorded live at the…
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Podcast – The Mixed Reality Perfect Storm
© Gary Hayes 2007. A short 16m introduction from Gary Hayes who looks at the four forces that are coming together to create perfect conditions for this hybrid form of entertainment. The Presentation The first of three podcasts from Gary Hayes, Tony Walsh and Guy Gadney recorded live at the at the AGL Theatre, Museum…
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Seminar: Mixed Reality Branded Entertainment
Audiences are already spending up to four times as much of their entertainment time in virtual spaces than they are watching TV. EA Games have just partnered with Endemol to produce TV shows inside virtual worlds, MTV Networks have virtual versions of their popular TV program Laguna Beach and there is a growing tide of…
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Project – Cecil Brown.com Prince of Love
Project description: CecilBrown.com is an online space where an audience of 15-24 year olds can explore the meaning of love through the hilarious dilemmas of Cecil Brown and his sister Cecelia. The weekly short-form mockumentary drama series ends with a cliff-hanger, which invites the audience to influence the story line, share experiences and vote for…
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Project – Inworld
Project description: An exciting comedy show broadcast live from inside a virtual world. In World will allow viewers to appear on TV as their 3D avatars and also submit mashed-up video, music, chat and games. Team Members Arul Baskaran – Producer Adam Nash – Designer Lisa Dethridge – Writer Guardian mentor/s: Gary Hayes LAMP Lab:…
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Project – Urban Anarchy
Project description: A unique cross-media exploration of urban art and street culture. Alongside short videos and documentaries the online element features a virtual city block. The audience can contribute by submitting street art or creating art with the online tools. Team Members Alicia Rackett – Producer/Creator David Gurney – Creative Director/Writer Graham Brown – Designer…
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Project – City Games
Project description: The city is a playground in which players use their mobile phones and other portable devices to receive cryptic rich media clues via SMS, voicemail, podcasts, video downloads, and a dedicated website. These clues give rise to an interactive treasure hunt that can also be played out simultaneously in an identical virtual world.…
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Podcast – Game Production for Filmmakers
Presented by AFTRS LAMP. How are virtual worlds developing and what are the opportunities for media creatives? Luke Carruthers is a games developer who runs a company called Imaginary Numbers in Sydney. The company creates online games and their first title Tactica Online is a fast-moving strategy RPG set amidst conspiracy and intrigue of Da…
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LAMP in the Metaverse
LAMP has had a major part in the current build of the AFTRS presence in a virtual world called Second Life. The Island, called Esperance, has been designed and built by the LAMP team over the last month. Although not officially open until mid-September there have already been several LAMP projects afforded by the 3D…
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Project – Secret Girls Club
SGC – SecretGirlsClub.com.au Tagline: “An interactive virtual clubhouse community exclusive to girls aged 10 to 14. Users gain right of entry by completing an initiation game, ‘MIA’. The Secret Girls’ Club empowers young girls as they learn, share and play.” LAMP Lab: July 2006 Target platforms: Internet/ Broadband, Mobile, Virtual & Physical Environments and Broadcast…