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The Immersive Wire - 16 March 2022 (News edition)
The Immersive Wire - 16 March 2022 (News edition)
By Tom Ffiske
VR/AR and metaverse analysis every Wednesday and Sunday // 16 March 2022
TOP STORIESA selection of SXSW experiences
SXSW and its XR programme is now in full swing. I am a big fan of SXSW, which artfully tows the line between high-profile business and dance opportunities. It's the creative technologist's event, and it always profiles some great immersive experiences that people should at least look into. With that, here are some highlight experiences which might be worth peeking at:
Acorn is an AR experience that involves an acorn growing into an oak.
Alone Together is an AR experience that explores familial attachment and virtual beings.
Composition is an interactive experience with a mix of AR and wooden cubes.
Dreams of a Lunatic is a melodic space techno music album using a 360 dome.
GENESIS is a VR experience that shows the lifetime of the Earth and mankind.
Gloaming is a one-hour immersive multi-site VR experience and live performance that simultaneously connects two groups on opposite sides of the world.
Radio Ghost is an app-based ghost-hunt that encourages playful interactions.
Surviving 9/11 is a documentary on the eponymous tragedy.
The Choice explores the debate on reproductive rights.
The Infinite is an immersive experience centred around the International Space Station.
If you're not attending, 18 of the 33 XR experiences will be
Exploring abortion in Texas. Photo credit: The Choice.
The BPMplus Initiative aims to increase the participation of Black filmmakers and artists working in XR, AI, 3D, and other forms of emerging-tech storytelling. BPMplus programs include: Immersive Day at PitchBlack 2022, the MIT & Black Public Media Visiting Artists Program, the Nonso Christian Ugbode Fellowship, XR mixers and classes, BPMplus Fellowships, and Pop-up XR Theaters.Learn more about BPMplus here.
OTHER STORIESBob Iger and Reggie Fils-Aime will not meet in the metaverse
Got any stories? Let me know at tom (at) immersivewire (dot) com.
Bob Iger joined the board of Genies, a metaverse platform.
Fast Travel Games launched Virtuoso, a creative music sandbox.
Metaverse Game Studios raised $10m.
Not a unique name, but direct and to the point.
Reggie Fils-Aime said Meta is 'not an innovative company.'
His belief is that Meta does not create its own ideas, and built on others as part of its services.
Tobii announced a collaboration with LIV and Ready Player Me.
No link as it is announced just as this newsletter is sent; have a quick Google to find the info!
Zara Hadid made a metavese city called Liberland.
Zen Internet says that 18% of British 16 to 24 year olds are making friends in the metaverse.
I am unsure what this means; does the survey mean online games like Fortnite? If so, that's been happening for many years.
Jobs boardDISTRIBUTION AND TOURING PRODUCER. Marshmallow Laser Feast is looking for someone to join our team as a Distribution & Touring Producer. You will have a desire to work at the bleeding edge of immersive storytelling and help shape how that work is distributed globally. We see the development and distribution of MLF’s own work as key to the future success of the business, a key revenue stream and integral in building global brand awareness. This new role will be a vital part of the core team that formulates and realises this ambitious vision. Learn more. Find more roles here.
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