The XR Stories & SIGN Podcast
By XR Stories
The second series of the XR Stories and SIGN podcast explores the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in Virtual Production (VP) across the UK. We chat to guests working in and around VP practice and R&D about subjects including sound design, data ethics, simulation and Artificial Intelligence. The podcast also investigates the impact of VP on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI), skills, and sustainability in the creative industries.
The first series of the podcast was released in 2021 and delves into ten immersive storytelling projects funded by XR Stories.
XR Stories supports companies working in digital technologies in the Yorkshire and Humber region. We do this through funding, research collaboration and connection. We work across film, TV, games, media arts, heritage, advertising and technology to champion a new future in storytelling. XR Stories is a £15M investment by AHRC, ERDF, the University of York, the British Film Institute and Screen Yorkshire.
Find out more about XR Stories https://xrstories.co.uk/
Follow us on Twitter: @XR_Stories
The first series of the podcast was released in 2021 and delves into ten immersive storytelling projects funded by XR Stories.
XR Stories supports companies working in digital technologies in the Yorkshire and Humber region. We do this through funding, research collaboration and connection. We work across film, TV, games, media arts, heritage, advertising and technology to champion a new future in storytelling. XR Stories is a £15M investment by AHRC, ERDF, the University of York, the British Film Institute and Screen Yorkshire.
Find out more about XR Stories https://xrstories.co.uk/
Follow us on Twitter: @XR_Stories
Latest episode
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S2 Ep1: Virtual Production - Setting the scene
We meet Steve Jelley from Dimension and Andrew Chitty from UKRI and Loughborough University to talk about all things Virtual Production. Steve and Andrew share their insights on the pros, the cons, innovators in the space, and what the future might h… -
Absent Sitters
Mark Carlin from York Mediale discusses Absent Sitters, a new virtual event for electronic musicians, exploring the concepts of presence and absence. The project also looks at the power of collective imagination by transforming online meeting rooms i… -
Stories in the sky
Nick Bax, founder of creative agency Human, discusses ‘Space, Time and Streets In the Sky’, an immersive storytelling experience focusing on Park Hill flats in Sheffield. The project explores the way that immersive technologies can be used as part of… -
Block
Ben joins from Megaverse to discuss their new XR Scenographic Tool which allows users to draw and sketch in thin air. The tool is designed to help theatre practitioners and live performance creators co-design spaces and scenes with the help of augmen… -
These Gardens Grew From Ghosts
Kristin and Davy from Studio McGuire want to take you on a journey through an exquisite miniature world made entirely of paper. They join John to discuss their unique VR experience that mimics the perspective and scale of a tiny person immersed in an… -
Awesome Animals Safari
Fettle Animation and Joi Polloi discuss their joint project, Awesome Animals Safari, a multi-sensory, augmented reality storytelling experience for young children. Kath and Melodie talk about working with Michaela Strachan, bringing their animals to … -
Traitor
Lucy from Pilot Theatre returns to the podcast! This time she’s talking about Traitor, a virtual reality escape room thriller that combines the digital world with live performance, and leaves you questioning who you can trust. It is a thriller that d… -
Storyland
Emma from Cooperative Innovations discusses Storyland, an interactive virtual reality experience for children. She talks about the particular challenges of creating a headset experience for children, and the potential opportunities that VR can offer … -
Live Cinema Dome
Lisa and Kate from Live Cinema UK discuss the immersive nature and interactive potential of the full dome cinema experience. Live Cinema UK is the country’s only organisation focused on bringing artists, exhibitors, distributors and producers closer … -
The Dark Room
Kit Monkman of Viridian FX, a visual effects studio based in York, discusses their virtual reality film experience, The Dark Room, which explores the concepts of memory and truth through a very unique format. The Dark Room is supported and funded by …
