So, it’s been a while since my last update. I’ve finaly had some vacation time to recuperate from graduating and I just couldn’t get around reviewing the new entries now and then. So! Biggest news: few weeks ago I got sent to visit the “NEXT Layar event!”, which on paper sounded quite exciting! The first [...]
I’ve had a busy time with preparing my presention to show my progress to my teachers. So a lot of updates on the field of AR. First off: Eminem jumped on the bandwagon by letting us paint a big 3D rendition of theletter “E”: http://www.therelapse.co.uk/3dartcomp/#/elapse Papermotion by Total Immersion The latest project by Total [...]
Ori from Games Alfresco (my main source of AR news) posted a great insight on how industries will be changed by AR. All credits go to him!
Todd Vanderlin made some more fune examples of AR, including one where he uses a marker on a record to scratch digital music (did I posted that? Otherwise look in my Delicious..,). This one is a great example of co-creation in an interactive shopping window Carnival Interactive Aquarium from vanderlin on Vimeo.
Seems rather cool for TV! Pity that guy had to move to the way back, because all the digital imaginary is an overlay on top of the narrator. It would be perfect if he could walk between the players and literally point out when someone is offside or something… I think they’re onto something here, [...]
Something else I need to dive into later this week: A presentation by Total Immersion Augmented Reality for Retail, Events and Publishing View more presentations from LM3LABS.
Boffswana is a manufacturer of “novelty AR” fromt he first hour. They say themself they’ve introduced AR to the online space with their Releas3D technology. Living Sasquatch – Papervision – Augmented Reality from Boffswana on Vimeo. This newsmade me realize something:
This is amazing to look at. The best part is between 0:30 and 0:50 when he almost ‘falls’ over the edge. Amazing 3D immersion technology from IDEO Labs on Vimeo. “Can I have 2 please?”
Well, not really Augmented Reality by the official definitions. But I sure say it’s noteworthy :D If it’s not AR, I would just call it a good inspiration to think out of the box… or something >_> Jackass Pacman
Pretty awesome AR is getting commonly accepted in campaigns, here’s (AFAIK) the first AR application to promote a major game! what’s next!?