All Immersive articles
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Industry TrendsDTG2023: FAST and Curious, AR and Fan Wonderment
With a part two look at the DTG’s The Bigger Picture event, George Jarrett reports on two sessions that particularly caught the ear, one dubbed The FAST Track to Success, and a fascinating session on Extended Fan Experiences.
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Industry TrendsIBC2023 Accelerators: Final Eight Projects Revealed
Eight projects have been announced which will unite game-changing media companies and cutting-edge technology partners for this year’s IBC Media Innovation Programme, writes Sheryl Hickey.
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NewsUrgent need to tackle UK virtual production skills gap: Report
The UK will lose out on virtual production opportunities unless it gets significant investment in training and R&D, according to a new report.
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Industry TrendsObject-based audio – immersive experiences and personalisation
Object-based audio production has begun to get the attention of consumers over the past year with Dolby Atmos technology incorporated into headphones, speakers, and soundbars from a variety of vendors. Both Apple, Amazon, and Tidal also offer special Atmos-encoded spatial audio streams.
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VideoTNW Talks @ IBC: Gaming & Sports
IBC2022: Technology is changing how we interact and experience sports, esports, and gaming experiences at lightning speed. Richer environments for the users not only enhance their journey but also unlocks a wider breadth of data analytics, marketing, and advertising opportunities. Advancements in gaming engines are accelerating the boom of the ...
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VideoWomen in Immersive Tech: State of the immersive technology sector in UK & Europe in 2022
IBC2022: The immersive sector has evolved, twisted and turned at an incredible pace in the past two years during Covid and has been entering into the Metaverse bubble since late 2021. So, what has happened and where are we now? In this panel with 4 Women In Immersive Tech (WIIT) ...
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Industry TrendsShooting Radio 1’s Big Weekend
With the likes of Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, AJ Tracey and Ann-Marie taking to the stage for Radio 1’s Big Weekend, the challenges of capturing their performances amid coronavirus restrictions also presented new opportunities for the production team.
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Industry TrendsBehind the Scenes: Evil Genius 2 cinematic trailer
The cinematic trailer for Rebellion Games’ Evil Genius 2 has all the humour and production values of a Disney Pixar movie, but the way it was created couldn’t be further from the traditional studio workflow. Michael Burns goes behind the scenes to find out how world domination was planned and ...
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Roy C Anthony, DNEG
With a roving brief to explore the nexus of technology and art, Roy C Anthony is revelling in his new role as global head of research at DNEG.
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Industry TrendsHDR and UHD grading: vendors boosting metadata and workflow speed as production cycles intensify
Multiple types of deliverable and workflow have been among the challenges facing vendors working to satisfy soaring demand, particularly for HDR grading, writes David Davies.
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Industry TrendsBehind the Scenes: WandaVision
Marvel’s first scripted series blends its cinematic universe with retro sitcoms and a hint of Hot Fuzz.
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NewsRTS announces programme awards winners
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the winners of its Programme Awards 2021, with Michaela Coel picking up three wins for her BBC series I May Destroy You.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Lucy Cooper, Union VFX
IWD: Union VFX managing director and Access VFX and Animated Women board member Lucy Cooper reflects on running a visual effects facility during Covid times, the outlook for VFX, and what more the industry could do to attract and retain diverse talent.
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Industry TrendsProducing a cinematic Super Bowl
This weekend’s Super Bowl LV will look very different with a less-than-half-full stadium of fans and referees in masks, but one thing remains the same – there will be plenty of innovation for the fans watching on TV, including new camera angles and augmented reality graphics.
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Industry TrendsBehind the Scenes: A Discovery of Witches
The second season of Sky’s A Discovery of Witches saw the protagonists escape to an Elizabethan London. Axis Studios explains how it leveraged cloud rendering to create a realistic 16th Century London
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Industry TrendsWhy access to an evolving ecosystem is crucial to successful immersive content production
Selecting the right technologies and workflows is vital for content creators aiming to bring the benefits of immersive audio and video to productions ranging from lavish period dramas to action movies, writes David Davies.
