The AR device market has so far been dominated by enterprise devices. Although AR has proven popular with consumers on smartphones with breakout hit apps such as Pokémon GO and Snapchat, consumer devices have yet to reach the mainstream. But there are encouraging signs – Strategy Analytics latest report, titled Has Consumer AR finally arrived? […]
A report from analysts at Omdia says that Display shipments for applications featuring near-eye displays are expected to reach 25.3 million units in 2022, up 73.8 per cent year-over-year (YoY), before reaching 139 million units in 2028. The analysis comes from Omdia’s latest Near Eye Display for XR Application Report – 2022. Considering the complexity […]
Nightscape, an experiential production and creative services company, has launched its Nashville-based entertainment venue that promises to redefine how people interact with physical spaces. With three disguise vx 2 media servers and four rx II render nodes driving immersive, real-time video rendering and 360˚ projection mapping, Nightscape changes the perception of what’s physically and digitally […]
Film.io, the blockchain-based solution for film, television, and NFT creators, has announced its partnership with Serialify, an interactive and immersive stories app, marked by a deal to distribute director, producer, and storyteller Evette Vargas’ Confessions series. Film.io’s decentralised filmmaking ecosystem paves a smoother path to obtaining financing and licensing deals. Serialify’s interactive stories live on […]
With the expected launch of several new augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, some before the end of 2022, alongside a year of record sales for virtual reality (VR) headsets, the next 12 months are shaping up to be a very important period for sales of immersive devices. CCS Insight’s latest forecast outlines an expectation of […]
Pixotope partnered with production company Space Warp Engine studio (part of That’s It Media) to scope out possibilities for the first season of an experimental virtual character talent competition 2060. The 10-part series aired on China’s Jiangsu Satellite TV, the third-largest Chinese network.Space Warp Engine Studio wanted to exploit virtual production technology to create something […]
twofour54, the Abu Dhabi-based media, entertainment, and gaming hub, is expanding its production facilities through pioneering Virtual Solutions. Launched in partnership with the Canadian media firm Ross Video, the new offering includes Virtual Studios, Virtual Production services, and Extended Reality features. Featuring the latest 3D graphics and augmented reality (AR) technologies, it the first facility […]
After making a major investment in developing virtual film production capabilities and operating its virtual stage for more than a year, MELS is unveiling new state-of-the-art facilities: a cutting-edge 10,000 square-foot virtual production stage equipped with a motorised movable ceiling. This programmable, robotic feature opensup exciting possibilities for virtual production. “Our new virtual stage will […]
Research commissioned by technology solution provider World Wide Technology (WWT) has uncovered the top 5 sectors for 5G investment. Cloud computing was identified as the top category for investment by 72 per cent of VCs and investors, closely followed by Smart mobility at 70 per cent. 56 per cent meanwhile selected media and entertainment, with […]
The DPP, the media industry’s business network, has published its annual predictions report. In its sixth year and enabled by DPP member company Zixi, the DPP 2022 Predictions were drawn up by 31 senior leaders from across the DPP membership. They paint a picture of an industry determined to grow and adapt to rapid change […]