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Virtual Reality

24 Jul

Story Trails Made us See Blackpool Differently

Linda Hampton0 CommentsFilm, Heritage, Visual Arts & Exhibitionsart exhibition, artist, Augmented Reality, Blackpool, community, entertainment, Exhibition, Film, heritage, history, library, local history, photography, Place, Virtual Reality

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When you visit Central Library in Blackpool you expect to step into different worlds through the medium of books. Last weekend it was more ‘if you go into the library today, you’re sure of a big surprise!’ as audiences entered the worlds of Virtual Reality (VR) and interactive Augmented Reality (AR). Story Trails is the UK’s largest immersive storytelling project and brings together the past, present and future using the latest technology. Through immersive cinema experience, 3D maps of Blackpool or a VR headset bringing to life BFI & BBC archives, there was much to choose from. Throughout the…

01 Nov

StoryFutures offer funded training for Unboxed Festival project

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsOpportunitiesAugmented Reality, funding, opportunities, training, Virtual Reality

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] StoryFutures are seeking diverse UK based storytellers to take part in a nationwide immersive project about our past, our future and our belonging. The StoryTrails project is one of ten to be part of the Unboxed 2022 programme of events (formerly "Festival 2022"). The project will bring untold stories from the past to life through 3D internet using augmented and virtual reality to reanimate public spaces in towns and cities across the UK creating a free, entertaining and playful family-friendly experience. Creatives will develop their innovative ideas using immersive technology in AR* and will receive fifteen thousand pounds reimbursement,…