April 2007 – Page 5 – Universe Creation 101

Their Circular Life

2007 by christy

I just came across this lovely site that was actually uploaded (I believe) in 2004, but began in 2001. The photojournalism site, created by Lorenzo Fonda and Davide Terenzi, shows various locations over a 24hour period. It has an intro that helps set the mood: “Humans are all equal. They have the same needs. They … Read moreTheir Circular Life

Discover Manoa!: Second Life RPG & the problem with ARGs

2007 by christy

Oder Skall of the Second Life Herald posted about this latest ‘experience’ in the online virtual world Second Life. The press release about the experience sounds quite enticing:

"Aporia Cross-Media Entertainment"

2007 by christy

“Aporia Cross-Media Entertainment” is the new name for a company set up (formerly Naked Rabbit Studios) by Jason Chrest and Jessie Greene. Their “main goal is to provide the best service and product possible by creating valuable multi-media entertainment with mass advertising appeal”. From their website: As a grassroots development group, Aporia CME has produced low budget games … Read more"Aporia Cross-Media Entertainment"

Telecommunications Research Portal: Budde.com.au

2007 by christy

Jak Bouman told me about this research resource developed by Australian Paul Budde when I was in Sweden! Here is a bit from his bio: He specialises in the strategic planning of interactive services such as video media, Internet, multimedia and intelligent and value-added networks based on telecommunications, broadband and satellite networks. His particular expertise lies … Read moreTelecommunications Research Portal: Budde.com.au

MTV's "4D"

2007 by christy

Just recently, at the Virtual Worlds 2007 Conference, Matt Bostwick of MTV spoke about MTV’s use of virtual worlds. They have created virtual worlds for the television shows Laguna Beach and The Hills and soon also for Pimp My Ride. Bostwick has stated the metrics for the ‘worlds’ created with There.com technology: [T]he metrics for … Read moreMTV's "4D"

Democracy Net

2007 by christy

Democracy TV is an internet TV broadcaster. Here is their description: There’s an opportunity to build a new, open mass medium of online television. We’re developing the Democracy internet TV platform so that watching internet video channels will be as easy as watching TV and broadcasting a channel will be open to everyone. Unlike traditional … Read moreDemocracy Net

ARG Aggregater

2007 by christy

Tim (Chippy) has created an aggregator of blogs that post about “alternate reality games” (ARGs). This is a good feed to have if you’re new to the area. Alternate Reality Game Blogs

Stitch Media is here

2007 by christy

For those who have attended or heard any of my presentations I’ve given to industry over the past couple of years, you’ll recall that I praise the design of the multiple award winning “extended reality game” created by Xenophile Media for the Canadian TV series ReGenesis. He also worked on The Ocular Effect ‘alternate reality … Read moreStitch Media is here

Justin TV and Life Sharing technologies

2007 by christy

It takes a unique person to do this and Justin is one. Justin wears a webcam 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He takes it to the bathroom and on dates. I know a few people who want to have their life documented in this manner, but not many who will televise it. … Read moreJustin TV and Life Sharing technologies

IDEA Conference podcasts

2007 by christy

The IDEA Conference on ‘designing complex information spaces of all kinds’ was held in Seattle October 2006 has podcasts and slides from the presentations online. There are interesting presentation styles from Bruce Sterling and Dan Hill among others. Check out: http://www.ideaconference.org/blog/