This isn't a tech-guide to the latest and greatest technology in the world of Virtual Reality. Sure, we discuss Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear, PlaystationVR and more, but this is a podcast by filmmakers for filmmakers. We want to be a part of the conversation defining what VR filmmaking looks and sounds…
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Subscribers to the ardeeXYZ podcast know host Rick Dolishny has an affinity to using traditional theatrical examples to describe one way of thinking of VR production. Listen back to Sean Stephens discuss theatrical lighting, or Steven Bardel discussing audio… we’ve figured out certain techniques to attract audience attention and tell compelling… Continue reading The post Skye Von appeared first on ardee XYZ.
Peter Wall is an entrepreneur and innovator who wants to live in a world where people are happier, more mindful, and more connected. Hubud As a co-founder of Hubud, Bali’s first coworking space and a leader in the digital nomad movement, he’s been featured in Virgin Entrepreneur, and appeared on… Continue reading The post Peter Wall, Mobio Interactive and co-founder of Hubud appeared first on ardee XYZ.
Keram Malicki-Sánchez is a Canadian-born actor, singer, writer, futurist, music producer, film producer and film director. He founded VRTO May, 2015. He is the editor-in-chief of IndieGameReviewer.com since 2008 and founder of FIVARS – the Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories. A graduate of UCLA’s certification programs in… Continue reading The post Keram Malicki-Sanchez, Founder of VRTO and FIVARS appeared first on ardee XYZ.
Originally he thought he’d be a professional jazz musician, and then explored an education in pharmacy with hopes of graduate studies in medicine, but Stephen Barden eventually found himself in film school where the magic of putting sound to picture was revealed. From that point, Barden knew where his career… Continue reading The post Stephen Barden, Sound Editor and Educator, Sheridan College appeared first on ardee XYZ.
The National Film Board of Canada continues to push all boundaries and constraints of storytelling in Canada, and our guest Eloi takes on a tour of the Montréal English language animation studio. Through trials and tribulations, the animation, audio and distribution systems are being rewritten in real time. Eloi explains.… Continue reading The post Eloi Champagne, Technical Director, NFB Montréal appeared first on ardee XYZ.
Shout out to all of our new followers after a stellar showing for Virtual Reality storytelling at South By South West (SXSW) and the Game Developers Conference (GDC). Rick and Matt talk shop a bit and address some of the big announcements and trending topics coming out of these very… Continue reading The post Rick and Matt talk SXSW and GDC appeared first on ardee XYZ.
Robert is a seasoned software developer, game designer & adjunct college professor who has been designing and developing for just over three decades. He has been an educator since the late 1990’s and his fun but direct approach to everything he does is both efficient and effective. Robert has just… Continue reading The post Robert French, Indie Game Developer and Teacher appeared first on ardee XYZ.
Sean Stephens’ experience in live event lighting as well as an active curiosity in all things 3D, make him a valuable resource and fascinating guest for the Animator’s Guide to Virtual Reality. You’ll never think about lighting animation the old way again! Sean Stephens Growing up in Windsor Ontario, Sean… Continue reading The post Sean Stephens, Theatrical and Live Event Lighting Designer appeared first on ardee XYZ.
Vincent McCurley is a Developer / Creative Technologist at the National Film Board of Canada’s Digital Studio with over 15 years experience designing and developing multi-platform interactive projects. Playing a malleable role at the NFB, Vincent often switches between technical director, information architect, UX designer, and programmer to help filmmakers… Continue reading The post Vincent McCurley, NFB Creative Technologist appeared first on ardee XYZ.
Gerry was trained as a classical animator at Sheridan College. He worked on The Raccoons television series as well as the For Better or Worse Christmas special and The Bestest Present and Babar & Father Christmas. From there, he went on to establish the Animation program at Algonquin College which… Continue reading The post Gerry Paquette, Algonquin College Animation and Games Instructor appeared first on ardee XYZ.