First seen at the latest Venice Immersive, THE TIME BEFORE by filmmaker and animator Leo Metcalf is a deeply moving story told from a child’s perspective. Combining poetic storytelling with carefully crafted interactive design, the work explores memory, consciousness, and the fragility of perception through a hybrid of 2D animation, 360° video, and real-time interaction. We spoke with Leo and interactive designer Michael Golembewski about the project’s long creative journey, the relationship between animation and interactivity, and the emotional terrain that inspired it. A Journey Across Mediums Leo Metcalf: After…
Decoding XR: Leo Metcalf, and Michael Golembewski (THE TIME BEFORE)
