Exploring the evolution of immersive performance with the creators of UNCANNY ALLEY: A NEW DAY (part 3)

Did you think we would stop at two? Think again! Because the interview with Ferryman Collective at Venice Immersive 2024 deserved a third (but final) part! Together, let's delve into the last three main challenges faced by those working in live immersive performances: intimacy in the context of scaling, the love/hate relationship with artificial intelligence, […]

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Editorial⎪In the midst of advanced XR technologies, old-school tech interactives can still pack a punch

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