Augmented Reality Is Here

Augmented reality is a world where data overlays the real world. One of my very early posts features Kevin Kelly talking about the transition from Web 2.0 (where we are now) to the semantic web (where augmented reality is well and truly with us). The release of iPhone 3GS is moving us one step closer to that vision of a connected, interactive real world.

An augmented reality iPhone application appeared in the apps store yesterday. It works using the iPhone’s video camera, GPS and compass. If you happen to be in Paris, you can hold the iPhone up and data on your phone tells you where the closest Met station is.

Re-enacting an unusual scenario

For the last couple of months, with the assistance of Screen Australia, KCDC has been working with Chilling Pictures and Circul8 developing a project that broaches the topic of dealing with the possessions of somebody who’s died. Based on the practical how-to book by Diana Todd-Banks, Wrapping It Up – The Ultimate Guide, we’re bringing to light a subject area that’s normally spoken about only in private, when it’s forced upon us.

Photo – Della Churcill directs Monette Lee and Sean Dennehy in a short re-enactment where grown-up siblings discover some unknown truths about their recently deceased mother.

SPAA Now Media Forum

Next week I’ll be talking about KCDC’s cross-platform projects in front of and with my peers. The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) is conducting a series of one-day seminars in the east coast cities of Australia, aiming to ignite producers of traditional media into taking their properties across platforms. The Brisbane seminar will be held at QUT on Friday May 1. Full details here.

Bridging the digital generation gap

I’ve been intrigued reading about the growing number of older people online. With the prospect of a dramatically ageing population looking us squarely in the eye, it’s exciting to think about ways we can engage an older audience.

SPAA in a post

Last week I attended my first SPAA conference. I went with Louise Alston, director of upcoming feature film Jucy (that I’m producing). We stayed at the OTT Palazzo Versace and crammed in as many meetings and sessions as we could.

Dojo Monkey – a multiplatform kids experience

Today I spent some time with Dale Rankine brainstorming ways we could evolve the delightful Dojo Monkey into a multiplatform experience for kids.

KCDC gets an online facelift

It’s great to launch my company’s website today. Many thanks Grace!

Charades takes a breath

Charades, an original concept multiplatform comedy series I dreamed up, attracted some funding from Screen Australia in their Cross-Platform Development round this week.

The series takes a black comic look at the gentrification of an escort service by its owners: brother/sister team Leeanne and Rod. It’s designed to play out over television and broadband platforms, and is being developed in these early stages by Marissa Cooke and me.