Driving down to Pittsburgh tomorrow morning for one of my favorite events of the year, the Building Virtual Worlds show at CMU. It was at this event many years ago, that I first saw the work CMU was doing with audience interactive technologies which led directly to the first in-cinema work that I did at the Brand Experience Lab. Every time I've attended this event and visited the ETC, I've been inspired by what I see and by the energy and passion that the students have for the work that they're doing. Can't wait to be inspired by what I see there this year! I'll be taking lots of pictures and shooting a bunch of video, so check back later in the week for highlights from the show.
On Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Purnell Center's Chosky Theater, we at the Entertainment Technology Center will present the annual Building Virtual Worlds Show. From virtual reality to audience interaction and everything imaginable in between, this live showcase of the most impressive student work from the semester is truly a must-see event!Over the course of this semester, BVW students are collaborating in four-person interdisciplinary teams to create a series of virtual worlds, each of which must be completed within a one to three week time period. We look forward to sharing a variety of these worlds with you.