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Theater Inter-Action!

Immersive theater

Markerless seamless augmented reality tech such as Sony SmartAR will revolutionize live theater.

Solution

Immersive theater, where live actors interact with cg characters, props and environments is definitely the future, and due to recent advances in augmented reality technology the future is now.

Problem: People don't go to plays due to lack of stunning visuals which they have become accustomed to in film and games.

Solution: Augmented Reality, the marriage of the physical and virtual worlds, is finally coming into it's own with amazing new technologies such as:

Sony smartAR video: (minutes 4:00 to 5:30 especially interesting)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkMboeHJQoY&feature=player_embedded

Audience members can use their smartphones or Ipads to view AR theater, but ideally they'd be provided with the upcoming Google AR glasses:

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/119375-android-powered-google-glasses-the-augmented-reality-hud-dream-is-coming

Value is in giving audience a unique interactive experience they can't get anywhere else.

Marketing and Publicity:

AR billboards throughout the city will give people a sample of AR theater.

Aurasma AR billboards:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iagqHdmIpC8

Comments

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Great start!

Hi tobiasvon, your approach sounds very good to me. However I'm curious how all these devices will be implemented. Can you give us more precise examples?

tobiasvonowner

Britta

over 8 years ago

hi. yes, i will develop this concept further.

Alexandru Coman

over 8 years ago

Your concept sounds and looks incredible. Thanks for putting the link :) The idea with the augmented reality it's really great. Indeed the audience will have a unique experience and I like that everything it's very interactive. The only thing I am afraid it's the budget. It should be possible to implement your idea with a relatively modest budget. Otherwise awesome idea and I want to see more. Good luck Tobias! :)

tobiasvonowner

thnx

Hi tobiasvon

I think that your idea works perfect for young people. I wonder why such a thater does not exist yet.

Good luck

tobiasvonowner

it's coming..

well loved the idea expeially the outdoor promotion that is more suitable to the budget .... as Alexandru said I'm really afraid of the costs to the AR but all afford of this one ;-))

Michael Riener

joanaf

over 8 years ago

I also had this idea and agree with you.

tobiasvonowner

joanaf

over 8 years ago

hi. i would argue a high school play with zero budget could implement some level of AR into their production using the free Aurasma app and some After Effects video overlays. As with any production, there is a spectrum from minimal to elaborate depending on the budget. With Aurasma you can use something as simple as text or video overlays. For CG animations, you can find students to create content or hire a VFX house if budget permits. Instead of marketing on billboards if too pricey, Aurasma also works on print advertising. Where there's a will, there's always a way.

Jess

over 8 years ago

Whoa! crazy technology.

silviasim

over 8 years ago

Great idea to attract the target group! 8*

tobiasvonowner

silviasim

over 8 years ago

thanks Silviasim! check back soon for updates.

Great idea!

I have Aurasma and this would be a great application for it... Looking forward to updates!

micky14

over 8 years ago

Really great concept!

dramatic moments !!

Hi tobiasvon. I thought of this myself when I saw new AR commercial products. They will change our future, and the theater itself for shore. I guess AR theater is in development already. Good idea to bring it together.

Britta

over 8 years ago

I really like your idea, unfortunaltely your didn't show how it works in detail. That's a pitty!

tobiasvonowner

Britta

over 8 years ago

yeah, unfortunately, i was unable to properly present this one.