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Immersive Storytelling – Photogrammetry & Augmented Reality
February 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am - February 16, 2020 @ 3:00 pm EST
From augmented, mixed and virtual reality, to 3D storytelling, immersive technologies provide new opportunities for journalists to broaden their stories and engage readers. While these technologies have been deployed in museum spaces, game design, and architecture/planning, journalism has been slow to move beyond 360-degree video and basic implementations of augmented reality. When outlets such as the Washington Post and The New York Times experiment with these technologies, they have been met with excitement and adoption. Some examples include Ashley Graham Unfiltered, See How the World’s Most Polluted Air Compares With Your City’s, and the Economist’s Snapchat Lenses on future food.
Join Ziv Schneider, Creative Technologist at the Brown Institute, for a two-day weekend to learn about and employ photogrammetry and augmented reality in a storytelling capacity. In the workshop, students will be introduced to the techniques, affordances, and promise of immersive technologies, and will leave with a working prototype on their personal smartphone/tablet. No prior experience is required.
The workshop will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 15-16, from 11AM – 3PM. You must be able to attend both days in order to apply.
On Saturday, participants will learn about 3D capture, using smartphones to create 3D models for immersive visual experiences. Students will be introduced to basic terminology and will get an up-to-date view into the tools and technologies currently available. On Sunday, students will take 3D assets developed on day 1 and put them to use, creating custom augmented reality experiences.
Sign up at brwn.co/photo-ar. If you have any questions, contact Ziv Schneider at zs2460@columbia.edu.