Rob Ogden of Madison Wells Media
Rob Ogden, EVP of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development at Madison Wells Media discusses the emerging VR entertainment market. Rob discusses MWM’s work through its VR division, Reality One, with Wevr and Director Jon Favreau to produce Gnomes & Goblins, MWM’s work with Sony Pictures in creating the Passengers VR Experience, based on the movie Passengers, and offers insights into the future growth and monetization opportunities of VR in the entertainment industry.
Rob Ogden, EVP of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development at Madison Wells Media discusses the emerging VR entertainment market. Rob discusses MWM’s work through its VR division, Reality One, with Wevr and Director Jon Favreau to produce Gnomes & Goblins, MWM’s work with Sony Pictures in creating the Passengers VR Experience, based on the movie Passengers, and offers insights into the future growth and monetization opportunities of VR in the entertainment industry. Rob Ogden’s contact information on Twitter: @robogden365 and Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/robogden and Madison Wells Media http://www.madisonwellsmedia.com/ .
Madison Wells Media Summary:
Madison Wells Media was recognized as a Fast Company Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2017 for fusing movies with VR.
Madison Wells Media is an L.A.-based company that produces film, television, live theater, and VR experiences. The company's mission is to cross-pollinate properties across its various divisions as a way of growing brands and intellectual property in a way that is more enriching than simply pumping out sequels. Through its partnership with the VR company Wevr, MWM's first VR experience (produced through its VR division, Reality One) was Gnomes & Goblins directed by Jon Favreau. A preview of the room-scale VR experience launched in September 2016 for use with the HTV Vive VR headset.
MWM formed an exclusive partnership with Sony Pictures to create original, stand-alone VR experiences related to specific Sony titles, the first of which was Passengers. Unlike typical VR projects created by studios, Sony and MWM work to create experiences that can creatively stand alone and are not simply promotional offshoots of films. Through investments in Atom Tickets, The Void, Fandor, and STX Entertainment, MWM is creatively combining content and technology and finding new ways to use an independent platform to create large-scale entertainment that has a bespoke, artist-driven feel.
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Connect with Rob Ogden:
- Twitter - @robogden365
- LinkedIn - Rob Ogden on LinkedIn
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Jeanne Kelly of A+E Networks and TechLab
Jeanne Kelly, the Director of Product Design and Experience at A+E Networks and TechLab in New York City joins Nathan to talk about how A+E is approaching VR & AR content.
Jeanne also shares her thoughts on some of the current challenges the industry faces as it continues to work on get more users to adopt the platform and much more.
Jeanne Kelly, the Director of Product Design and Experience at A+E Networks and TechLab in New York City joins Nathan to talk about how A+E is approaching VR & AR content.
Jeanne also shares her thoughts on some of the current challenges the industry faces as it continues to work on get more users to adopt the platform and much more.
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- Jeanne Kelly email - jeanne.kelly@aenetworks.com
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Amit Chetal of Cisco
This week Amit Chetal of Cisco joins Nathan to talk about the importance of data gathering in the world of VR & AR as society looks to continue using technology in a variety of ways to help optimize a wide variety of industries.
This week Amit Chetal of Cisco joins Nathan to talk about the importance of data gathering in the world of VR & AR as society looks to continue using technology in a variety of ways to help optimize a wide variety of industries.
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Connect with Amit Chetal:
- LinkedIn - Amit Chetal on LinkedIn
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Steven Bambury of JESS Dubai and VirtualiTeach
This week Kevin talks with Steven Bambury who is the Head of Digital Learning and Innovation across the JESS Dubai schools in Dubai.
Steven shares all sorts of experiences as he has helped to introduce students to a variety of forms of virtual and augmented reality devices and software including Google Tilt Brush and the HTC Vive.
This week Kevin talks with Steven Bambury who is the Head of Digital Learning and Innovation across the JESS Dubai schools in Dubai.
Steven shares all sorts of experiences as he has helped to introduce students to a variety of forms of virtual and augmented reality devices and software including Google Tilt Brush and the HTC Vive.
See more about his work at the JESS Dubai Schools at www.jessdigital.com/single-post/2017/05/21/HTC-Vive-Trials-at-JESS-Dubai.
He also has his own website called VirtualiTeach which you can find at VirtualiTeach.com and see a variety of different videos and blog posts while also being able to find out when he is hosting EDU Panel Discussions inside VR using the Engage platform.
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Connect with Steven Bambury and JESS Dubai:
- Website - jess.sch.ae
- Website - VirtualiTeach.com
- Twitter - @VirtualiTeach
- Twitter - @steve_bambury
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Kevin Harvell is a professional podcaster with over 300+ episodes of hosting, co-hosting and producing experience with a primary focus on consumer technology. Current shows Kevin is involved in either by hosting and/or producing include, the Tech Informist and the Who's Who in St. Lou Show. Kevin also loves spreading his passion for podcasting with others via speaking engagements at technology conferences and helping others launch their own podcasts.
State of the VR/AR Association with Nathan Pettyjohn
It is hard to believe but it has been over a year since the VRAR Association founder Nathan Pettyjohn has joined us on the Everything VR & AR Podcast, so we thought it would be a good time to catch up on what all has been going on with the VRARA along with getting Nathan's thoughts on how the industry has grown over the last 12+ months.
We also discuss what are some of the new goings on at his company, Aisle411.
It is hard to believe but it has been over a year since the VRAR Association founder Nathan Pettyjohn has joined us on the Everything VR & AR Podcast, so we thought it would be a good time to catch up on what all has been going on with the VRARA along with getting Nathan's thoughts on how the industry has grown over the last 12+ months.
We also discuss what are some of the new goings on at his company, Aisle411.
Now is a fantastic time to get involved in the Association and take advantage of this growing industry movement as members continue working together to help all ships rise with the proverbial tide. Simply visit thevrara.com to get started.
Have a listen and let us know what you think about this episode by sending us an email to podcast@thevrara.com.
Connect with the VR/AR Association:
- Website - thevrara.com
- Facebook - Facebook.com/vrarassociation
- Twitter - @thevrara
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Kevin Harvell is a professional podcaster with over 300+ episodes of hosting, co-hosting and producing experience with a primary focus on consumer technology. Current shows Kevin is involved in either by hosting and/or producing include, the Tech Informist and the Who's Who in St. Lou Show. Kevin also loves spreading his passion for podcasting with others via speaking engagements at technology conferences and helping others launch their own podcasts.
Yulio founder Rob Kendal
This week, Yulio Founder, CEO and Managing Director Rob Kandel joins Kevin to talk about how Toronto based Yulio helps turn 3D content into immersive experiences.
We also discuss what Rob's first VR experience was like along with how he feels that Yulio stands out from others in the space.
Also, make sure to check out the Yulio blog as there is a lot of great posts from the company there, many of which have come from client feedback and perspectives.
Let us know what you think about this episode by sending us an email to podcast@thevrara.com.
This week, Yulio Founder, CEO and Managing Director Rob Kandel joins Kevin to talk about how Toronto based Yulio helps turn 3D content into immersive experiences.
We also discuss what Rob's first VR experience was like along with how he feels that Yulio stands out from others in the space.
Also, make sure to check out the Yulio blog as there is a lot of great posts from the company there, many of which have come from client feedback and perspectives.
Let us know what you think about this episode by sending us an email to podcast@thevrara.com.
Connect with Yulio:
- Website - Yulio.com
- Blog - Yulio Blog
- Facebook - Facebook.com/yulioVR
- Twitter - @yulioVR
- Instagram - @yulioVR
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Kevin Harvell is a professional podcaster with over 300+ episodes of hosting, co-hosting and producing experience with a primary focus on consumer technology. Current shows Kevin is involved in either by hosting and/or producing include, the Tech Informist and the Who's Who in St. Lou Show. Kevin also loves spreading his passion for podcasting with others via speaking engagements at technology conferences and helping others launch their own podcasts.
Nick Alcid of Escape to Virtual Reality
Sometimes we use technology and our devices to escape from the day to day stress of the world we live in. Our guest this week, Nick Alcid, has started a company called Escape to Virtual Reality that offers people a chance to do just that without needing to spend hundreds of dollars on equipment.
Sometimes we use technology and our devices to escape from the day to day stress of the world we live in. Our guest this week, Nick Alcid, has started a company called Escape to Virtual Reality that offers people a chance to do just that without needing to spend hundreds of dollars on equipment.
Based in Los Angeles California, Escape to Virtual Reality gives visitors a chance to have some fun with family and friends in a virtual reality environment in which they can play a variety of games.
Have a listen to learn more about this company, what they hope to do within the community and also how you can save some money on this experience when you stop in next time you are in the LA area.
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Connect with Nick Alcid:
- Website - EscapeToVirtualReality.com
- Twitter - @Escape2VR
- Facebook - Facebook.com/escape2vr
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Kevin Harvell is a professional podcaster with over 300+ episodes of hosting, co-hosting and producing experience with a primary focus on consumer technology. Current shows Kevin is involved in either by hosting and/or producing include, the Tech Informist and the Who's Who in St. Lou Show. Kevin also loves spreading his passion for podcasting with others via speaking engagements at technology conferences and helping others launch their own podcasts.
Takeleap founder Salman Yusuf
Learn more about the VR/AR scene in Dubai from Salman Yusuf who is the Founder & Managing Director of a company named Takeleap which has been in business since 2013 providing clients a wide range of services to help bring their businesses into the VR/AR age.
Hear Salman talk about his responsibilities as Managing Director along with why he feels Dubai is poised to be one of the big players in the industry.
Learn more about the VR/AR scene in Dubai from Salman Yusuf who is the Founder & Managing Director of a company named Takeleap which has been in business since 2013 providing clients a wide range of services to help bring their businesses into the VR/AR age.
Hear Salman talk about his responsibilities as Managing Director along with why he feels Dubai is poised to be one of the big players in the industry.
Salman Yusuf was also named as one of the Top 100 Influential People in Dubai by Arabian Business and Takeleap was named a Top 50 UAE Startup by Forbes Middle East.
Let us know what you think about this episode by sending us an email to podcast@thevrara.com.
Connect with Salman Yusuf:
- Website - Takeleap.com
- Twitter - @TakeleapDxb
- LinkedIn - Salman Yusuf on LinkedIn
- Twitter - @salmanyusuf
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Kevin Harvell is a professional podcaster with over 300+ episodes of hosting, co-hosting and producing experience with a primary focus on consumer technology. Current shows Kevin is involved in either by hosting and/or producing include, the Tech Informist and the Who's Who in St. Lou Show. Kevin also loves spreading his passion for podcasting with others via speaking engagements at technology conferences and helping others launch their own podcasts.