“Visceral Cinema: VR and Physical Interaction” Workshop

The workshop will focus on the use of VR system and physical interaction in future cinema, video game and virtual world production. Specifically participants will learn to use Unity, Oculus Rift VR system and Leapmotion controller in authoring cinematic scenarios, exploring various forms of cinematic viscerality as enabled with these newly available technologies.

Instructor: Ip Yuk-yiu

Eligibility:
Basic knowledge in computer, experienced in Multi-media software and VR system will be advantage

Application Method:
Send the filled application form to email: nng@hkac.org.hk

Deadline:2/3/2015 (Mon)
Successful applicants will be notified individually by mid March.

21/3-22/3 (Sat, Sun) | 2pm - 6pm | McAulay Studio | Free Admission, Conducted in Cantonese

Instructor

Ip Yuk-yiu

Ip is an experimental filmmaker, media artist, art educator and independent curator. His works, ranging from experimental films to live video performances and media installations, have been showcased extensively at international festivals including European Media Art Festival, New York Film Festival, the Image Festival, VideoBrasil, Hong Kong International Film Festival and Yamagato International Documentary Film Festival. He is the founder of the art.ware project, an independent curatorial initiative focusing on the promotion of new media art in Hong Kong. IP has lectured extensively on film, video and media art. Currently he is Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong where his recent works explore real-time and computational forms of cinema.