Conventional filmmaking is, for good reason, currently at a standstill. But the situation is not as dire for the production of digital formats such as games and virtual and augmented reality. Regional German media funder FFF Bayern is expanding its portfolio and is now funding new projects for XR applications so that the creative potential of the film and media industry as well as media art can develop further in this area and creative people can be financially supported. Extended Reality (XR) refers to immersive content for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and immersive sound projects.
Bavaria’s digital minister Judith Gerlach: “As a new visualization and cross-sectional technology, XR offers a wide range of applications from research and development, planning and construction, architecture, healthcare, industry, education and training to games, entertainment and media art. Continue reading "Now for the Future: Funding for Extended..." »
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