Published
15th December 2023
Creative Production Innovators
Rounding off the year and heading into the festive season with our next teaser film – and what better way than by bringing you a glimpse of the magical, fantastical and downright exceptional innovation and vision of some of the UK’s creative production innovators.
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The companies spotlit in this film, and who will be profiled in the UKII Intelligence Report 2024, are listed below in order of appearance. And special thanks to the UK innovation team at Epic Games for co-curating this film with us!
Click here to find out more about the We Are Incandescent task force, and to nominate other exceptional UK companies for inclusion in the UKII report.
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StoryFutures & StoryFutures Academy
UK’s National Centre for Immersive Storytelling, placing innovative storytelling at the heart of next generation immersive technologies and experiences.
https://www.storyfutures.com/
MOVE
The next generation of performance capture and animation which turns 2D video into 3D motion data using proprietary technology, applying AI, computer vision, biomechanics and physics.
https://www.move.ai
Visualskies
Cutting-edge 3D capture and content creation that is shaping the future of volumetric media
visualskies.com
PRELOADED
BAFTA-winning immersive games studio using emerging technologies to create playful, purposeful experiences for global partners. Featured – ‘Wonders: Pyramids of Giza’, built in UEFN.
https://preloaded.com/
Random42
Exceptional 3D medical animations made through collaboration between PhD-qualified scientists and talent from the film industry.
https://random42.com/
The Curious Magic of Peter Woodbridge
Leading innovation in immersive experiences, 3D software development, mixed reality, interactive installations and virtual production.
Innovation Manager at the Mediacity Innovation Hub.
https://www.curiousmagic.co.uk/
https://www.mediacityuk.co.uk/innovation/
Atlantic Productions
BAFTA and Emmy award-winning production company whose films and immersive experiences have been seen in over 150 countries. Featured – Galapagos with David Attenborough, an epic three-part VR experience.
https://atlanticproductions.tv/
Scenegraph Studios
Creative development experts offering ‘XR as a Service’ to revolutionise the way people experience digital content through creating immersive and impactful experiences. Featured – SpiritVR for mental health.
https://www.scenegraphstudios.com/
Ultraleap
Digital worlds that feel human: world-leading hand tracking and haptics to power intuitive, touchless gesture control for virtual experiences and real-world interfaces.
https://www.ultraleap.com/
Valkyrie Industries
Groundbreaking electric muscle stimulation (EMS) wearable tech for virtual workouts, training and rehabilitation. Featuring – first commercial product, the EIR armbands.
www.valkyrie-vr.com
Film creation by Concept 80 : concept80.com