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TORONTO, CANADA – 21st April 2023 – APG Media, a leading provider of audiovisual solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Humber College to develop and launch a groundbreaking multiplayer, VR, and PC-based virtual production application. This collaborative effort aims to assist with LED stage design and enhance educational experiences for virtual production users.
The newly launched application offers two powerful tools designed to meet the needs of prospective clients and educational institutions:
Educational LED Volume Walk-Through: This feature allows users to experience a virtual LED volume used for virtual production from anywhere in the world. Guided by an AI-generated voice, users can explore key components of the volume, including the Brain Bar, Motion Tracking System, LED Wall, LED Tile, and Electrical Distribution. Prospective clients and educational institutions interested in virtual production education are invited to request this free app via the contact page on APG Media's website, enabling students and staff to immerse themselves via a PC or Quest Headset.
Custom VP Volume Design: Prospective clients of APG Media can now visualize a full mock-up of a potential virtual production volume tailored to their space, specifications, and needs. This tool allows clients to view their space via a PC or Quest Headset, providing a comprehensive understanding of their future volume designed by APG Media.
To request a download of the application, please visit the contact page of APG Media's website: www.apgmedia.com
"Our collaboration with Humber College has been very successful," said Tim Hatch, Vice President at APG Media. "Through the development of this innovative application, we aim to empower clients and educators alike with tools that enhance LED stage design and facilitate immersive educational experiences."
The project, titled "Metaverse-Based Virtual Simulations for Virtual Production and Customer Engagement, Education, and Training," was led by researchers Eva Ziemsen, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Fenuta from Humber College, in collaboration with Tim Hatch from APG Media Group. The project's success was made possible by the dedicated efforts of Lead Programmer Aditya Dutta, RA Programmer Ju-Chieh Liao, RA Designer Elijah Alejandro, RA Caitlynn Marshall, and Virtual Production Technology Engineer Adam Hickman at APG Media.
APG Media extends its gratitude to the leadership at Humber Research & Innovation, including Ginger Grant, Ph.D., and Tania Massa, Ph.D., as well as the support from Shyama Patel, PC. This project is supported by Humber Research & Innovation, Humber FAST, and Humber’s Faculty of Media & Creative Arts. Special thanks to Guillermo Acosta, Martine Spinks, and Ahmed Sagarwala for their contributions to the project's success.
For more information about APG Media's innovative virtual production solutions or to learn more about the collaborative project with Humber College, please visit APG Media's website, or watch the video below for a tour of the application.
