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SHAPESHIFTER

CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT

CREATIVE DIRECTOR • NARRATIVE DESIGNER

Currently leading creative direction and narrative design for  "Shapeshifter" (working title), a location-based VR installation enabling the audience explore aspects of the natural world that are normally hidden to the human eye. Using live motion capture within an interactive digital environment, this experience seamlessly blends storytelling and free-play.

 

Development process includes working with leading motion capture actor and co-creative director Maggie Bain, to develop advanced emotional expression mocap techniques for deeper audience engagement. 

 

The next project stage involves partnering with ecological organisations to create interactive environments based on hidden elements of the natural world. 

WORK

  • Developing original story & script 

  • Overseeing asset creation & model development

  • Leading & scheduling two R&D test phases in mocap studio

  • Raised funds & obtained partnerships

  • Collaborating with scientists to meet educational objectives 

YEAR

2022 - Present

FORM

Immersive concert with storytelling, sound design, orchestra and video projection. 

TEAM

Co-creative Director: Maggie Bain.

Art Director:  Freyja Sewell 

Technical Director: David Gochfeld

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Currently in development supported by the BFI, XR Stories, Screen Industries Growth Network, and Arts Council England. 

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