Goldberg's Dream GOLDBERGS DREAM: From Plato’s Cave to an Immersive Concert Experience - Goldberg’s Dream is an extended reality concert that reimagines Bach’s "Goldberg Variations" through AI, spatial audio, robotics, and projection mapping—pushing the boundaries of classical performance. XR director Jana Günther and animation director Moritz Mayerhofer will present the key creative and technical processes. They will explore the challenges and innovations behind the project—including advancements in robotics and spatial audio, as well as the creation of 82 minutes of computer-generated animation.
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How animation is shaping the future of immersive live entertainment - With immersive venues being built around the world and audiences hungry for collective real live experiences, the live entertainment scene has developed an increased hunger for animated content to enhance performances around the world. In his talk, Ilija Brunck (Woodblock) explores high impact performances, technical challenges and future possibilities for the use of animation in the field of immersive live entertainment.