Friday, 7 December 2007
"Interactive Technology" Lecture
Today I gave what has become an annual lecture at Scarborough Campus of the University of Hull. It is part of the Interactive Technology course and involves looking at some of the real-world applications of this technology that I have been involved with.
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
'Me, Myself and MRI' kicks off!
The 'Me, Myself and MRI' project kicked off today with the introductory lecture at Archbishops Holgate School in York. Myself, Kirsty and Damian from Geodesic Arts presented a pack hour long session covering everything from basic magnetics to Da Vinci, the Nobel Prize to artistic installations.
The main project kicks off next year. You can find out more details on the Geodesic Arts website at: http://www.geodesicarts.org.uk/
The main project kicks off next year. You can find out more details on the Geodesic Arts website at: http://www.geodesicarts.org.uk/
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Work with NYBEP
Apollo tries to work closely with education providers and trainers to help young people who might want to work in the Creative Industries. This includes providing work placements, year in industry opportunities and supporting other learning initiatives.
Today I was working with Jacki Dealtry from NYBEP, who is working with interactive sound and light equipment. She uses this as part of NYBEP's work to engage young people with science and technology as part of the STEM programme.
Today I was working with Jacki Dealtry from NYBEP, who is working with interactive sound and light equipment. She uses this as part of NYBEP's work to engage young people with science and technology as part of the STEM programme.
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
Sensory Room at York University
Apollo is working with the Department to upgrade the room and provide training to staff on the use of this flexible resource.
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Gordon Parry Update
I visited the Gordon Parry Centre today to provide a software update to the Apollo Controller installed in the room. It also gave me the opportunity to provide some basic training to the staff at the Centre.
The gradual development of this space has allowed the staff to get use to each element, before adding another to the space.
The gradual development of this space has allowed the staff to get use to each element, before adding another to the space.
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
New Apollo Creative blog
Creative Director Mark Hildred today launched a new blog to keep everyone up-to-date with work on Apollo Creative's exciting range of projects.
A blog is rather like an online diary, written more informally than a standard webpage. It features photos, videos, music and text. The Apollo blog will mainly track work on projects and consultancy work undertaken by the company.
"This blog provides us with a way of sharing some of the exciting work we are undertaking with a wide range of clients", said Mark Hildred."The structure of the blog means that visitors can keep up to date with work as it progresses, rather than awaiting completion. It also helps to hilight the wide range of services we can offer outside of our core product line."
You can visit the blog at: http://apollocreative.blogspot.com
A blog is rather like an online diary, written more informally than a standard webpage. It features photos, videos, music and text. The Apollo blog will mainly track work on projects and consultancy work undertaken by the company.
"This blog provides us with a way of sharing some of the exciting work we are undertaking with a wide range of clients", said Mark Hildred."The structure of the blog means that visitors can keep up to date with work as it progresses, rather than awaiting completion. It also helps to hilight the wide range of services we can offer outside of our core product line."
You can visit the blog at: http://apollocreative.blogspot.com
Monday, 22 October 2007
Fountaineers Workshop
Last Monday and Tuesday (15th & 16th October) I spent all day at Luckwell Primary School in Bristol as part of the Futurelab Fountaineers Project.
I was invited by Futurelab to follow up sessions I carried out earlier in the year, where I worked with the children on their design for an interactive fountain. As the projects 'fountain expert' I've been answering questions and help the children shape the ideas for what the fountain might look like, where it will be sighted and what it will do.
The fountain is now under construction by a local firm in Bristol and is due to go into the school during December. Since my last visit in the Summer term, the fountain has changed design and position. There has also been a long break for the Summer holidays and the beginning of the new school year.
This visit formed part of the schools 'Talk' week, with the emphasis being on reminding the children about the fountain and getting them engaged with the project. Other experts from Futurelab came into the school to cover maintenance and programming of the fountain witgh the older years. My work was with years 2,3,4 and 5, running a basic refresher course and getting some actual water jets running again.
I used a beta test version of the new Apollo Controller software, to link a number of pressure pads and sensors to a couple of water jets (via a DMX dimmer pack). By programming various scenarios into the Apollo, I was able to demonstrate the various behaviours the fountain might have. Specifically ACT, REACT and INTERACT.
The workshops went well and we all seemed to have a good time. My thanks go to Rose who helped me with all the sessions.
I was invited by Futurelab to follow up sessions I carried out earlier in the year, where I worked with the children on their design for an interactive fountain. As the projects 'fountain expert' I've been answering questions and help the children shape the ideas for what the fountain might look like, where it will be sighted and what it will do.
The fountain is now under construction by a local firm in Bristol and is due to go into the school during December. Since my last visit in the Summer term, the fountain has changed design and position. There has also been a long break for the Summer holidays and the beginning of the new school year.This visit formed part of the schools 'Talk' week, with the emphasis being on reminding the children about the fountain and getting them engaged with the project. Other experts from Futurelab came into the school to cover maintenance and programming of the fountain witgh the older years. My work was with years 2,3,4 and 5, running a basic refresher course and getting some actual water jets running again.
I used a beta test version of the new Apollo Controller software, to link a number of pressure pads and sensors to a couple of water jets (via a DMX dimmer pack). By programming various scenarios into the Apollo, I was able to demonstrate the various behaviours the fountain might have. Specifically ACT, REACT and INTERACT. The workshops went well and we all seemed to have a good time. My thanks go to Rose who helped me with all the sessions.
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