SuperSphere VR

16/07/2024

Almost a year ago, I started researching current cloud production technologies. After time and testing, it was clear that Advanced Systems Group and their cloud team was in a leadership position. At the same time, Dave and I had been chatting, and he was impressed with ArkRunr and its capabilities.

Fast forward several months, and we announced SuperSphere's new strategic relationship with ASG, around ArkRunr.

Now, the next logical step of an overall evolution in production - the Virtual Truck™ and VPCR™. The Virtual Truck has similar capabilities to a 53' loaded with gear, and it is the rare combination in many cases of better, faster, and cheaper. (and notice on the web page the upcoming ArkRunr trailer!) Physical trucks will be around for a while. But, the times when they are necessary will become less frequent.

But even with a Virtual Truck, cameras and gear are still required at location! Enter Mike Nichols and the team at Surella, who have configured bicoastal vehicles explicitly designed to plug-and-play with Virtual Trucks.

Cloud production / software-defined worfklows are a massive evolution in live production and sets. And this technology will also open up this world to a *huge* amount of creators producing advanced shows, who can't get through the inherent gatekeeping that exists when hiring an OB vehicle.

Throughout my career, I've been drawn like a magnet to the "next thing." This feels like a big one, and I'm excited to be a part of it with Dave, Claudia, and the team at ASG.

Emeryville, Calif., July 16, 2024 – Advanced Systems Group LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, has launched a new solution in cloud-based remote production – Virtual Truck™. ASG’s first Virtual Truck is ready for live sports, music, corporate...

28/05/2024

INCLUSIVE AI:

TL;DR - If you are working in AI, please read this page, and download the DOVE AI PLAYBOOK - link in the first comment. It's the best writing I've seen to date on the topic of human-focused and inclusive AI prompting, with clear steps on how to think about your prompts in a coherent and thoughtful method.

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By 2026, industry folks are predicting that roughly 90% of all online imagery with humans in it will be AI-generated. (side note: the modeling industry is about to vanish. honestly, good riddance.) As such, dealing with the complex web of humanity and inclusion in digital imagery is incredibly important

When generating AI-driven human imagery, unless qualifiers are added, every system's default is a conventionally attractive, young, thin, white person. That must be addressed regularly and constantly, with clear intent on the part of prompt writers.

DOVE has created a very well thought-out initiative in how to deal with AI mindfully, with inclusion and cohesion of the entire human tapestry in mind.

Dove is fighting racial and social injustice through the CROWN Act, the CROWN Fund and additional initiatives.

12/06/2022

There’s still time to get in Horizon Worlds and catch hip-hop’s hottest names throwing down at HOT 97 's always epic . Get in here now https://zcu.io/ylxa

11/06/2022

Tomorrow, HOT 97 brings the to Horizon Worlds! Grab your friends and experience front row seats to the hottest concert on the planet in VR https://zcu.io/qA43

08/06/2022

Can’t make the most🔥hip-hop concert in the world in person? Now you can in VR. Catch the HOT 97 headliners throwing down live in Horizon Worlds https://zcu.io/8ZLl

13/02/2022

⏰ TONIGHT, when the game ends the party starts. Watch rock out in Horizon Venues, produced by yours truly https://zcu.io/eVk0

08/02/2022

Sunday history will be made with one of the largest immersive broadcasts in history. Foo Fighters with Meta Quest, simultaneously in 2D and VR, and we had the honor of producing it from start to finish zcu.io/cCIz

Supersphere teams up with the Foo Fighters and Horizon Venues for an immersive concert on one of broadcast's biggest nights.

26/01/2022

It’s the future of the NBA, today. Watch some of the country’s nastiest dunkers go head-to-head at the Overtime Elite Slam Dunk Show. The action starts 4PM ET / 7PM PT in Oculus https://zcu.io/gvkV

25/01/2022

Tomorrow, watch some of the best high school players in the country throw down at the Overtime Elite Slam Dunk Show, only in Oculus. Sign-up now! https://zcu.io/eMHJ

31/12/2021

TONIGHT: The Chainsmokers return for the livestream concert you need to kick off 2022. Pop the champagne and be in Oculus starting at 7PM Pacific with replays at 9PM and 11PM https://zcu.io/wS1x

30/12/2021

We got the New Year’s Eve party you’ve been looking for - grab your headset and your friends and join The Chainsmokers for a rare New Year’s Eve livestream concert in Oculus https://zcu.io/Pcm2

27/12/2021

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Chainsmokers return to the spotlight for a rare New Year’s Eve livestream concert in Oculus that will kick off 2022 on a positive note. Sign up now https://zcu.io/uEap

26/12/2021

TONIGHT: Young Thug pushes the limits of our ArcRunner tech with a show in Oculus that blurs the lines between digital and physical concerts. Be there https://zcu.io/X5pH

25/12/2021

The true spirit of Christmas is watching Young Thug perform in complete with a giant digital spider. Tune in tomorrow, sign-up today https://zcu.io/tF1R

17/12/2021

If you dig Young Thug, and giant digital spiders, we’ve got a holiday present just for you. Sign-up now to watch Thugger’s special immersive performance in Oculus on 12/26 https://zcu.io/2m4z

30/11/2021

TODAY @ 3PM EST: Come listen to Steve Aoki spin remixes of Sonic The Hedgehog tunes from the 16-bit SEGA Genesis era to today inside an immersive Sonic Universe https://zcu.io/sIvp

24/11/2021

To celebrate 30 years of Sonic The Hedgehog, Sega’s throwing a digital concert featuring Steve Aoki performing inside an immersive Sonic Universe. Join the festivities on 11/30 https://zcu.io/wC18

24/09/2021

TONIGHT - last chance to catch Billie Eilish's headlining set from The Governors Ball Music Festival live, only in Oculus. Show starts at 8:45 PM EST, sign-up now https://zcu.io/KEUf