Creative Cities Showcase

Their innovative use of technologies like motion capture and real-time character animation, showcases the region’s excellence in high-end digital creation.

Play XD is an independent game studio and software developer, partnered with Meta to deliver their new Mixed Reality project, Primal Rumble®.

Creating advanced spatial audio plug-ins for dynamic 3D sound manipulation within game engines.

Delivering shared location-based AR experiences through sophisticated WebXR technology with no apps required.

XR-as-a-Service development company making virtual reality accessible and impactful.

Test and experience language translation earbuds – explore real-time language translation capabilities that are being developed for gaming

AI-powered tools making immersive content creation accessible to educators and businesses.

Creating beloved stories with adaptive audio and vision technology for inclusive immersive experiences.

This 5G-powered interactive music quiz connects Salford and Dundee in real time, showcasing innovation in networked entertainment.

This showcase is among MITIH’s transformative initiatives, merging heritage with digital innovation and showcasing Greater Manchester’s unique approach to cultural preservation.

Realtime specialise in cinematics and trailers for Video Games, VFX for Episodic TV, and 360-degree car configurators and marketing visuals for automotive clients.

Crafting new dimensions in sports broadcasting through spatial technology.

Cultural Accelerator is an innovative creative engagement programme uniting artists with private sector partners to unlock the transformative potential of collaboration, supporting both artistic and economic growth.

A Collaboration that blends the realms of dance theatre, audio-visual performance, and electronic music.

This project explores how Minecraft ‘modding’ can be used in youth and community work to engage with local environment and green spaces.

An intriguing, ever evolving installation – a kaleidoscopic experience of awe through animated light, colour and sound.

Described as “delicious… tactile and ultra dreamy”, the charismatic vocalist, composer and producer is increasingly known for her chameleon-like yet distinct sound, ranging from sultry seduction, to hard-hitting dancefloor ballad.

Camera placement is crucial in visual media and at BBC R&D, we’re exploring Novel View Synthesis to move cameras after filming.