New Media Manitoba

New Media Manitoba, in partnership with DigiBC - The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia, is proud to present "Protopica" by Manuel Sainsily and Will Selviz at Hyper Lite. Originally premiering at this year's Signals Exhibition, the film transports you to a realm where you can envision future possibilities and explore forgotten pasts. By blending state-of-the-art technology with cultural storytelling, the exhibit invites participants to rediscover their roots and reflect on the ever-changing meaning of “home.” This profound connection to ancestral legacy leaves visitors inspired, with a newfound sense of belonging that transcends the boundaries of time and space. You can experience this short film at StudioLab xR as part of Hyper Lite. Special thanks to Signals and Signals XR Lab for helping make this possible! Does this spark your curiosity? 🌟🔥 Save your spot today https://lnkd.in/g4BtPPAk #AI #Winnipeg #Event OpenAI

🔥 HYPER Lite is coming! 🔥 Ever wondered what it feels like to step inside a story or explore a virtual universe? Join HYPER to find out! With amazing speakers covering demos on #AI, #VR, and #InteractiveContent, this is your chance to meet inspiring creators and tech experts from Unity, BSDXR, ZenFri Inc., Project Whitecard and New Media Manitoba! Who’s ready to get HYPER? 🚀 Get your tix here 💡 https://lnkd.in/g4BtPPAk #AI #AR #VR #ImmersiveTech #Winnipeg #Manitoba #Events

🌟 Thrilled to announce that New Media Manitoba produced the winning entry in The VIVE MARS BEST HORROR SHOT at StudioLab xR!🌟 The New Media Manitoba team collaborated with an incredible cast and crew to create the short gothic horror story “The Medic” for this international contest.  Judged by a panel of industry experts, we placed alongside film-makers from China, the Netherlands, and Belgium. This recognition means the world to us, and we’re grateful to HTC VIVE for showcasing our work alongside so many inspiring filmmakers. Huge thanks to everyone who helped bring the story to life. This project demonstrates how the virtual production technology at StudioLab xR can enable storytellers to build worlds and tell bigger stories. Link to film in the comments #VIVEMars #BestHorrorShot #Winners #MSI #SmallRig #DZOFILM #Aximmetry #filmcompetition MarsCamTrack #filmmaking #virtualproduction #unrealengine #icvfx

Join us next Friday for a tour of StudioLab xR! - Have you been curious about seeing NMM's extended reality training centre? - Know someone who may want to explore opportunities with SLxR? - Want to learn more about cutting edge tech and its role in different industries? Register here for this noon-hour session (and maybe explore the concourse after for some local lunch)! https://lnkd.in/gsg3N66m Can't join us this time? Comment below and we can let you know about the next one. #virtualproduction #interactivedigitalmedia #winnipeg

New Media Manitoba is hiring a Community Development Manager! Check out the listing and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gzpT_BHB

This week, New Media Manitoba hosted 25 dedicated educators from Winnipeg 1 School Division at StudioLab xR. We showcased how Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) enables learning and engagement in students across a wide array of subject areas. It was incredible to see how passionate the group was about the importance of STEAM in the classroom. The goal is to give students the freedom to create, innovate and collaborate. We look forward to providing more educational development in Real-Time 3D visualization with tools like UEFN. #epicgames #uefn #unrealengine #STEAM

✨Join us this fall as expert speakers come to Manitoba to share about the business side of video games. GameBiz Lab offers knowledge and insights to new and aspiring studio owners, industry professionals, or anyone curious about the business of video games. October's presentation by Noah Decter-Jackson (Co-Founder, Studio Head & Game Director of Complex Games Inc.) on "Working-For-Hire in Videogames - Can you? Should you?" In this talk, Noah will tackle the challenges of Service Work in Game Development, what you should consider, and whether or not it's the path for you. 📍Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024, 5:30 PM ✳️Register here: https://lnkd.in/gA_qJUqv Stay tuned for more GameBiz Lab sessions!🎮

Thank you for joining Tech Thursday hosted by New Media Manitoba! 🎮 A huge thank you to everyone who attended this panel, featuring video game entrepreneurs talking about their journey and involvement in GameBiz Lab and the local games community. It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout and the interest in Winnipeg's video game development scene. Special thanks to our panel moderator: ✨Corinne Gusnoski, Senior Manager of Business Development at New Media Manitoba And to our incredible panelists: ✨Kyle Schmitz, Founder at Teenage Astronauts Inc. ✨Jameel deBeer, PMP, P.Eng., Founder at JD Video Game Productions ✨Carlos Miguel Aquino, Founder at Manaflow Studio Inc. We had some truly inspiring conversations, covering topics like starting a studio during the pandemic, combining work with passion, and working with publishers to get games into the hands of players. Thank you to everyone who joined us for networking, special thanks to Daniel Voth and Sasha Gervais-Tourangeau from the Winnipeg Game Collective for bringing the Winnitron to demonstrate some locally made games. We can’t wait to see you at future GameBiz Lab and Tech Thursday events! #TechThursday #GameDevelopment #GameBizLab #WinnipegGaming #ManitobaTech #NMM

🎮 Thank You for Joining the GameBiz Lab Launch!🎮 We kicked off the season in style with an amazing presentation from Jason Della Rocca Jason Della Rocca on "Discoverability by Design: Turning Your Game Into a Viral Success." His insights into turning games into viral hits were invaluable! A huge thank you to Jason and all the participants who brought energy, thoughtful questions, and a passion for learning. Your engagement is what makes the Manitoba gaming community so special! Stay tuned for more GameBiz Lab sessions coming up soon, and if you haven’t already, make sure to sign up to stay updated: https://lnkd.in/gPJygmMR Special thanks to Ubisoft, the Canada Media Fund, and the Province of Manitoba for supporting this initiative. Exciting things are ahead for Manitoba’s game industry! ✨ #GameBizLab #ManitobaGaming #VideoGames #GameDev 

Game Development is tough, and many teams will get to the point where they need to look beyond their initial game project to find some different path to survive. Many consider if 'Service Work' is the way to go - taking on game development work from clients in (and out of) the game industry that will pay the bills and keep the lights on. Few who venture down this path first consider the implications on their team, and how they may need to evolve as a business to succeed in this very different end of the business. Noah Decter-Jackson has tread this path - from starting up Complex Games as an indie studio working on its own game, to pivoting to Work-For-Hire through several very different stages of the game industry, to pivoting back to independent game development and launching a successful title - Noah has faced the many trials and tribulations of building a successful "Work-for-Hire" game development studio. In this talk, Noah will tackle the challenges of Service Work in Game Development, what you should consider, and whether or not it's the path for you. Join us on October 16th from 5:30 to 9:00 at NMM's Albert Street studio for this fascinating talk, followed by a Q&A and networking! Register now on Eventbrite before tickets run out: https://lnkd.in/gkRfHETd #gamedevelopment #gamebizlab #manitoba #indiegames #indiedev