{"id":5110,"date":"2020-12-02T22:17:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T22:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?p=5110"},"modified":"2021-12-20T10:34:36","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T10:34:36","slug":"day-two-beyond-2020-convergence-exploring-new-types-of-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/news\/2020\/day-two-beyond-2020-convergence-exploring-new-types-of-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Day Two @ BEYOND 2020: Convergence \u2013 exploring new types of experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;]\n\t\t\t[et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;]\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221;]\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day two<\/a>&nbsp;at BEYOND took the theme of <strong><em>Convergence<\/em><\/strong> to look at the disruption that is already happening in the Creative Industries, the genres and disciplines&nbsp;<strong>converging to produce new types of experiences&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;the opportunities they present for audiences, creators, technologists and researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting back on Tuesday&#8217;s programme, there were so many exciting insights and discoveries, with debate around the success, challenges and future of <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=28\">virtual production<\/a> in a lively conversation with film director <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hasraf-dulull\/\">Hasraf Dulull<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/jason-kingsley-obe\/\">Jason Kingsley OBE<\/a>, founder of <strong>Rebellion Games<\/strong>, including a screening of their short film <strong>Percival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Deep-dive-curent-rising-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5120\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Deep-dive-curent-rising.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5120\" class=\"wp-image-5120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Deep-dive-curent-rising-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Deep-dive-curent-rising-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Hazfilm-and-Rebellion-Games-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5121\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Hazfilm-and-Rebellion-Games.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5121\" class=\"wp-image-5121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Hazfilm-and-Rebellion-Games-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Hazfilm-and-Rebellion-Games-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day highlighted lots of new and innovative ways to engage with new experiences from home. The speed at which technologies have converged through lockdown has made things far more accessible, bringing new experiences into audience&#8217;s living rooms, at a speed no one expected. This is something that <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/annette-mees\/\">Annette Mees<\/a> from <strong>Royal Opera House<\/strong> touched on in the <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=51\">Deep Dive: Current, Rising<\/a> session, with <strong>Figment Productions<\/strong>&#8216; <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/simon-reveley\/\">Simon Reveley<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/ham-the-illustrator\/\">Ham The Illustrator<\/a> gave attendees an energetic and compelling insight into the creative process and the story behind <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=40\">Munkination<\/a>, his latest project with the <strong>Royal Opera House<\/strong>, blending hip-hop and opera, live performance and animation. He talked about how the project has helped to bridge the gap between young people and audiences not typically attracted to opera. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.munkination.com\/\">Munkination: Second Chance<\/a><\/strong> is a great example of the increasing hybridisation and convergence taking place in the Creative Industries; using VR to create pop-up immersive installations that teleport small groups into a provocative adventure exploring climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His session highlighted convergence and collaboration, and the impact that this has had on the creative industries, when researchers, creatives and investors all come together &#8211; a great reminder of how we can all use our own art and creative expression to understand how to work with others and shine a light on important issues, such as climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Future-Festials-panel-Beyond-2020-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5122\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5122\" class=\"wp-image-5122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Future-Festials-panel-Beyond-2020-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Future-Festials-panel-Beyond-2020-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Beyond-2020-Munkination-session-screenshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5124\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Beyond-2020-Munkination-session-screenshot.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5124\" class=\"wp-image-5124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Beyond-2020-Munkination-session-screenshot-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Beyond-2020-Munkination-session-screenshot-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Future of Festivals panel revealed the level of detail, thought and planning that goes into events and how producers of large scale events have adapted to meet changing audience desires and motivations. <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/gabrielle-jenks\/\">Gabrielle Jenks<\/a> explained how the rise of virtual tourism and in-game experiences has informed the journey they have developed for <strong>Manchester International Festival <\/strong>goers online, especially when it comes to building experiences and facilitating a co-presence between attendees so they can be visible to each other, not just a passive experience. Gabrielle was joined by <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hugh-forrest\/\">Hugh Forrest<\/a> (<strong>SXSW<\/strong>), <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/mair-morel\/\">Mair Morel<\/a> (<strong>Boomtown<\/strong> <strong>Festival<\/strong>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/nicola-osborne\/\">Nicola Osborne<\/a> (<strong>University of Edinburgh<\/strong>). &nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Next-moves-for-visitor-experience_screenshot-session-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5125\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5125\" class=\"wp-image-5125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Next-moves-for-visitor-experience_screenshot-session-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Next-moves-for-visitor-experience_screenshot-session-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5126\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5126\" class=\"wp-image-5126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot_2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5127\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot_2.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5127\" class=\"wp-image-5127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot_2-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot_2-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing this theme, the <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=42\">Next Moves for Visitor Experiences<\/a> panel explored how Covid19 has impacted the visitor experience economy with a look at new, exciting experiences using augmented and mixed reality.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/john-cassy\/\">John Cassy<\/a> (<strong>Factory 42<\/strong>), <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/caroline-scarles\/\">Caroline Scarles<\/a>, (<strong>University of Surrey<\/strong>), <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/sam-smit\/\">Sam Smit<\/a>, (<strong>Eden International<\/strong>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/susan-cummings\/\">Susan Cummings<\/a> (<strong>Fictioneers<\/strong>) looked at how new technology is being used to extend the reach of the visitor, with different ways of engaging an audience and the use of immersive storytelling. The session highlighted how technology is breaking down geographical barriers and audiences are able to have new experiences wherever they are in the world. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delegates joined the talent behind the R&amp;D projects in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/showcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immersive Futures Lab<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/posters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster exhibition<\/a>, for the <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=0&amp;e=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet the Researchers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Makers<\/a>&nbsp;sessions on the main stage, getting a chance to quiz them in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key thread through the whole day was how much audiences still yearn for human interaction, now more than ever in the face of social restrictions this year. Delegates discussed how the creative technology and projects showcased at BEYOND have adapted and transformed to help enable, enhance and bring new elements to the art of storytelling.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>DAY TWO @ BEYOND: ON-DEMAND<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The overview above doesn&#8217;t cover half of the jam-packed programme, but delegates can catch up on all the <a href=\"http:\/\/The above doesn't cover half of the jam-packed day two at BEYOND, but delegates can catch up on all the sessions (published as they are available) at https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/ondemand\/.\">day two session videos<\/a> (published as they are available) at <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/ondemand\/\">https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/ondemand\/<\/a>, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/future-of-festivals-including-qa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Future-Festials-panel-Beyond-2020-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Future-Festials-panel-Beyond-2020-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Future-Festials-panel-Beyond-2020-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>Future of Festivals + Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring the future of festivals with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/gabrielle-jenks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gabrielle Jenks<\/a> (<strong>Manchester International Festival<\/strong>), <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/mair-morel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mair Morel<\/a> (<strong>Boomtown Festival<\/strong>) <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hugh-forrest\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hugh Forrest<\/a> (<strong>SXSW<\/strong>) and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/nicola-osborne\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nicola Osborne<\/a> (<strong>University of Edinburgh<\/strong>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/future-of-festivals-including-qa\/\">Watch now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/in-conversation-percival-with-qa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/In-Conversation-Percival-Thumbnail-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/In-Conversation-Percival-Thumbnail-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/In-Conversation-Percival-Thumbnail-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/In-Conversation-Percival-Thumbnail-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>In Conversation: Percival with Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital Catapult\u2019s CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/jeremy-silver\/\">Jeremy Silver<\/a> asks Rebellion Games founder Jason Kingsley why he built a film studio, and talks with <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/jason-kingsley-obe\/\">Jason Kingsley OBE<\/a> and director <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hasraf-dulull\/\">HaZ Dulull<\/a> about their work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/in-conversation-percival-with-qa\/\">Watch now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/virtual-production-beyond-the-mandalorian\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Mandalorian-Thumbnail-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Mandalorian-Thumbnail-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Mandalorian-Thumbnail-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Mandalorian-Thumbnail-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>Virtual Production: Beyond the Mandalorian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique introduction to the potential of virtual production technology, exploring its strengths and cutting-edge applications from three distinct perspectives. With speakers <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/yassmine-najime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yassmine Najime<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/finn-ross\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finn Ross<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hasraf-dulull\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hasraf Dulull<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/virtual-production-beyond-the-mandalorian\/\">Watch now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s still time to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/tickets\/\">grab a ticket<\/a>, to access the BEYOND\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/ondemand\/\">on-demand videos<\/a>\u00a0and catch the rest of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/\">live conference<\/a>, running from 30 November \u2013 3 December 2020. You can also follow all the action via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=beyondconf&amp;src=typed_query\">#BEYONDConf<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BeyondCnf\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Beyond.Cnf\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/68171634\/admin\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_row]\n\t\t[\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Day two&nbsp;at BEYOND took the theme of Convergence to look at the disruption that is already happening in the Creative Industries, the genres and disciplines&nbsp;converging to produce new types of experiences&nbsp;and&nbsp;the opportunities they present for audiences, creators, technologists and researchers. Reflecting back on Tuesday&#8217;s programme, there were so many exciting insights and discoveries, with debate [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day two<\/a>&nbsp;at BEYOND took the theme of <strong><em>Convergence<\/em><\/strong> to look at the disruption that is already happening in the Creative Industries, the genres and disciplines&nbsp;<strong>converging to produce new types of experiences&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;the opportunities they present for audiences, creators, technologists and researchers.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reflecting back on Tuesday's programme, there were so many exciting insights and discoveries, with debate around the success, challenges and future of <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=28\">virtual production<\/a> in a lively conversation with film director <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hasraf-dulull\/\">Hasraf Dulull<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/jason-kingsley-obe\/\">Jason Kingsley OBE<\/a>, founder of <strong>Rebellion Games<\/strong>, including a screening of their short film <strong>Percival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[5120,5121]} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Deep-dive-curent-rising-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5120\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Deep-dive-curent-rising.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5120\" class=\"wp-image-5120\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Hazfilm-and-Rebellion-Games-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5121\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Hazfilm-and-Rebellion-Games.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5121\" class=\"wp-image-5121\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The day highlighted lots of new and innovative ways to engage with new experiences from home. The speed at which technologies have converged through lockdown has made things far more accessible, bringing new experiences into audience's living rooms, at a speed no one expected. This is something that <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/annette-mees\/\">Annette Mees<\/a> from <strong>Royal Opera House<\/strong> touched on in the <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=51\">Deep Dive: Current, Rising<\/a> session, with <strong>Figment Productions<\/strong>' <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/simon-reveley\/\">Simon Reveley<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/ham-the-illustrator\/\">Ham The Illustrator<\/a> gave attendees an energetic and compelling insight into the creative process and the story behind <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=40\">Munkination<\/a>, his latest project with the <strong>Royal Opera House<\/strong>, blending hip-hop and opera, live performance and animation. He talked about how the project has helped to bridge the gap between young people and audiences not typically attracted to opera. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.munkination.com\/\">Munkination: Second Chance<\/a><\/strong> is a great example of the increasing hybridisation and convergence taking place in the Creative Industries; using VR to create pop-up immersive installations that teleport small groups into a provocative adventure exploring climate change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His session highlighted convergence and collaboration, and the impact that this has had on the creative industries, when researchers, creatives and investors all come together - a great reminder of how we can all use our own art and creative expression to understand how to work with others and shine a light on important issues, such as climate change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[5122,5124]} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Future-Festials-panel-Beyond-2020-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5122\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5122\" class=\"wp-image-5122\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Beyond-2020-Munkination-session-screenshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5124\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Beyond-2020-Munkination-session-screenshot.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5124\" class=\"wp-image-5124\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Future of Festivals panel revealed the level of detail, thought and planning that goes into events and how producers of large scale events have adapted to meet changing audience desires and motivations. <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/gabrielle-jenks\/\">Gabrielle Jenks<\/a> explained how the rise of virtual tourism and in-game experiences has informed the journey they have developed for <strong>Manchester International Festival <\/strong>goers online, especially when it comes to building experiences and facilitating a co-presence between attendees so they can be visible to each other, not just a passive experience. Gabrielle was joined by <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hugh-forrest\/\">Hugh Forrest<\/a> (<strong>SXSW<\/strong>), <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/mair-morel\/\">Mair Morel<\/a> (<strong>Boomtown<\/strong> <strong>Festival<\/strong>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/nicola-osborne\/\">Nicola Osborne<\/a> (<strong>University of Edinburgh<\/strong>). &nbsp;  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[5125,5126,5127]} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Next-moves-for-visitor-experience_screenshot-session-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5125\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5125\" class=\"wp-image-5125\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5126\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5126\" class=\"wp-image-5126\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot_2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5127\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wallace-Gromit-screenshot_2.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/?attachment_id=5127\" class=\"wp-image-5127\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Continuing this theme, the <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=42\">Next Moves for Visitor Experiences<\/a> panel explored how Covid19 has impacted the visitor experience economy with a look at new, exciting experiences using augmented and mixed reality.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/john-cassy\/\">John Cassy<\/a> (<strong>Factory 42<\/strong>), <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/caroline-scarles\/\">Caroline Scarles<\/a>, (<strong>University of Surrey<\/strong>), <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/sam-smit\/\">Sam Smit<\/a>, (<strong>Eden International<\/strong>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/susan-cummings\/\">Susan Cummings<\/a> (<strong>Fictioneers<\/strong>) looked at how new technology is being used to extend the reach of the visitor, with different ways of engaging an audience and the use of immersive storytelling. The session highlighted how technology is breaking down geographical barriers and audiences are able to have new experiences wherever they are in the world. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delegates joined the talent behind the R&amp;D projects in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/showcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immersive Futures Lab<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/posters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster exhibition<\/a>, for the <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=0&amp;e=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet the Researchers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/?d=1&amp;e=43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Makers<\/a>&nbsp;sessions on the main stage, getting a chance to quiz them in more detail.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A key thread through the whole day was how much audiences still yearn for human interaction, now more than ever in the face of social restrictions this year. Delegates discussed how the creative technology and projects showcased at BEYOND have adapted and transformed to help enable, enhance and bring new elements to the art of storytelling.  <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>DAY TWO @ BEYOND: ON-DEMAND<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The overview above doesn't cover half of the jam-packed programme, but delegates can catch up on all the <a href=\"http:\/\/The above doesn't cover half of the jam-packed day two at BEYOND, but delegates can catch up on all the sessions (published as they are available) at https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/ondemand\/.\">day two session videos<\/a> (published as they are available) at <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/ondemand\/\">https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/ondemand\/<\/a>, including: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- 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target=\"_blank\">Mair Morel<\/a> (<strong>Boomtown Festival<\/strong>) <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hugh-forrest\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hugh Forrest<\/a> (<strong>SXSW<\/strong>) and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/nicola-osborne\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nicola Osborne<\/a> (<strong>University of Edinburgh<\/strong>). <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/future-of-festivals-including-qa\/\">Watch now<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer -->\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":5131,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/in-conversation-percival-with-qa\/in-conversation-percival-thumbnail\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div 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-->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/in-conversation-percival-with-qa\/\">Watch now<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer -->\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":5139,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/virtual-production-beyond-the-mandalorian\/virtual-production-mandalorian-thumbnail\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/virtual-production-beyond-the-mandalorian\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Virtual-Production-Mandalorian-Thumbnail-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5139\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:heading 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With speakers <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/yassmine-najime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yassmine Najime<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/finn-ross\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finn Ross<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/speakers\/hasraf-dulull\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hasraf Dulull<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/video\/virtual-production-beyond-the-mandalorian\/\">Watch now<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer -->\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There\u2019s still time to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/tickets\/\">grab a ticket<\/a>, to access the BEYOND\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/ondemand\/\">on-demand videos<\/a>\u00a0and catch the rest of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beyondconference.org\/schedule\/\">live conference<\/a>, running from 30 November \u2013 3 December 2020. 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