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Amata World Podcast Amata World
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Amata World Podcast is about new tech. Each week we will discuss something about Metaverse, AR, AI and Web3 to give you up to date information about major companies in those fields. Podcast will be released every Tuesday.
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Will immersive assessment be the future of learning with James Pallister
The next guest on our podcast is James Pallister, is the Director of Client Solutions at Metaverse Learning, a global leader in the transformation of education, learning and assessment through the use of Extended Reality (XR). James is a firm believer in the transformative power of education and technology for all learners, particularly in the realm of assessment. With a specialisation in immersive learning solutions, James has been instrumental in bringing together like-minded strategic partners to build a diverse range of virtual programs, in areas such as ESOL, Retrofit, Embalming and Health and Social Care. His ability to foster collaboration has resulted in the development of impactful projects that address the unique needs of learners in various sectors.
With a decade of experience in Education Publishing and EdTech, James has been a driving force behind the successful rollout of new educational learning solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia. His deep understanding of the relationship between education and technology has enabled him to navigate the evolving landscape and stay ahead of trends, making him a trusted advisor for learning institutes seeking to enhance their educational and training offerings. James's unwavering dedication to the integration of technology in education, coupled with his collaborative spirit and extensive experience, positions him as a leading figure in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of EdTech and immersive learning.
In this episode, we discuss James's background, his current projects at the Metaverse Learning, his hopes and future predictions for XR and his own projects, as well as we dive a bit deeper on how assessment for students could be changed using extended reality technologies.
Each week we are releasing an episode in the field of either Metaverse/Gaming, Web3/Crypto/Blockchain, AI or XR. In case we have an extra Tuesday in a month, we have a guest from the Creative industries. Tune in, there are more amazing guests and stories to come up in the future.
To connect and find out more about James:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pallister-2a7b4537/
Find out more about Metaverse Learning:
Website: https://metaverselearning.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metaverse-learning
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MetaverseL_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metaverse_learning/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1wZs_3j8T4IWhu8Tz7Hz4Q
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Metaverselearning
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Tech for Good: How AI could help our planet with Ben Keene
The next guest on our podcast is Ben Keene, is a serial impact entrepreneur, co-founding startups and projects that make a positive impact to the society and the environment including EarthAI (hacking climate solutions using AI), Raaise (funding climate startups) and the Rebel Book Club (lifelong learning). He started his journey in 2006, on a remote island in Fiji, co-founding Tribewanted, where he helped build community focused projects and startups to solve real world problems. In 2023, he worked on the Rebel Book Club and Raaise. His work focuses on communicating between a diverse range of people across the physical and digital world.
In this episode, we discuss Ben's impressive background - starting with the massive project around building community around sustainable tourism in Fiji to his current projects with EarthAI and Raaise, we also talked about the Dark Side of AI and “sweatshops”, possibilities to use Tech for Good and about his hopes and future predictions for AI and his own projects.
Each week we are releasing an episode in the field of either Metaverse/Gaming, Web3/Crypto/Blockchain, AI or XR. In case we have an extra Tuesday in a month, we have a guest from the Creative industries. Tune in, there are more amazing guests and stories to come up in the future.
To connect and find out more about Ben:
Website: https://www.benkeene.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkeene/
Medium: https://medium.com/@benkeene
Twitter/X: https://x.com/benkeene
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribebuilder/
Ben’s projects:
EarthAI
Website: https://www.earthai.tech/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthai/
Raaise
Website: https://www.raaise.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raaise/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raaiseup/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@raaiseup
Rebel Book Club
Website: https://www.rebelbook.club/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebelbookclub/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelbookclub/
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Using Web3 for digital experiences with Sam Speaight
The next guest on our podcast is Sam Speaight, CEO of VRJAM. Sam has around 20 years of international business management experience within the technology and creative industry sectors. VRJAM supports creators and brands to engage consumers using a range of proprietary technologies that combine, A.I., Web3, gaming and VR to astound audiences like never before. They develop innovative immersive technology applications that inspire people's hearts and minds.
Using proprietary technology, VRJAM helps to power virtual and mixed-reality experiences and content creation. In so doing our solutions provide fans, brands and content creators powerful new tools to engage and interact in digital space.
In this episode, we discuss Sam's background, his current projects, future predictions for Web3 and his own projects, as well as advice on how to start your own Web3 project and launch a token.
Each week we are releasing an episode in the field of either Metaverse/Gaming, Web3/Crypto/Blockchain, AI or XR. In case we have an extra Tuesday in a month, we have a guest from the Creative industries. Tune in, there are more amazing guests and stories to come up in the future.
AiJAM Republic Listing: https://aijam.io/republic
VRJAM's new immersive tech platform for rendering Ai avatars, AiJAM -
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Find out more about VRJAM/AiJAM:
Websites: https://vrjam.com/ and https://aijam.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-reality-jam/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vrjam_/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/VRJAM_ and https://x.com/aijam__
Telegram: https://t.me/VRJAMOfficialAnnouncements
To connect and find out more about Sam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-speaight/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/SpeaightSam
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world/
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Blurring the boundaries between gaming and films with HaZ Dulull
The next guest on our podcast is HaZ Dulull, co-founder of HaZimation and is represented as a Director in Hollywood by The Vendetta Group. HaZ started his career in video games before moving into visual effects (The Dark Knight, Hellboy2) where he was nominated for several VES awards for his work on shows for History and BBC, leading to him transitioning to Directing & Producing with his breakout indie sci-fi feature film THE BEYOND in 2018.
On April 23rd 2024, HaZ’s stylish sci-fi animated feature film MAX BEYOND was released, utilising the Unreal Engine technology, and he has already been hailed as a pioneer in real-time technology filmmaking by Epic Games. He is also known as an early adopter of Virtual production, when he directed the short film PERCIVAL utilising the LED Volume stage. HaZ is also known to be the one of the first creators to utilise a Transmedia approach between film and games inside UEFN (unreal engine fortnite) with the launch of the Fortnite game: Moontopia, which received big media coverage including Edge Magazine and Epic Spotlight. He is also currently working as the cinematic director on the game: DUNE- Awakening which is currently in production.
In this episode, we discuss HaZ's background, current projects, future predictions for gaming and metaverse, emerging technologies, and advice on starting a game or film.
Each week we are releasing an episode in the field of either Metaverse/Gaming, Web3/Crypto/Blockchain, AI or XR. In case we have an extra Tuesday in a month, we have a guest from the Creative industries. Tune in, there are more amazing guests and stories to come up in the future.
Find out more about HaZimation and their projects:
Websites: https://hazimation.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hazimation/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hazimation_studio/featured
Fortnite: https://www.fortnite.com/@hazimation
To connect and find out more about HaZ:
Website: https://hazfilm.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haz-dulull/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2623609/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/haz_dulull
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Hazdazzle/
Additional:
MOONTOPIA Fortnite game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yKV6JKtP84
XLANTIS Web3 Metaverse project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K14cOigLp0k
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Real-time tools in filmmaking with Alex Fabre and Alistair Williams
Our next guest on the Amata World Podcast is Alex Fabre and Alistair Williams, co-founders of Phantasm VV (virtual visualisation), a collaborative production sandbox software for fast previz, pitch viz, digital recces and virtual art department. They specialise in visualisation tools, practical special effects, content creation, motion control. They deliver high end SFX on big budget features such as Indiana Jones and the Fast and Furious franchise, as well as servicing smaller productions and TV. Alex has approximately 15 years of experience in film production, specialising in physical special effects design for high budget feature films. Alex is also innovating in the use of game engines for semi-automating the control of aerial camera platforms. Alistair has 27 years’ experience in the film and TV industry. One of his unique focus points in Phantasm VV is the integration of new technology to improve efficiency, communication and safety by using 3D scanning and game engines to visually communicate and collaborate on complex action sequences. In this episode, we cover Alex's and Alistair’s backgrounds, current projects in the film industry, and his predictions for the future of immersive technologies and XR in the film industry. We also discuss how AI could help filmmakers with different lenses, lighting and speeding up the whole process.
Each week we are releasing an episode in the field of either Metaverse/Gaming, Web3/Crypto/Blockchain, AI or XR. In case we have an extra Tuesday in a month, we have a guest from the Creative industries. Tune in, there are more amazing guests and stories to come up in the future.
Contact Phantasm VV through the website to sign up to their Beta.
Find out more about Phantasm VV:
Website: https://vv.phantasm.studio/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/PhantasmFilm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phantasm_v_v/
https://www.instagram.com/phantasm_sfx/
To connect and find out more about Alex:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-fabre-b748992/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4072482/
To connect and find out more about Alistair:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-williams-b834b067/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2996317/
Follow us:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amata-world/
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An AI Engineer's Perspective on the State of AI: Insights from Jon Duffy
Our next guest on the Amata World Podcast is Jon Duffy, a Generative AI Engineer at PALINDROM and a Technical Consultant at the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC). PALINDROM is a London-based boutique consultancy that focuses on generative AI. They build custom AI-first products for their clients. Jon has held various technical roles, including CTO at Deepself, Senior DevOps Engineer at 3 Billion Pairs Genetic, and Principal Consultant at Contino. He has a solid foundation in software development and testing. In this episode, we cover Jon's background, his journey into AI, his current projects, and his predictions for the future of AI. We also discuss how AI could accelerate the implementation of ideas, potentially boosting the number of entrepreneurs worldwide.
Each week we are releasing an episode in the field of either Metaverse/Gaming, Web3/Crypto/Blockchain, AI or XR. In case we have an extra Tuesday in a month, we have a guest from the Creative industries. Tune in, there are more amazing guests and stories to come up in the future.
To connect and find out more about Jon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonduffy/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/jon_duffy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonduffy/?hl=en-gb
Find out more about PALINDROM:
Website: https://www.palindrom.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palindromai/
Additional links:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Energy-Civilization-History-Vaclav-Smil-ebook/dp/B08BSZC81R/
https://nickbostrom.com/
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