Experiential projects are story-based endeavors using the latest technology oftentimes served with beautiful artwork and sound. But what makes a good project? Oftentimes the simplest concepts are the strongest.
This year, I was invited to join esteemed members as part of the international jury. Projects represent XR experiments ranging from 360 visuals to story-narrated platforms on every platform conceivable.
Here are members of the jury: https://xrawards.aixr.org/judges/
Award Ceremonies like AIXR are important because they recognize the intense work that creators bring to the table in often surprising ways. Like mini lab stories, each project conveys a history and cultural background combining old and new voices while enabling technology to enhance human connections, empathy, ethics and awareness through directed human-centered studies and experiences.
I know what it's like to be a recipient of an XR award. It's a super awesome feeling! I'm also acquainted with the feeling of being passed over. yes... it stings.
Here are a few basic pointers when submitting a project:
1. Please don't use chatgpt to write everything especially your narratives and voiceovers. If you are going to do voiceovers, real actors would be terrific, but if not perhaps add the AI that you used.
2. Not every project has to represent what is trending. Oftentimes, the ones that stand our represent projects that use media that best represents their story.
3. The ones with the biggest budgets don't always have the best ideas. Little indie projects are high on scrappiness and bold ideas. Oftentimes, the more 'daring' wins. Don't be intimidated by big budget projects.... submit even your smallest ideas.
Hope this helps!
