New FLV’s and Markers test

Testing out new markers, which are more basic then previous markers. Also testing out our new content in FLV format. I found the markers are better at recognition and at movement when augmenting reality. Now iam focused on trying to get our AR app online. I have tried all the fixes suggested on the internet, i have now emailed the web sever hosts to allow certain MIME types. Iam waiting for their response.

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AR Online Update

For the past few days, i have tried to get our AR application to work online. Having a lot of trouble, i think its the MIME type. The MIME type is the file extension, .flv for example. Iam not sure if the problem is my side or the sever’s side.  I have also changed some of the actionscript, and it did not work.

I also tested out using, an archos player as a monitor. This would enable us to, create a concept of how it would look on a device. It worked, but was very messy with cables and wires.

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Usability test results

Here are some of the thing we learned during the usability test,

1: Light levels can be a problem for marker recognition.

2:Most users claimed they would have no problem downloading an AR app for a smarphone.

3:Markers placed on the cubes, got better feedback than markers on placed on separate sheets.

4:One user commented on the voice of our actor. He found it too cheerful and energetic.

5:Markers with black and white boarders work the best.

6:People think AR looks amazing.

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Demo Day in DKiT! =]

Here are some pictures from the demo day we held in DKiT last Thursday! =]

We got some great feedback which we really appreciate from everybody who took the time out to give it a go!

Cheers! ^_^

Spo.Oka <3

DontReadThis Augmented Reality CUBE

This video file was too large for our Vimeo account, it too 2 hours to upload to Youtube:)The CUBE idea can from the fact, that i was running out of pens for new marker holders , and its a lot quicker for testing.

Testing the new cube design for marker deployment.

WARNING!!!! sound level rises in the Use of Language in Advertising clip !!!!!!!!!

The Augmented Reality videos, cover content on the Don’t Read This Mission Statement, the Use of Language in Advertising, Celebrity Advertising, Product Placement, Children’s Advertising and Advertisers Owe You Money.

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Exhibition Layout

So, We have to come up with an plan for the FIS10 Exhibition in June. As you can see from the post Bling put up on friday, we have already started construction of our instillation. Here are a few 3D images of what the exhibition area might look like.

Kristauf

FLV with Transparent Background, part 2

Me and Kristoff  have been working on this problem for months, so we are really excited at the moment:)

We started to recode our video files. This should allow them to have a transparent background, while playing in flash player. The video playback is a little bit jumpy, think this can be solved with a white border around the marker, should give better recognition.

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