The content for the space x technology research results presentation event "Cho Bunkasai 2024" has been decided

Details of the experience have been finalized for "Cho Bunkasai 2024" (hereinafter "this event"), an event hosted by Tanseisha to present the results of research activities of a "voluntary practice project" led by young employees who are expanding the possibilities of space through digital technology and ideas. This event will be held for three days from Wednesday, November 27th to Friday, November 29th, 2024 at Konan Lab Mk_3, Tanseisha's research, development and demonstration center for spatial Spatial Production technology.

This event will feature young employees from Tansei's Cross Media Innovation Headquarters (※) collaborating with external partners to announce their efforts to create new "experiential value." Guests can enjoy six original pieces of content created for Cho Bunkasai 2024, including "Telepre-kun, the Future Remote Inspection System," an immersive content that uses immersive Video and sensors to simulate a future handover inspection, and the participatory media art piece "Anyone☆Idol."

Tanseisha will continue to take on the challenge of combining the technology and know-how to "create space" with technology and ideas to "add color to time," such as ICT and Spatial Production techniques, in order to expand the new possibilities of space.

* Cross Media Innovation Headquarters (Cross Media Innovation Center): A team of specialists in spatial Spatial Production established within Tansei in February 2017. By combining technology, ideas, diverse personalities and expertise, the team pursues the possibilities of space and creates moving experiences that move people's hearts.

Immersive Video x sensor "Telepre-kun, the remote inspection system of the future"　
[With the cooperation of Nikon Creates Inc., Interprograph Inc., and YO YAMASAKI]
This is an immersive Video content using a floor projector newly installed in Mk_3. "In the future, handover inspections should be able to be done remotely!" A team of 19 people created this story. We worked on the game concept, scenario, character design, and Video Production, and Nikon Creates Co., Ltd. and Interprograph Co., Ltd. assisted in the 3DCG production of the characters.

Participatory media art piece "Anyone☆Idol" [Cooperation: GRINDER-MAN]
This is a participatory art piece in which the behavior of multiple participants is filmed and then converted into Video Video Taking advantage of the green screen studio, we will again be exhibiting participatory media art this year, producing content. Our company was responsible for the planning and construction of the distribution system, and GRINDER-MAN, who specializes in media art works, cooperated in System Development.

As there are preparations and arrangements to be made, please be sure to make an appointment with one of our staff members before coming to our office.

News Release
Content decided for "Cho Bunkasai 2024," a space x technology research results presentation event hosted by Tanseisha
- Experience six original content options, including a game that uses immersive Video and sensors to simulate the delivery inspection of the future -

Overview of "Super Cultural Festival 2024"

Details of all the content you can experience at "Super Cultural Festival 2024"

1. Hospitality x AR "Welcome to Mk_3-Wekarabo-"

Using AR and VPS (technology to pinpoint spatial positions), Cross Media Innovation Headquarters characters will guide you around the venue. You can follow the characters around the lab and take commemorative photos with them at photo spots. On the way back, you can enjoy a collaboration between the Shinagawa head office and the Cho Bunkasai. The character modeling, graphics, and animations were created by our employees. [Cooperation: Spatial Computing Laboratory Co., Ltd.]

2. Finger spelling x AR "Find it! YU-MO"

"YU-MO", a content that was well received last year and allows users to experience the daily life of the hearing impaired, has been updated by combining it with AR. New characters with unique personalities have been added, further enhancing the world of "YU-MO". In addition to planning and character design, the iPad app and AR system construction were all done by our employees.

3. Immersive Video and sensors: "Telepre-kun, the remote inspection system of the future"

We have created an immersive Video and a system to project it. You can experience game content that utilizes sensors. We created the plan, character design, and projection system. Please pay attention to the attention to detail that is scattered throughout, such as photogrammetry and original sound effects that use the voices of young members. [Cooperation: Nikon Creates Co., Ltd., Interprograph Co., Ltd., YO YAMASAKI]

4. Participatory media art "Anyone☆Idol"

This content is about acting as an idol or a fan in front of a green screen, and Video and effects of the previous participant are automatically combined to generate Video of the idol's live stage. An idol shining brightly on stage, and fans cheering them on. What if anyone could become both an idol and a fan? Enjoy an extraordinary experience of the two sides of the same coin.
[Cooperation: GRINDER-MAN]

5. Generative AI "Create Hobby World - Another Us"

After answering a few questions, AI will generate a moving avatar that represents "another version of yourself" based on your answers. By combining various AI technologies, this is a fully AI-powered experience content that interprets the answers to your questions and outputs the animation. Experience the "boundary of self-image" as imagined by humans and AI.
[Cooperation: Ray Co., Ltd.]

6. Commemorative photo shoot: "Say a pose together"

Choose your favorite design from the three designs exclusive to Cho Bunkasai 2024 and take a commemorative photo! Scan the printed QR code to download the image you took. We were in charge of the frame design.
[Cooperation: Panasonic System Design Co., Ltd.]

"Super Culture Festival 2024" flyer