Showcase - Thursday 9 June 2011

Posted on Tue 14 Jun 2011

On Thursday 9th June we held a showcase to present the findings of our two artist groups. The Guerilla Dance Project and Sharon Clark & Tom Burton were there to guide us through their research and development process.The event took place in Watershed’s Cinema 3, and the whole event is still…


Red Wasp Design Ltd. join the Studio

Posted on Thu 9 Jun 2011

The Studio community is pleased to welcome its newest residents, Red Wasp Design Ltd., a group of games developers who answered our Call for Graduates and New Talent.Red Wasp have produced games for multiple platforms with an ethos of independence and personal creative control; involving other…

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Kinectideo

Posted on Mon 6 Jun 2011

One of our characters is video based, we are using the medium as a way to represent the past, another time or space. In particular a lead character (not wanting to give to much away) A little like fading to black and white in a film. We would like to play on the idea that you normally can't interact…

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Extreme noise terror

Posted on Mon 6 Jun 2011

So been looking at infra sound, and eigen frequencies. The infra sound is really more of a subliminal effect. If it genuinely works. Having read and spoken to folk I think it's a bit hit and miss as to wether this is the case. I would love to do an experiment similar to Sarah Angliss but that's for…

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The colour of totems

Posted on Mon 6 Jun 2011

I have been looking into what potentially could be a simple way for realising the idea of totems. Colour recognition. This would allow us the freedom to use any object, something which Sharon and I feel is important. We really don't want 'devices' hanging off people. They come loaded with…

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Five minutes of fame

Posted on Mon 6 Jun 2011

Been down at the brewery all day with Grace and Sharon together with Eoin, Malcolm and the ever eloquent and insightful Anna. Our focus up until this point has really been on the story, characters and our working practice so it was massively exciting to see the first scene played out. I got a wry…

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A meeting with Mr Troscianko

Posted on Mon 6 Jun 2011

Had a fascinating meeting with Tom Troscianko up at Bristol University. Tom's many talents extend to perception, cognition, and action. I had wanted to chat to someone more learned and experienced about cognition and performance. In particular to perhaps get some insightful and practical advice on…


Embedded Artists Residency: Open for Applications

Posted on Mon 6 Jun 2011

Applications are currently being accepted for the Embedded Artists Residency being offered by Watershed in collaboration with Sound and Music. The residency is open to artists from all disciplinary backgrounds to develop a new sonic art work. The successful applicant will explore the relationship…

The Chancellor's Gold

The Chancellor’s Gold named Top Game by The Sunday Times

Posted on Mon 6 Jun 2011

Congratulations to Studio resident Interactive Places, whose treasure hunt smartphone app The Chancellor’s Gold was named 'Top Game' in The Sunday Times' InGear section last weekend (29th May). The app has also featured in The Guardian’s "Apps Rush" and been reviewed in "Planet of…


Stand + Stare Micro-residency

Posted on Mon 30 May 2011

We’re pleased to announce that Stand + Stare Collective will join The Pervasive Media Studio in June, to undertake a Micro-residency supported by