Vprod 8-29-22

  • jin wants to use this time to setup a knowledge base
  • metarick: virtualhumans.org โ€“ looks like talent agency for virtual actors
  • jin: loose schedule for today

create knowledge base

  • kept up to date on virtual production
  • a lot of resources focused on unreal
    • unreal cool but we have a lot of cool indie open metaverse stuff too
  • jin has a lot of exp making awesome lists
  • wants 1 stop shop for everything related to virtual production
    • also wants us to study and git gud
    • do more than just compile lists
    • actually work on it
    • once a week share what we do

other topics

  • dev realtime pipeline for faster workflow
    • from unreal engine vprod hub
  • edward keen to do something on AI or NPCs.
    • shooting in vrc but having weba elements as well
  • weba has script called animation baker
    • converts fbx animation files into something 3js can digest
    • = can use same mixamo animations and replay them in webaverse
    • can animate cut scenes in browsers โ€“ create them with AI programs such as flask AI or shader motion, export that, get sort of interoperable file formats we can bring into other game engines including the web
      • would love to do some sort of trailer cut scene or video game intro showcasing this
  • tomorrow jin wants to go thru system he setup with integrating dework and github together
    • attach bounties for helping and improving documentation
    • webaverse mmo โ€“ forked a bunch of repos all related to avatars. weapons, wearables, pets, etc.
    • jin surprised to see my bow submission even tho we did it together a few days ago
    • added issues
    • we are looking for 1 more person to join multi sig for weba mmo (currently just jin and arashi)
  • a lot of roles to play in vprod
    • pipeline dev
    • environment
    • character design
    • storyboard sequencing
    • imagine this as an open source project
  • group project: gallery of pieces used to build virtual hollywood

jin wants to open it up for ppl to talk about their projects

  • jin and alterdevil talking at length about making videos

mcon

  • arashi wants to know if we should address what to do with mcon metaverse gathering starting in 6 days
    • jin says hackmd some ideas together then go into writers room to hammer it down

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Learn More โ†’

https://substance3d.adobe.com/magazine/digital-backlots/
https://webaverse.ghost.io/storyweaving-with-ai/