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From pages to spaces: the internet's evolution and a new era of interoperability

In this article, Director of Technology Sam Birley, delves into the evolution of the internet and how Magnopus’ Connected Spaces Platform (CSP) and OKO are shaping its future.

An approach to automatic object placement in mixed reality for more tailored experiences

Explore how we built a procedural spawning system from the ground up that allows virtual objects to be seamlessly integrated with a physical room, for tailored mixed reality gameplay experiences.

Connected Spaces: what are they and how are they shaping the spatial internet?

Connected Spaces merge the physical and digital worlds to create a better human experience. They are the building blocks of the 3D spatial internet. Learn more about what connected spaces are, and how they can be used.

The future of visual storytelling: exploring virtual production

I sat down with AJ, our Director of Virtual Production to get the latest on the technology. We delved into the fundamentals of virtual production, how newcomers can dive into this evolving field, and the promising future it holds.

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Will audiences go back to where they were pre-Covid?

Last year, as we went into lockdown, we were forced to consider different possibilities. As our physical experiences became anxious, remote digital experiences became a safe haven.

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How to create a coiled cable shader in UE4

How to use UE4 to create a realistically springy coiled handset shader.

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Is Snapchat taking us one step closer to the metaverse?

Since 2015, Snapchat has been an innovator in the augmented reality space. Now, millions are interacting with AR every day and moving towards a Metaverse.

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Unreal Engine 5 and Nanite virtualized geometry

Ross Beardsall explores how new features of Unreal Engine 5 could impact workflows for content creators.

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The rise of Virtual Production

Virtual Production makes filmmaking possible in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Code to live by — technical development philosophies of a successful studio

As individuals, we all have values, principles we live our lives by, whether conscious or subconscious. Sam Birley details the ones we go by at Magnopus UK

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The metaverse, spatial computing and 5G

What is the Metaverse, and who are it’s major players?

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Porting Mission:ISS from Oculus Rift to Gear VR

The challenges we faced when porting the Oculus Rift experience to Gear VR, and how we overcame them.