Building the Open Metaverse

Patrick Cozzi and Marc Petit

The metaverse is an open and immersive network for gaming, social engagement, and enterprise collaboration, enabled by a breadth of technology that includes game engines, AR wearables, real-world scans, and VR. On Building the Open Metaverse, hosts Patrick Cozzi and Marc Petit invite a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together.

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Collaboration with NVIDIA Omniverse with Michael Kass

Building the Open Metaverse

12/07/21 • 49 min

Michael Kass, senior distinguished engineer at NVIDIA and the overall software architect of NVIDIA Omniverse, joins hosts Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) on Building the Open Metaverse to discuss collaboration with NVIDIA Omniverse.

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Scaling the Metaverse with Lincoln Wallen

Building the Open Metaverse

04/05/22 • 53 min

Lincoln Wallen, CTO of Improbable, joins the podcast to discuss scaling in the metaverse and share insights from his career, including leading Electronic Arts through the mobile revolution and modernizing the production pipeline at Dreamworks Animation, among other achievements.

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Diversity in the Metaverse with Karen Baker

Building the Open Metaverse

03/14/23 • 26 min

Karen Baker, thought leader on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, President and co-founder and president of Boathouse Marketing, joins the podcast to discuss design justice principles in the Metaverse.

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The Future of Television W/ Alex Mahon

Building the Open Metaverse

05/14/24 • 39 min

In this captivating conversation, Alex Mahon, the trailblazing CEO who led the digital transformation of Channel 4 and previously of The Foundry, unveils her bold vision for the future of television. With a unique background spanning medical physics and television production, Mahon's journey has been marked by a passion for change and innovation. Mahon delves into the challenges of transitioning traditional broadcasting to the digital realm, navigating the shifting consumer habits and the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube. She emphasizes the need for broadcasters to adapt their business models, marketing strategies, and content creation to align with how consumers want to consume media – on-demand, often for free, and increasingly on personal devices. Exploring the potential of immersive and interactive technologies, Mahon highlights the importance of gamification, co-experience, and progression systems to engage audiences. She envisions a future where scripted storylines and physical game shows are integrated into gaming environments, allowing viewers to participate actively and climb leaderboards based on their skills. Mahon's commitment to diversity and sustainability is a driving force, as she shares her approach to increasing representation both on-screen and behind the scenes at Channel 4. From ensuring equal representation in the top leadership to creating thought-provoking content that tackles societal issues head-on, Mahon's principled leadership shines through. She also emphasizes the industry's role in addressing climate change, advocating for brave, thought-provoking content that simplifies the messaging around sustainable practices. From pushing for greener production methods to launching campaigns that challenge politicians and businesses to take systemic action, Mahon's initiatives demonstrate her commitment to using media as a catalyst for positive change. Throughout the conversation, Mahon's candor and ability to ask hard questions, find innovative solutions, and convince others to embrace change are evident. As a trailblazer, she inspires with her vision for a media landscape that seamlessly blends tradition with cutting-edge technologies, while championing diversity, sustainability, and social responsibility. Mahon's journey is a testament to the power of boldness, creativity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Her passion for storytelling and her belief in the transformative potential of media are evident in every aspect of her work, from driving digital transformations at major companies to advocating for underrepresented voices and environmental causes. Mahon delves into the challenges of transitioning traditional broadcasting to the digital realm, navigating the shifting consumer habits and the rise of streaming platforms. She explores the potential of immersive and interactive technologies, highlighting the importance of gamification, co-experience, and progression systems to engage audiences. Mahon's commitment to diversity and sustainability is a driving force, as she shares her approach to increasing representation both on-screen and behind the scenes. She emphasizes the industry's role in addressing climate change and advocates for brave, thought-provoking content that tackles societal issues head-on. Throughout the conversation, Mahon's candor and principled leadership shine, showcasing her ability to ask hard questions, find innovative solutions, and convince others to embrace change. As a trailblazer, she inspires with her vision for a media landscape that seamlessly blends tradition with cutting-edge technologies, while championing diversity, sustainability, and social responsibility. Have any comments or questions? Email the show [email protected] Want more information? Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org And make sure you follow us on Linkedin for all of our show updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildingtheopenmetaverse Building the Open Metaverse is a podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit that invites a broad range of technical experts to share their insights on how the community is building the metaverse together. #BuildingTheOpenMetaversePodcast #MetaversePodcast #Metaverse

Open Standards Governance with Neil Trevett, Ruth Suehle and David Morin

Building the Open Metaverse

10/28/21 • 53 min

Technologists Neil Trevett, President of The Khronos Group and VP of Developer Ecosystems at NVIDIA; Ruth Suehle, Director of Community Outreach at Red Hat; and David Morin of the Academy Software Foundation, discuss governance of open standards on the Building the Open Metaverse podcast hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games).

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Fashion in the Metaverse with Christine Marzano

Building the Open Metaverse

11/08/22 • 50 min

Christine Marzano, CEO and Co-Founder of BODS, joins Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to talk about her career journey in fashion and technology and the future of virtual fit solutions in the metaverse.

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Jim Blinn, a Pioneer's View on the Evolution of Computer Graphics, from Voyager to the Open Metaverse

Building the Open Metaverse

10/24/23 • 38 min

In this episode of the Building the Open Metaverse podcast, hosts Marc Petit and Patrick Cozzi are joined by computer graphics legend Jim Blinn. Blinn recounts his pioneering work in CG, from developing bump mapping while a PhD student at University of Utah in the 1970s to producing animations for the Voyager spacecraft's flybys of Jupiter and Saturn at NASA JPL.

Blinn traces his journey from growing up fascinated by astronomy, animation and education, to falling into computer programming and graphics at University of Michigan. He recounts moving to Caltech and JPL, where through luck and persistence he got to work on animations for Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" series and the Annenberg Foundation's physics series "The Mechanical Universe.”

Along the way Blinn met pioneers like Ivan Sutherland and inspired innovations like ray tracing. He reflects on always focusing on improving images with the tools at hand rather than waiting for better tech. Blinn also looks to the future, discussing the potential and limitations of VR, AI and the metaverse. He emphasizes the need for research to continue advancing graphics and for computer scientists to properly document their work.

Overall, it's a fascinating insider perspective on the birth and evolution of computer graphics from one of its foremost founding fathers. Blinn imparts wisdom and humor drawn from a storied career at the forefront of CG.

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Blending Art and Tech: How Pixar CTO Steve May Pioneers Animation Tools and Aims to Standardize 3D for the Open Metaverse

Building the Open Metaverse

10/03/23 • 41 min

Pixar CTO Steve May has spent 25 years in animation and visual effects, pioneering tools behind classics like Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, and Cars. In the 1990s, Pixar faced fundamental challenges in making 90-minute animated films. May helped develop new techniques like animated fur and realistic water. The pace of innovation was intense with unsolved problems.

Now May spearheads cutting-edge pipelines using Universal Scene Description (USD), an open standard he co-created. He chairs the new Alliance for OpenUSD to evolve USD into a formal international standard. The goal is making USD the "common currency" for exchanging 3D content in the metaverse.

May aims to fuse technology and art. At Pixar, he ensures engineers and animators work closely together. While productions drive most development, May carves out time for long-term R&D like USD. He values sharing ideas, citing Pixar's culture of research and publishing.

On AI, May is excited about "artist in the loop" tools that accelerate creativity rather than replace artists. He believes storytelling in VR/AR is still early but sees huge potential for Pixar's immersive stories. Real-time tools are critical so artists get instant feedback. May wants graphics programs to blend computer science and the arts, as creativity arises from their intersection.

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Cloud Infrastructure for the Metaverse with Bill Vass

Building the Open Metaverse

10/28/21 • 43 min

Bill Vass, VP of Engineering at Amazon Web Services joins host Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) to discuss Cloud Infrastructure for the Metaverse.

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Building the Open Metaverse (Trailer)

Building the Open Metaverse

10/26/21 • 0 min

Introducing Building the Open Metaverse, where technical experts share their insights on building the metaverse together. Hosted by Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games).

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How many episodes does Building the Open Metaverse have?

Building the Open Metaverse currently has 82 episodes available.

What topics does Building the Open Metaverse cover?

The podcast is about Metaverse, Leisure, Podcasts, Technology and Video Games.

What is the most popular episode on Building the Open Metaverse?

The episode title 'Cloud Infrastructure for the Metaverse with Bill Vass' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Building the Open Metaverse?

The average episode length on Building the Open Metaverse is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Building the Open Metaverse released?

Episodes of Building the Open Metaverse are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Building the Open Metaverse?

The first episode of Building the Open Metaverse was released on Oct 26, 2021.

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Building the Open Metaverse

Patrick Cozzi and Marc Petit

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