Find out what goes on behind the creation of the amazingly detailed 3D virtual world of the Shanghai World Expo with Mr. Lim Yeow Chong, Creative Director, Crystal Computer Graphics, an IDMPO-supported company.
EVENTS come and go, but virtualisation in the form of online 3D worlds or models ensures a lasting legacy.
Mr Lim Yeow Chong, Creative [...]
Singapore’s IDM sector is set for greater heights with a recent spate of initiatives to boost innovation
When it comes to the future of media in Singapore, one thing’s for sure – interactive digital media (IDM) will be one of the most significant growth pillars, redefining how businesses work and how consumers live and play.
The IDM [...]
Earlier this year, GermaniumWeb, a 3D in-building platform developed by IDMPO-supported company GElement, was launched as an official programming platform for code::XtremeApps:: (CXA) 2010. Organised by the Information Technology Standards Committee (ITSC), CXA creates awareness on the use and value of standards in programming, and cultivates programming talents and interest in Singapore.
Held over a 24-hour [...]
A new addition to the already attractive Singapore Pavilion is proving a huge hit at the Shanghai World Expo. IDMPO-supported company TQ Global unveiled 3D TQ Motor, a 3D stereoscopic racing game that lets drivers race along a 3D stereoscopic car race through Singapore. This is the most popular exhibit at the Singapore Pavillion’s Media [...]
Two weeks ago, IDMPO led a match-making mission to China to partner our IDM startups with opportunities in China.
Some 18 business deals and agreements were signed. It is heartening to see our startups making impact and gaining foothold in the China market. Two of our IDM-funded projects became the anchor for the Singapore Pavilion.
· TQ [...]
NUS researchers work on making it easier to sift through multimedia info
by Asha Srinivasan
– PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
There are massive amounts of multimedia content comprising text, audio, images, videos and more available, making it difficult to find a specific piece of information when searching through the data. Multimedia information has become more pervasive and now permeates many [...]
GAMBIT is featured in the Fall 2010 edition of the Game Career Guide, an annual guide published by the Game Career Guide website, a leading website specifically for students and educators in the game industry.
The GAMBIT mention comes in an article entitled “10 Student Games That Matter – Important games from students that went pro”. [...]
SINGAPORE and PALO ALTO, Calif, July 20, 2010– SingTel today announced that it is the first and only operator in Singapore to offer customers free mobile browsing on the new and lightweight 0.facebook.com site. With 0.facebook.com, SingTel is enabling their customers, especially non smartphone users to stay connected faster through this text-only version of Facebook [...]
Article and pictures from NTUC this week, 9 July 2010 Issue.
Labour movement peeks into High-tech Future
A flash of a card with an encoded bar code under the eye of a camera, and a 3 Dimensional figurine pops up to greet you. That’s what technology can do now, and was also what clearly impressed the NTUC delegation [...]
ABOVE Solutions today announced the first interactive media application, TangoFX™, on Windows Phone 7. TangoFX™ is a context aware interactive service that provides live and on-demand cinematic experiences for viewers to watch their favorite content anywhere, anytime and on any screen. Through the Microsoft Bizspark program, ABOVE worked closely Microsoft to develop TangoFX™ and create [...]