Chris Redmann, Patrick Cozzi, and Marc Petit discuss the future of the metaverse, focusing on standards and interoperability, community engagement, diverse perspectives, and challenges in building an open metaverse. Emphasis on collaboration, community involvement, and the need for foundational solutions.
The metaverse should prioritize open standards and collaboration for seamless 3D content exchange.
Consumer engagement is vital to promote openness in the metaverse and prevent fragmented proprietary platforms.
Deep dives
Discussion on the Definition of Metaverse and its Importance
The podcast delves into the definition of the metaverse, envisioning it as an extension of the internet into real-time 3D interactive technologies for enhanced experiences. It emphasizes the shift towards immersive content with a social-first approach, fostering multi-user capabilities beyond virtual reality. The discussion highlights the significance of the metaverse facilitating diverse activities and interactions in a digitally connected world, reflecting a broad perspective on its potential impact on various aspects of life.
Initiating the Birds of a Feather Session at SIGGRAPH 2021
The episode explores the origins of the Birds of a Feather session at SIGGRAPH 2021, structured around four key themes: platforms and engines, merging physical and digital worlds, big questions and opportunities, and interoperability and standards. The session aimed to convene industry leaders for an in-depth conversation on the metaverse, leveraging the SIGGRAPH community's expertise in computer graphics and real-time technologies. It attracted widespread interest due to the relevance and passion within the community for open and fair metaverse development.
Emphasizing the Need for Interoperability and Open Standards
The podcast highlights the critical role of interoperability and standards in shaping the metaverse's evolution, drawing parallels to the internet's success based on open protocols and collaboration. It underscores the importance of establishing open standards like USD and GLTF to drive interoperability and enable a seamless exchange of real-time immersive 3D content. The episode advocates for collaborative efforts across various standards bodies to foster a unified approach towards creating a more inclusive and interconnected metaverse landscape.
Navigating Commercial Interests and Ensuring Openness in the Metaverse
Addressing the juxtaposition of commercial endeavors with open standards in the metaverse, the discussion stresses the significance of maintaining openness to avoid fragmented and proprietary platforms. The podcast advocates for consumer vigilance and engagement to support open platforms that prioritize user identity and ownership, independent of closed ecosystems. It underscores the community's role in influencing commercial practices towards embracing open standards to foster innovation and broader participation in shaping the metaverse's future.
ABOUT THE EPISODE
SIGGRAPH 2022 General Submissions Chair Chris Redmann (Netflix) sits down with Patrick Cozzi (Cesium) and Marc Petit (Epic Games) for a discussion on the future of the metaverse. The chat serves as a follow up to this summer’s Birds of a Feather session “Building the Open Metaverse”, which the two organized during SIGGRAPH 2021.
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MUSIC
Podcast theme, "SIGGRAPH," composed by Julius Dobos.
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LINKS
*Episode*
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaverse | https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/11/everyone-pitching-the-metaverse-has-a-different-idea-of-what-it-is/ | https://about.fb.com/news/2021/10/facebook-company-is-now-meta/ | https://cesium.com/open-metaverse-podcast/
*Social Media*
http://blog.siggraph.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/SIGGRAPHConferences | https://twitter.com/siggraph | https://www.youtube.com/user/ACMSIGGRAPH | https://www.instagram.com/acmsiggraph/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm-siggraph/
*Conference Websites*
https://s2021.siggraph.org/
https://s2022.siggraph.org/
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