200804 Sanctuary Sy Py
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The document outlines how Python is being used to create a re-mixable film experience, enabling audiences to interact with narratives similarly to video games. It discusses tools for storytellers and fans, a virtual studio platform for managing story lifecycles, and various modes of film presentation. Key themes include the importance of accessibility, community involvement, and the evolving nature of storytelling through technology.
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200804 Sanctuary Sy Py
- 1. SyPy intro to Team Sanctuary How python is powering the re-mixable film experience
- 2. overview Quickfire presentation Code demo Chat
- 3. MOD Films An improved studio system Online support for storytellers Fun for audiences A more empowering story Scalable narrative Re-usable assets New formats More possibilities
- 4. 1) the re-mixable film format Titles you can play with like an instrument Titles you can MOD like a video game Access to story universe via: traditional release (e.g. DVD-Video, Blu-Ray) web platform (e.g. ‘virtual studio’ tools) web service (e.g. API for user generated content apps, pro tools used in sequel etc…) fans (e.g. authorised and unauthorised use online and offline)
- 5. Sanctuary (pilot / prototype) Cinema (passive) mode sci-fi short, shot on 35mm film, finished as HD Browser mode asset library (entire project CC licensed) Feeder mode - access to new modes (aka ‘MODs’) 2 sample MODs: ‘ Groover’ casual game MOD ‘ Switch’ sample tool MOD for DJ/VJs
- 6. 2) the virtual studio “modfilms.net” Web services for story-telling Support for full story lifecycle from idea to re-mix in 100 years time Resources for fans for two-way relationship with story-tellers B2B (hosting, tracking, management) B2C (marketing, entertainment, education)
- 7. language considerations “ It’s all about the script” “ Test often test early” “ Always be prototyping” Geek culture - “shiny new things” Industry trends Lua (games) Python (post) Ruby, Java, C#, <insert here>
- 8. rapid R&D turbogears trac pygame Twisted mod_python Maya Shake Blender panda 3D
- 9. open pipelines turbogears ‘ Rails for python’ option Mash-up framework of existing tools CherryPy SQLite MochiKit Genshi etc… Video documentation
- 10. open pipelines trac issue tracking TracShot plugin track film/TV shots manage post production workflows assign work to VFX artists track feedback and budgets email/SMS alerts
- 11. python pros and cons + Post pipeline support + Low barrier to entry + Accessible – explicit syntax + Portable – Jython, IronPython, Boost + Re-mix friendly (e.g. reload function) + R.A.D. friendly + Not trendy – “Keep it simple stupid…” Not trendy – “I prefer Ruby…” Search disaster “python”, “film”, “scripting” Key benefits are medium to long term
- 12. Lessons learned Re-mix culture creates coding opportunities (more fun for geeks) Re-versioning is inevitable and nothing new (new golden age for storytelling?) Language proliferation is unavoidable (but think twice) Accessibility matters (to keep stories alive)
- 13. Get involved Community sites (google ‘remixable films’) - http://remixablefilms.multiply.com “ Team Sanctuary” volunteers “ Commando IT” freelancers Private trials [email_address] http:// modfilms.com /contact