Hi Mar,
Have you looked at behind the scenes uses of Glass ? I am initially
thinking of real-time documentation of conservation work, collection
surveys, condition checks, security sweeps, etc. How good is the display
and the captured video/images?
Or alternatively is the output good enough for preparing content for
others? Often curators and other specialists might do a walk through of
an exhibition or a tour of a site for small groups of important
visitors, how well could this experience be captured, would it be
realistic for people to virtually follow a specialist on a live tour and
be able to interact, post/ask questions etc ?
Joe
On 24/06/14 16:54, Mar Dixon wrote:
> I've had Glass for little over 6 months. My original intention was to see
> how they could be used in cultural venues but no one has taken me up on the
> offer to use them. Excuses have been mainly that Glass is stupid and/or
> going to fail, etc. Sad that such strong opinions were formulated before
> anyone really had a go with them.
>
> I've done a few research workshops where I gave the Glass to people and
> listened to how they want to use them. The bottom line was many found a
> reason to think about getting them (once, of course, the price came down).
> Most of the really good ideas related to health/accessibility so not
> really cultural specific. However, it does indicate that the general
> public will be more receptive to wearable tech in the near future.
>
> Personally, I'm not quite sure what or where museums can use Glass.
> Wearable tech is suppose to be innovative and pushing data that can be
> found on your website onto your eye is not innovative. The challenge is to
> stop looking at what we already have available and look at what is missing
> - then creating a unique response to that need.
>
> Not sure museums are up for the challenge as many are still concentrating
> on apps. My offer for museums / developers to use my Glass still stands
> though. :-)
>
>
>
> On 24 June 2014 10:23, Graham Davies <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Just want to bring this topic to the surface again...
>>
>> Is anyone out there looking to develop anything or experiment with Google
>> Glass for cultural organisations?
>>
>> Just wondering before considering the 'Glass Explorer Programme'
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Graham Davies
>> Digital Programmes Manager
>> Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
>>
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