i-Space: Past Events 2022/23

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only used in solving logical problems or applied in games such as the game of Go. It could also facilitate the creation of artworks. This workshop will introduce different AI tools used in art creation. We welcome everyone who feels interested in AI technology and its development in visual creation to join the workshop. Three online tools/platforms will be covered in the workshop to give you a taste of the application of AI technology in artistic creation.

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The workshop gives you the opportunity to create full color stickers with a vinyl cutter.

If you are interested, please refer to the online self-learning resources to learn more about Vinyl Cutter's use at Digital Makerspace.

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In this seminar, Mr Eugene Mak will share about creating geometrically accurate 3D models with photorealistic textures for mobile applications. He will briefly explain LiDAR and photogrammetry technologies and then focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each. In particular, he will introduce the practical applications and tips on applying these solutions based on the type of situations we may face. And he will also briefly talk about the downstream workflow and challenges. The technique he used is a balance between artistry and mechanics. He will illustrate how the quality of work early on can really reduce the overall downstream workload.

About the speaker: 

Mr Eugene Mak obtained a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Canada. Then he worked in aerospace engineering, designed the manufacturing methods for the Global Express business jet. He has been a commercial pilot in Hong Kong, operating the Boeing 777 since 2015. He has been formulated the current project for a number of years. But it was during COVID-19 that he had the time to delve deeper into producing a complete mobile application to meet his objective.

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Some IoT controllers are capable of serving as web servers and can communicate with other electronic devices within a private network.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• How to use a mobile phone or computer to control an IoT controller
• How to set up a network service on an IoT controller

The IoT Accessory Pack	ESP8266 Board	Sample App

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Ms Amber Zhang represents her team to share about the notion, concept and difficulty of their team project and how they developed an interactive Augmented Reality (AR) application to assist in building energy saving and maintenance based on the AI engine and Building Information Modelling (BIM) system. To bridge the gap between physical and virtual data, they applied AR technology to effectively reduce human information cognitive load by mapping between the digital world and physical environments. The proposed AR application is developed based on Revit Software and Unity engine that can be integrated with Mixed Reality (MR) headset, the HoloLens. The facility management staff can use contextual real-time visualisation data to facilitate their regular building maintenance activities. The system could be an ideal solution to tackle the difficulties in maintenance work.

About the speaker: 

Ms Amber Zhang is a postgraduate student from the Department of Building Environment. She and her team members won the champion of the Library's VR/AR Contest 2021/22. They will use HoloLens to explain and demonstrate their winning project.

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An Internet-of-Thing (IoT) component can be configured to collect real-time environmental data.  This workshop will teach you how to make a small scale weather monitoring station by integrating ESP8266 board with a temperature and humidity sensor. You could monitor the real-time and historical environmental data remotely over the cloud platform.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• How to do basic programming on ESP8266 board to control device's input and output
• How to generate data from IoT devices to aggregate and process data in Cloud service

Points to Note

• One set of IoT accessory pack will be given to each participant who has successfully registered and attended the workshop.

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AR is an enhanced version of the real-world environment through the use of digital visual elements, computer-generated perceptual information and sensory stimuli.

In the workshop, you will be able to gain a basic understanding of AR and learn how to develop AR applications in Unity. You will also be introduced to good practices for implementing emerging technologies.

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Metaverse is poised for explosive growth in the next decade, with major tech players such as Meta (Ex-Facebook) getting into the game to face existing metaverse platforms like Sandbox and Decentraland.

In this seminar, you will learn the beginnings of Metaverse, and its relationship to NFT. We will explore the difference between game and metaverse. Furthermore, we will quickly tour the experience provided by the leading metaverse, and also get to know a little more on up-and-coming metaverse. More importantly, we will tell you the inner workings of how to get involved, and how to actively participate and benefit from this rising trend.

About the speaker: 

Mr Jesse Co started his career in banking and finance, during which he worked for various listed companies in corporate finance capacity. He is currently the General Manager at Blockchain Solutions Limited, where he doubles as a Project Manager for blockchain and crypto projects while managing the company’s financial planning.

Mr Alex Lee is an inventor and entrepreneur with interest in semiconductors and STEM education. He had worked for high tech startups and companies in Silicon Valley, Israel, Greece, China and Hong Kong for over 30 years. In recent years, he founded EGG Technologies Limited and Alex's Workshop, which focus on designing STEM products for Hong Kong students.

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The workshop gives you the opportunity to create a wood puzzle game with a laser cutter.

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In the workshops, you will learn the following skills:

• Using SketchUp Free to create 3D models
• Adding colours and textures to customise models
• Applying useful shortcuts, commands and tips for repeated actions

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The workshop gives you the opportunity to create full color stickers with a vinyl cutter.

If you are interested, please refer to the online self-learning resources to learn more about Vinyl Cutter's use at Digital Makerspace.

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The workshop gives you the opportunity to create a wood puzzle game with a laser cutter.

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This workshop will consist of two parts.

In the first part, participants will learn the tips to  effective use the facilities of the One Button Studios to create better video footage, including:

• Introduction to the facilities e.g. projector, recording device and camera
• Tips for recording (including, the suitable position, colour of clothing, sound level and direction)
• Adjust the camera angle and focal length (Pan, Tilt, Zoom, auto focus, auto tracking)
• Using different colour backdrop system for specific usage
• Borrowing presenter from the Kiosk for using projector in OBS
   

In the second Part, participants might learnt how to use a simple editing tool with a free video editor and video maker (Capcut) to produce a video for their assignment or project, including:

• Split the footage, to edit in and out point of the footage, to freeze a frame
• Add overlay graphic or text
• Use Chroma key with virtual background
• Add caption
• Export the video with different formats

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In the workshops, you will learn the following skills:

• Convert physical objects into .FBX / .OBJ models
• How to scan objects with LiDAR and Photogrammetry
• How to clean up 3D meshes and make them "watertight"
• Mesh re-topography / Sculpting
• Custom UV maps
• Baking textures
• Exporting models
   

*Mobile phone is needed for 3D screening. Please bring along with your mobile phone and data cable with USB (type-A) plug.

And then also bring a couple objects for 3D screening.
(Objects size: preferably larger than a 3cm x 3cm x 3cm, and avoid reflective / transparent / featureless (i.e. plain surfaces) objects).

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In these workshops, you will learn:

• Navigating the Unity application
• Creating basic 3D objects and positioning them in the scene
• Manipulating and moving 3D objects via scripts
   

These workshops will consist of three sessions:

• 2:00pm - 4:30pm: Teaching session
• 4:30pm - 5:00pm: Q & A session
• 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Consultation and Practicing session

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Introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning for beginners.

In the workshops, you will try to use Lobe to collect and label some images. Lobe is simple models for training machine learning. No code or experience required. It is able to experience the process of machine learning into few easy steps.

Finally we will looking into some examples or possibilities of the application of the machine learning models.

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This workshop aims to promote music creation. We will guide participants to use simple digital music tools and techniques to produce music with/and sound effects. Participants will learn about the production process of popular music including melody creation, music arrangement and recording. We will also discuss the career pathway of the music industry, income sources and copyright issues for music creation.

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Join us for an exciting workshop on multimedia production and learn how to animate your own virtual characters using 3D pose tracker. In this workshop, we will guide you through the entire production process, from character creation to compositing your video and animation with live Chroma key and open broadcast software (OBS Studio). You will learn how to bring your characters to life and produce interesting videos for use in social media and presentations. This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to explore the world of multimedia production and unleash their creativity.  

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Join us for an exciting seminar where we will explore the latest developments in Virtual Reality (VR) and its wide-ranging applications. Our expert speakers will demonstrate handy tools and share insights on how VR is transforming the world of multimedia, design, and digital creation.

Whether you're a student, designer, or digital creator, this seminar is perfect for you to explore the potential of VR technology. Discover the latest trends and advancements, explore the application of VR in various industries, and see first-hand how VR tools can help you bring your creative ideas to life.

About the Speakers:

Ms Marva Wong graduated from Hong Kong Design Institute and has more than 10 years of experience in advertising and marketing strategy. She is passionate about multi-disciplinary development and promoting public welfare and youth affairs. Marva co-founded the non-profit organisation Hong Kong Multimedia Design Association and has led multiple non-profit organisations to plan and organise various art exhibitions, design projects, and youth programs in overseas and mainland cities. She has been involved in multiple cultural and art exhibitions and curation work. Marva founded the U-Wave Toastmasters Youth Club and served as the chairman of the Sham Shui Po District Youth Development Association.

Mr Aska Yeung is an experienced professional in the multimedia design industry for over 16 years. He has participated in numerous public and private design projects, and has worked on multimedia design, entertainment programs, and arts events to promote the multimedia industry in Hong Kong. He is passionate about curating events and exhibitions to deliver Art-Tech experiences to audiences. Mr Yeung is the Executive Chairman of the Hong Kong Multimedia Design Association that is dedicated to promoting the development of youth and the industry through various workshops, events, competitions, courses, internships, and exhibitions.

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Some IoT controllers are capable of serving as web servers and can communicate with other electronic devices within a private network.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• How to use a mobile phone or computer to control an IoT controller
• How to set up a network service on an IoT controller

The IoT Accessory Pack	ESP8266 Board	Sample App

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Mr Boston Yu represents his working team at the Student Maker Forum, sharing the concept, design and technology used to create the express book checkout kiosk, which is installed near the lift lobby area at 4/F South Wing of the Library. He will talk about the challenges and hurdles faced during the development process, and how he and his team resolved them. There is also a live demonstration of how users can borrow and return books easily and conveniently using the express book checkout kiosk, from scanning the library card to picking up the required materials.

About the Speaker:

Boston is a Year 1 student from the Department of the Building Environment and Energy Engineering who serves as a student helper at the i-Space of the Library. He is passionate about building 3D models and exploring new technologies.

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In this seminar, we dive into the world of augmented reality (AR). Join us to discover the latest trends and future developments of AR technology, explore the AR ecosystem and industry applications, and learn about the hardware, software and equipment required for AR development. Mr Aska Yeung will also share tips on how to choose appropriate tools for AR and perform demonstrations on the tools.

This seminar is perfect for  anyone who wants to understand the current state and daily applications of AR, beginners who seek opportunities to learn and apply AR, and students who are studying or interested in multimedia, design, AR digital industry, cultural and creative industries.

About the Speakers:

Ms Marva Wong graduated from Hong Kong Design Institute and has more than 10 years of experience in advertising and marketing strategy. She is passionate about multi-disciplinary development and promoting public welfare and youth affairs. Marva co-founded the non-profit organisation Hong Kong Multimedia Design Association and has led multiple non-profit organisations to plan and organise various art exhibitions, design projects, and youth programs in overseas and mainland cities. She has been involved in multiple cultural and art exhibitions and curation work. Marva founded the U-Wave Toastmasters Youth Club and served as the chairman of the Sham Shui Po District Youth Development Association.

Mr Aska Yeung is an experienced professional in the multimedia design industry for over 16 years. He has participated in numerous public and private design projects, and has worked on multimedia design, entertainment programs, and arts events to promote the multimedia industry in Hong Kong. He is passionate about curating events and exhibitions to deliver Art-Tech experiences to audiences. Mr Yeung is the Executive Chairman of the Hong Kong Multimedia Design Association that is dedicated to promoting the development of youth and the industry through various workshops, events, competitions, courses, internships, and exhibitions.

Video Recording (PolyU staff and students only)