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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on January 8.

Updates from CLOUDS

Update #4 - For backers only · Jun 5, 2013 · 1 comment

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Thank you!

Update #3 · Jan 4, 2013 · comment

Dear CLOUDS supporters,

THANK YOU for your enthusiasm, support and trust!

CLOUDS reached the 100% mark this morning, with four days remaining. Your support reaffirms our belief in this community, founded on sharing, generosity and collaboration. We are honored to be given the opportunity to present the stories of these artists in a new way. 

Please help us continue to spread the word. The next few days are the last chance to get first edition collectible data capsules and enroll in the beta tester program. Additional funding will cycle back to the community, extending our ability to commission artists in the film to create original artwork for the CLOUDS universe.

We will continue using Kickstarter to send small updates with our success and challenges as we set out to complete the film. You are our primary audience and, more importantly, the inspiration for this work. We can’t wait to begin production!

- James and Jonathan

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CLOUDS Preview: Bruce Sterling

Update #2 · Jan 2, 2013 · comment

Dear CLOUDS supporters,

We have an exciting new video to share with you today from the CLOUDS archive: an excerpt with science fiction author and design futurist Bruce Sterling. Please share through twitter or facebook to help us reach our goal by Tuesday the 8th!

https://vimeo.com/56645188

Enjoy,

James + Jonathan

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CLOUDS Holiday update: news from the RGBDToolkit community

Update #1 · Dec 22, 2012 · comment

Dear CLOUDS Backers,

Thanks to your generous support during the first half of our campaign, we've reached 60% of our $25k goal. Please help us to spread the word!

Raising these funds will enable us to bring together a crew of talented collaborators from the community and begin production on the interactive documentary.

Meanwhile we have some exciting updates to share from the RGBD open source community:

RGBDToolkit Beta 4

Yesterday we released a new version of the RGBDToolkit software with some new features requested by filmmakers in the community: a Windows version, and a method for importing data into other 3D applications.

Download the new version at http://www.rgbdtoolkit.com and be sure to watch Alexander's quick tutorial for integration with Maya: https://vimeo.com/56143282

New Community Films

Over the past month we’ve seen the release of several amazing new projects using the RGBDToolkit.

Delphic "Introduction to Collections" by SoupCo https://vimeo.com/53037240
"Benediction" by Tim Parsons: https://vimeo.com/55735917
“Sharp Practice” Circa Survive music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYw_WodzORs

You can see more community projects at http://www.rgbdtoolkit.com/projects.html 

We're working on a new trailer featuring some exciting segments from CLOUDS. Stay tuned and have a happy holiday season!

- James + Jonathan

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Nov 28, 2012 - Jan 8, 2013

  • Pledge $2 or more

    79 backers

    THANK YOU: your name will appear in the friends section of our website and interactive documentary.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $10 or more

    61 backers

    CLOUDS PRINT: Receive a one-of-a-kind screenshot from the documentary reproduced as a 4’’ x 6’’ glossy digital photo print, showing a subject of your choice.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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    325 backers

    CLOUDS DOWNLOAD: Receive the interactive documentary as an application for Mac or Windows.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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    124 backers Limited (26 of 150 left)

    TICKET TO SCREENING: Join us for the world premiere of CLOUDS at Eyebeam in NYC. This reward also includes the CLOUDS download.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $60 or more

    110 backers

    DATA CAPSULE: Receive CLOUDS, the interactive documentary on a limited edition, laser etched USB drive. In addition, this reward ships with a unique 4”x6” print from the movie.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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  • Pledge $125 or more

    24 backers Limited (76 of 100 left)

    BETA TESTER PROGRAM: Gain early access to preview releases of the interactive documentary. You can help us work out the kinks by providing feedback and bug reports. This includes the CLOUDS data capsule, a ticket to the premiere, and your name in the credits as a beta tester.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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  • Pledge $200 or more

    10 backers All gone!

    EASTER EGG: Leave your mark in the CLOUDS universe. We will work with you during development to insert a fun concept, sound byte, or meme into our application for others to discover. This reward includes the CLOUDS data capsule, a ticket to the premiere, and your name in the credits.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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  • Pledge $400 or more

    10 backers

    RGBD DO-IT-YOURSELF KIT: Everything needed to get started making RGBD movies: two 3D-printed mounting rigs compatible with the Microsoft Kinect and ASUS Xtion Pro Live; a calibration checkerboard; the RGBDToolkit 1.0 software installer; and two technical support calls with our team. This includes the CLOUDS download, a ticket to the premiere, and enrollment in the beta-tester program.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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  • Pledge $750 or more

    1 backer

    FINE ART PRINT: Featuring a CLOUDS subject of your choice, printed at ultra-high resolution and mounted under plexiglass, ready to hang. (The format of this print is a 16’’x24’’ C-Metallic Kodak Ultra Endura.) This includes the CLOUDS download, a ticket to the premiere, and enrollment in the beta-tester program.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    RGBD VIDEO PORTRAIT: Commission a portrait or home movie of you or your loved ones, filmed by us. You will receive a wall-mountable standalone video player to install in your home. (If you’re interested in this option, please contact us in advance to discuss what you would like to make and to work out any travel logistics). This includes the CLOUDS data capsule, a ticket to the premiere, and enrollment in the beta-tester program, plus your name and/or company logo prominently featured in the credits as a sponsor.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    EXTENDED VERSION OF CLOUDS: Delivered on an optimally-prepared computer, ready for variable dimension display. Intended for media art festivals and screenings, this exclusive version has an expanded database of high resolution videos, much more than will fit on the data capsule. In addition, you receive the CLOUDS data capsule, a ticket to the premiere, and enrollment in the beta-tester program plus your name and/or company logo prominently featured in the credits as a sponsor.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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  • Pledge $7,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)

    RGBD FILMMAKING WORKSHOP: We will fly anywhere in the world to teach RGBD filmmaking to the members of your team, agency, laboratory, school, or hackerspace. You provide the flights and accommodations, Kinect sensors and HD video cameras; we'll bring enough custom toolkit hardware to accommodate up to 15 participants. In addition, you receive the CLOUDS data capsule, a ticket to the premiere, and enrollment in the beta-tester program plus your name and/or company logo prominently featured in the credits as a sponsor.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013