16 September 2023: PDF

CERTH partners

Abstract

MediaVerse partners at CERTH held a presentation at NOESIS Astroparty 2023 titled “Disinformation: Risks and Countermeasures. What Should We Know?”. The presentation (in Greek) refers to the MediaVerse project.

06 July 2023: PDF by Anna and PDF by Estella & Iris

Anna Matamala (UAB), Estella Oncins (UAB), Iris Serrat-Roozen (VIU)

Abstract

At the 2023 “Media For All 10” Conference in Antwerp, MediaVerse partners presented twice. Anna Matamala (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) gave a talk titled “Co-creating accessible videos: the Mediaverse CROMA experience”.

Estella Oncins (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) and Iris Serrat-Roozen (Universidad Internacional de Valencia) held a presentation titled “Making accessibility agile: new challenges and opportunities”.

24 June 2023: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

UAB’s Pilar Orero presented MediaVerse as an example for fair copyright management and automated subtitling at the 2023 ACB (American Council of the Blind) Conference and Convention.

20 June 2023: PDF

Ksenia Skriptchenko (DW)

Abstract

At the 2023 Global Media Forum (GMF), Ksenia Skriptchenko (DW) presented together with her colleagues Eva Lopez and Kay Macquarrie. They presented current EU research projects that DW takes part in. Among other things, Ksenia mentioned/ acknowledged MediaVerse and one of its use cases involing the creation of 360° videos.

16 June 2023: PDF

Violeta Vasileva (Artshare)

Abstract

MediaVerse partner Violeta Vasileva (Artshare) presented at CLE (Cultural Literacy Everywhere) 2023, a hybrid event hosted by the University of Oslo (15–17 June 2023). The Conference is designed to generate active discussions on creative practices in the digital age, focusing on thinking, talking, and showing what such practices can be or can become. Vasilevas presentation was titled “Art and AI: Unpacking the Complexities of Truth and Reality in the Digital Space”, during which she presented MediaVerse and the Artshare use case.

14 June 2023: PDF

Abstract

UAB’s Anna Matamala presented MediaVerse, its immersive use cases and use of blockchain at the 2023 Web Accessibility Conference.

07 June 2023: Video (YouTube)

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

Pilar Orero (UAB) talked about MediaVerse and how to communicate sustainability at the 2023 EU Green Week Webinar.

24–26 May 2023: Video (YouTube)

Evangelia Kartsounidou, Akis Papadopoulos, Nikos Sarris (CERTH)

Abstract

Our CERTH partners joined the 2023 BEYOND Conference for three whole days and talked about MediaVerse (see video link above – in Greek). They also had a booth, presented live demos and handed out MediaVerse leaflets.

24 May 2023: PDF

Antonio Calvo García del Valle (ATOS)

Abstract

ATOS’s Antonio Calvo García del Valle presented and demonstrated the MediaVerse platform in all its technical details at the 2023 NEM Summit.

24 May 2023: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

Pilar Orero from UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) joined the 2023 NEM Summit to talk about accessibility and EU funding. She presented MediaVerse, among others, as an example for accessibility.

17 May 2023: PDF

Anna Matamala (UAB)

Abstract

MediaVerse partner Anna Matamala (UAB) talked, among other things, about MediaVerse and its use cases at the United International College in Xiangzhou, China. She participated online. Her presentation was titled: “Media Accessibility: Research and Training”. See image for an impression of the talk.

19 April 2023: PDF

Nico Patz (DW)

Abstract

At the 8th Live Subtitling and Accessibility Symposium in Barcelona, Nico Patz talked about the MediaVerse project, its use cases and how it enables the subtitling of immersive experiences. Find out more.

19 April 2023: PDF

Estella Oncins (UAB) and Iris Serrat Roozen (Universidad Internacional de Valencia)

Abstract

At the 8th Live Subtitling and Accessibility Symposium in Barcelona, Estella Oncins (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) and Iris Serrat Roozen (Universidad Internacional de Valencia) presented the main issues related to copyright management in the audiovisual field. Among other things, they talked about the blockchain technology developed within MediaVerse.

29 March 2023: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

Pilar Orero (UAB) held a presentation titled “Green Media Accessibility: Let’s Join the Green Revolution!” at the 2023 International Conference Professional Communication and Translation Studies in Timișoara, Romania. Among other things, she talked about the MediaVerse project.

02 March 2023: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At a 2023 IAAP EU Series Webinar, MediaVerse partner Pilar Orero (UAB) held a presentation titled “Super Accessibility: Immersive Media for All”. Among other things, she mentioned MediaVerse and creating 360° videos.

16 February 2023: Video via website (YouTube)

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

Pilar Orero (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) presented MediaVerse in the Future of Interface Workshop. The recorded presentation is now available in the Auditorium of the Future of Interface Website, in the XR virtual worlds accessibility session.

The Future of Interface Workshop had over 1500 registrants and featured 50+ expert panelists from academia, mainstream and AT industries, government, consumer groups, and more.

26 January 2023: PDF

Nico Patz (DW)

Abstract

After an overview of the platform and how it supports content creators, especially with respect to co-creation and fair content sharing and monetization, Nico Patz (DW) gave some examples how MediaVerse’s Authoring Tools FADER and VRodos (see Tools Section) enable the creation of Interactive Immersive Experiences using the content from the MediaVerse Asset Managament System. He presented this at the EBU Production Technology Seminar in Genenva.

15 December 2022: Video (YouTube)

Anna Matamala (UAB)

Abstract

In an online event hosted by Vanessa Enríquez, UAB’s Anna Matamala explains media accessibility and how automatic translation can support it.

06 December 2022: PDF

Ioannis Sarridis, Christos Koutlis, Olga Papadopoulou, Symeon Papadopoulos (CERTH)

Abstract

At the 2022 Multimedia Big Data IEEE International Conference, our MediaVerse partners from CERTH held a presentation titled “Leveraging Large-Scale Multimedia Datasets to Refine Content Moderation Models”.

29 November 2022: PDF

Akis Papadopoulos (CERTH)

Abstract

At the 9th “Technology Forum“, our partner Akis Papadopoulos (CERTH) presented a poster introducing MediaVerse.

28 November 2022: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

MediaVerse partner Pilar Oreo (UAB) held a presentation titled “User requirements for accessible VR experiences” at the India EU Workshop on Inclusive Design and Standardization in Bangalore, and talked about MediaVerse and the Co-Creation of 360° videos.

25 November 2022: PDF

Yiannis Kompatsiaris (CERTH)

Abstract

At the 23rd International Conference on Intelligent Data Engineering and Automated Learning (IDEAL) in Manchester (UK), Yiannis Kompatsiaris (CERTH) held a presentation titled “Content, Context and Propagation Approaches for Fighting Disinformation” and mentioned MediaVerse as a related project.

09–11 November 2022: PDF

Anna Matamala, Estella Oncins, Víctor García-Melero, Mariona González-Sordé (UAB)

Abstract

At the 2022 CIDICO Congress (IV Congreso Internacional de Innovación Docente e Investigación en Educación Superior: Retos de la actualización en la enseñanza de las Áreas de Conocimiento), UAB partners held a presentation titled “Raising awareness on accessibility through co-created videos using the Mediaverse ecosystem: the CROMA experience in primary schools”. Read more about MediaVerse’s UAB use cases here.

09 November 2022: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At the Tech Deep Dive Conference 2022 UAB’s Pilar Orero presented specific requirements for subtitling in 360° video. She lead the session “Technology applications: XR and Immersive technologies”.

14–16 October 2022: PDF

EUIT members (UAB use case partners)

Abstract

At the annual ENOTHE conference, Occupational Therapy Educators from EUIT (who worked with UAB during use case pilots) held a presentation titled “University Service-Learning Project: Co-creation of 360º videos with interactive immersive experiences for health”. Learn more about this MediaVerse use case here.

29 September – 1 October 2022: Poster, Video (YouTube)

Akis Papadopoulos, Nikos Sarris, Evangelia Kartsounidou (CERTH)

Abstract

Our partners from CERTH were at BEYOND 2022 for the entirety of the conference. They had a booth, showed videos and handed out MediaVerse leaflets to introduce the project to everyone there.

See photos of the booth: Photo 1, Photo 2. Videos that were shown can be found on the MediaVerse YouTube Channel.

28 September 2022: Video (YouTube)

Victor Garcia Melero (UAB)

Abstract

At the Europeana Conference 2022, UAB’s Victor Garcia Melero presented experience and feedback from the Use Case 2 pilots on creating interactive 360° stories with FADER and how to make such stories accessible.

27 September 2022: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At the Parma International Conference “Il traduttore visibile”, Pilar Orero explained the concept of blockchain, what it means for the Digital Economy in Europe and how it is used in MediaVerse, including a very detailed walkthrough demonstrating the MediaVerse platform and how it enables fair sharing and monetisation of content, respecting the creators’ copyrights.

04 September 2022: Image

Marta Brescia-Zapata (UAB), Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At the “79ma Mostra del Cinema di Venezia” (Venice, Italy), MediaVerse partners Marta Brescia-Zapata and Pilar Orero (UAB) represented the MediaVerse project. The “Subtitling of Immersive Media Content”-panel was organized by SUB-TI with Mediaverse and TRACTION. In the beginning, a MediaVerse video was shown.

10 June 2022: PDF

Nico Patz (DW)

Abstract

At Future Week Bergen 2022, Nico Patz had the opportunity to promote the release of the first version of the MediaVerse Node to an interested crowd of media professionals in a short project pitch.

30 May 2022: PDF

Symeon Papadopoulos (CERTH)

Abstract

At EBU’s Metadata Developer Network’s online workshop MDN2022, project coordinator Symeon presented how MediaVerse contributes to democratising the world of media creation using AI-driven tools, among others for semantic annotation of content, but also offering several tools & services to support content creators.

30 May 2022: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At the 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (held in Vienna and online), Pilar Orero (UAB) held a presentation titled “Green Immersive Education for All” and, among other things, talked about one of UAB’s MediaVerse use cases involving CROMA.

24 May 2022: Video (YouTube)

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

Pilar Orero (UAB) joined the Lecture Series to celebrate the 50th Anniverary of the Institue of Apllied Linguistics at Warsaw University (held in Warsaw and online). In Spanish, she presented “Blockchain as a circular economy facilitator for media accessibility” and mentions MediaVerse. See Screenshot 1 and Screenshot 2 of the presentation to get an impression. Click here to learn more about MediaVerse and Blockchain.

11 May 2022: Video (Zoom Recording)

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

Pilar Orero (UAB) and Andy Quested (EBU) discussed “What happens to accessibility in the world of VR and the metaverse? What have we learned so far?” in the Thematic Workshop at the ITU Intersector Rapporteur Group on Audiovisual Media Accessibility. Many of Pilar’s examples were taken from experiments made with FADER in the MediaVerse project.

The one-hour recording includes contributions by other particpants and the discussion after the presentations.

17 March 2022: PDF

Marta Brescia-Zapata (UAB), Pilar Orero (UAB), Andrew Duchowski (Clemson University), Chris J Hughes (Salford University), Krzysztof Krejtz (SWPS University)

Abstract

Extended reality is reinventing our approach to work, learning, culture, and social interaction. Nevertheless, the integration of accessible services within immersive environments is still in progress. This presentation introduces new prototyping for immersive captioning and discusses how to achieve an optimal and fully inclusive viewing experience.

15 March 2022: PDF

Marta Brescia-Zapata (UAB), Pilar Orero (UAB), Chris Hughes (Salford University), Krzysztof Krejtz (SWPS University), Andrew Duchowski (Clemson University)

Abstract

360º video needs to be accessible. The main goal of the EU2020 project MediaVerse is to create a prototype to understand how to produce, interact and consume media content in immersive HMD. This presentation summarises the findings from making a three-minute immersive video narrative fully accessible.

04 December 2021: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At the International Conference on Translation and Interpreting of Specialised Discourses: Theoretical and Practical Approaches to Accessibility, Pilar Orero spoke about the difficulties and opportunities concerning accessibility in new media experiences and demonstrated some accessibility aspects of UAB’s immersive MediaVerse productions.

03 December 2021: PDF

Anna Matamala (UAB)

Abstract

At the International Conference on Translation and Interpreting of Specialised Discourses: Theoretical and Practical Approaches to Accessibility, Anna Matamala presented various new approaches towards including Audio Description in media production and demonstrated the co-creation and accessibility aspects of UAB’s immersive MediaVerse productions.

19 November 2021: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

MediaVerse partner Pilar Orero (UAB) joined an ITU Standardisation Workshop about „The Future User Experience for Television“. Pilar talked about future accessibility for television in Europe and includes the MediaVerse project. Read the outcome report: Page 9, Session 2.

17 November 2021: PDF

Estella Oncins (UAB)

Abstract

Estella Oncins presented the TransMedia Catalonia Research Group (TIM) and their research projects to students of UAB’s MUTEI (Máster Universitario de Traducción y Estudios Interculturales). Her presentation, titled “Researching Media Accessibility”, introduced MediaVerse as one of the projects that TIM/ UAB are involved in.

17 November 2021: PDF

Anna Matamala (UAB), Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

“Social Inequalities and Quality of Life“ is an international conference organized by the Research Institute for Quality of Life at the Romanian Academy and the Romanian Sociological Association. On 17 November 2021, MediaVerse partners Pilar Orero and Anna Matamala (UAB) joined the panel “Challenges of Ageing: Health and the Labor Market” and presented their paper “Equal opportunities beyond disabilities: Leaving no one behind in media accessibility research“. They also mentioned MediaVerse.

16 November 2021: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At a “So Close” Training Workshop in Bologna (Italy), Pilar Orero (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) talked about what Accessibility Guidelines should/ could look like and presented MediaVerse as well as one of its use cases.

16 November 2021: PDF, Video (YouTube)

Anna Matamala (UAB)

Abstract

Anna Matamala (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) presented methodologies and ethical aspects of involving users in accessibility research, explaining how to adapt user research methodologies to diverse user groups as we have in the MediaVerse project and, more generally, the rights and rules that need to be respected in such activities. She presented at the LEAD ME Winter School 2021.

15 November 2021: PDF, Video (YouTube)

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At the LEAD ME WinterTraining School Madrid 2021, MediaVerse partner Pilar Orero (Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona) held a presentation titled “Sign Language Personalisation: Towards Diversity and Integration”. She also gave the UAB MediaVerse use case a shoutout.

23 September 2021: PDF

Dimitrios Ververidis (CERTH)

Abstract

A presentation on how the integration of easy-to-use tools and templates in common platforms like WordPress can enable a much wider range of users to create 3D, VR and other immersive experiences. Dimitrios Ververidis (CERTH) presented this at ERASMUS+ SILVHER project “Final Multiplier event program” at PAMUKKALE University, Tourism Faculty, Denizli, Turkey.

03 September 2021: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At BİLTEVT’2021 (International Barrier-Free Informatics Technology Congress), held online and in Manisa (Turkey), Pilar Orero (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) held a presentation titled “Lead-Me COST Action: A research network for media accessibility” and mentioned/ acknowledged MediaVerse.

30 July 2021: PDF

Marta Brescia-Zapata (UAB)

Abstract

A presentation on how XR technologies enable easy, fast and affordable access for wide audiences and why Immersive Experiences should be accessible by design.

24 July 2021: Video (YouTube)

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At UTICamp, Pilar Orero presents different concepts of barriers and how subtitles and translation, among others, can improve accessibility.

11 July 2021: PDF

Anna Matamala (UAB), Pilar Orero (UAB), Ester Hedberg (UAB)

Abstract

At IAMCR “Nairobi” 2021 (International Association for Media and Communication Research), UAB partners Anna Matamala, Pilar Orero and Ester Hedberg held a presentation titled “Audio Description and Audio Subtitling/Captioning: Two complementary but very different accessibility services”. They also presented UAB’s MediaVerse use case.

08 July 2021: Video (YouTube)

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

Pilar Orero (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) gave the keynote talk at the LEAD ME Summer Training School Warsaw 2021 (online). She presented MediaVerse in the context of accessibility legisation applied to immersive environments and monetisation of accessibility features (21:40–29:55).

07 July 2021: PDF

Víctor García Melero (UAB)

Abstract

At the Mobile Week Mataró (@Technocampus), our partner Víctor García Melero (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) presented MediaVerse and the Fader tool for filming 360° videos with a presentation titled “Introducció als entorns immersius” (translation: “Introduction to immersive environments”).

15 June 2021: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

MediaVerse partner Pilar Orero (UAB) held a presentation titled “La Inmersion: Un Nuevo Formato para la Formacion de una Sociedad Inclusiva” at AEBR 2021 (The Association of European Border Regions). In Spanish, she talked about immersion as a new format for shaping an inclusive society and mentioned MediaVerse.

14 May 2021: PDF

Marta Brescia-Zapata (UAB), Víctor García Melero (UAB)

Abstract

MediaVerse partners Marta Brescia-Zapata and Víctor García Melero (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) gave a talk titled “Traction and MediaVerse at Faberllull: Science, Technology and Humanities or Digital Humanities and Science?” at TIM 2021 (TransMedia Catalonia International Meeting).

08 May 2021: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At CHI 2021, Pilar Orero (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) presented how accessibility services can enhance engaging immersive experiences.

26 March 2021: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At the 2021 “PCTS 12 Conference: TIMISOARA“, MediaVerse partner Pilar Orero (UAB) held a presentation titled “The Audiovisual Media Explosion”. Here, she also presented the MediaVerse project. See conference program.

26 March 2021: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

At the 2021 ACM Multimedia Systems Conference (MMSys), Pilar Orero (UAB) held a presentation titled “Peter Pan and Audiovisual Translation”. Among other things, she talked about the importance of media accessibility and the MediaVerse project.

24 February 2021: PDF

Symeon Papadopoulos (CERTH)

Abstract

A presentation on how blockchain can support media rights management in the MediaVerse approach by Symeon Papadopoulos (CERTH) at “ICT Verticals and Horizontals for Blockchain Standardisation”.

27 January 2021: PDF

Estella Oncins (UAB), Marta Brescia-Zapata (UAB)

Abstract

A presentation on Vulnerable Groups and how emerging technologies can support their inclusion in socitey and culture by our partners at UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona).

17 January 2021: Podcast Interview

Pilar Orero (UAB)

Abstract

PODCAST | Francesca Raffi interviews Pilar Orero, full professor of Audiovisual Translation at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain). Pilar talks about one of the most important international conferences on media accessibility, and, of course, the MediaVerse project.

11 December 2020: PDF

Pau Pamplona (UAB)

Abstract

Pau Pamplona from UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) presented MediaVerse at TIM (TransMedia Catalonia International Meeting) and how it will support various target groups in producing, sharing and consuming accessible immersive “media for all”.

02 December 2020: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB), Clara Delgado (CEAPAT), Anna Matamala (UAB)

Abstract

At the 9th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion (DSAI 2020, held online), MediaVerse partners Pilar Orero and Anna Matamala held a presentation together with their colleague Clara Delgado. Titled “Easy to Read Standardisation. Some Steps towards an International Standard”, they acknowleged accessibility as a main topic in one of MediaVerse’s use cases.

02 December 2020: PDF

Pilar Orero (UAB), Chris J Hughes (Salford University), Marta Brescia-Zapata (UAB)

Abstract

At the 9th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion (DSAI 2020, held online), MediaVerse partners Pilar Orero and Marta Brescia-Zapata (UAB) held a presentation together with their colleague Chris J Hughes (Salford University). Titled “Evaluating Subtitle Readability in Media Immersive Environments”, it dealt with readability as an accessibility factor and mentioned the work of the MediaVerse project.

23 November 2020: PDF, Video (YouTube)

Symeon Papadopoulos (CERTH)

Abstract

Symeon Papadopoulos (Information Technologies Institute (CERTH ITI)) presents the European H2020 project “MediaVerse” as part of the LEAD ME Winter Training School.