A "Virtual" Night with Austin Caine (Cause)

Hello,

Come join us on Wednesday, Oct 4th in a relaxed and comfortable social atmosphere for XR networking and schmoozing. Our speaker is Austin Caine, better known as "Cause" (See Bio below) who will demo his and Christi Fenison's Flying Saucer Virtual Nightclub. The nightclub can have up to 300 people! Bring a headset to join in the fun. We will cast the Nightclub so everyone can see what is going on.

We are at a new location, Studio 1212 on 10th St, which is just a stone's throw from Uptown Charlotte. There is parking in front, back, and across the street and it is about a 15 min walk from the CPCC rail stop. We will meet from 6-8pm but feel free to come early and stay late. Still looking for a sponsor to get food but we will bring water and soft drinks. The venue allows alcohol but it is BYOB.

If you are involved in VR or AR and would like to get the mic for a few minutes, please reach out to me so I can add you to the agenda.

And finally, we are now associated with NCXR (pronounced Nicer) which brings together XR people across North Carolina. Here are links:

Linked In: (22) (NCXR) North Carolina XR | Groups | LinkedIn
Discord: https://discord.gg/tgX27Hg58M

Thanks and we are looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday Oct 4th.

Steven
sfreund830@gmail.com

AUSTIN CAINE (CAUSE)
Co-Founder, Cause + Christi
Immersive XR Designer
Virtual Nightclub Owner

Austin Caine, better known as "Cause" in the virtual reality landscape, is a North Carolina native and seasoned professional in the fields of XR design and immersive storytelling. Co-founding Cause + Christi, a pioneering XR production company, was a natural progression from a rich background in production, encompassing roles as a photographer, filmmaker, and audio engineer. His early years were nurtured amidst vibrant theater and nightlife scenes, where he absorbed invaluable experiences from a plethora of artists, technicians, DJs, VJs, and directors. This vibrant background served as the perfect mixture to hone his skills in 3D modeling, lighting design, visual effects, and more.
Today, Austin is a beacon in the evolving space of immersive narratives, steering his company to create mobile-optimized 3D environments that redefine live, multi-user virtual reality events. Cause + Christi is recognized for its significant contributions to the "metaverse," having facilitated a myriad of projects ranging from virtual festivals and red carpet premieres to holographic projections and live interactive experiences. Their expertise is underscored by a commitment to integrating groundbreaking technology with compelling storytelling and beautiful visuals, bridging the gap between the virtual and the tangible.

At the forefront of revolutionizing entertainment and education, Austin is keenly interested in exploring the potentials of volumetric and motion-captured recordings, which can be married with animated environments to craft breathtaking new productions. His vision extends to the creation of hologram concerts, virtual puppet theatres, and even entire immersive cinema, reimagining the boundaries of entertainment.
Austin's expertise doesn't stop at the director's chair; his technical proficiency spans a range of roles including graphic design, code development, and 3D modeling, making him a versatile asset in this new age of spatial entertainment. In fact his latest endeavor aspires to bring about the world's first platform agnostic, VR-friendly, WebXR-supported, multi-app virtual nightclub experience. That's right! Come witness the beginnings of a historic moment together with a live multi-user demo this new space. Bring your VR headset!