Today is the final day of our 4-days Artist Residency, where six incredible artists collaborated with us to create one of the levels of the upcoming Infinite Museum VR experience. 🎥 These talented creators transformed their unique skills into immersive worlds, evocative soundscapes, and captivating stories. 💻 But this residency wasn’t just about innovation—was about connecting the South & East Lincolnshire community to the power of art and technology in preserving our shared heritage.✨ Stay tuned as we introduce each artist and share behind-the-scenes glimpses of how they’re bringing their art form into the VR realm. This project is part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership National Portfolio Organisation programme, funded by Arts Council England. #MBD #InfiniteMuseum #VRArt #CommunityAndHeritage #ArtistResidency #VR
MBD (metro-boulot-dodo)
Entertainment
Leicester, England 234 followers
Creative Digital Storytelling. We share stories using a blend of art and immersive technology.
About us
MBD (formerly known as METRO-BOULOT-DODO) is a UK based arts organisation that specialises in telling stories using immersive technology. MBD is not for profit organisation and Arts Council England National Portfolio organisation. The team are passionate about using arts and technology to create exciting new experiences and make a difference to the world. MBD is driven by making a positive social impact through the work it does. In 2019 MBD was nominated for a Digital Catapult Platinum award, recognising the company as one of the 25 most innovative companies in the UK. More recently, MBD has been selected to join the Createch 100 Ones To Watch Showcase in June 2020, by the Creative Industries Council. MBD has been leading innovation within the arts sector by using Virtual Reality (VR), 3D animation and games engine technology to create beautiful and emotive arts experiences.
- Website
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http://www.mbd.limited
External link for MBD (metro-boulot-dodo)
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Leicester, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- immersive, virtual reality, arts, storytelling, digital art, narrative, social good, augmented reality, projection mapping, immersive theatre, culture, installations, and online media
Locations
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Primary
2-4 Silver Walk
Leicester, England LE1 5EW, GB
Employees at MBD (metro-boulot-dodo)
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Chitraj (Raj) Singh
CEO & Founder @MindHug | Mental Health Advocate | 20 LSE Alumni shaping the world since 1895 | Former PRA, Bank of England & FSA (FCA predecessor)…
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Paul Long
Director at MBD (metro-boulot-dodo)
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John Whall
Participation and Outreach Lead/Digital Participation Artist using Immersive Technology
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Hannah Brookes
Coach | Business Specialist | Motorsport | Renewables
Updates
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Last weekend, we had an incredible and productive time at the Infinite Museum #workshop with an amazing group of #youngpeople! They immersed themselves in the world of #VirtualReality, #3Dmodelling, and #UnrealEngine, creating some truly remarkable objects. 💻 These creations, along with many others, will be showcased in the Cabinet of Curiosity level of the Infinite Museum VR experience, which everyone will be able to explore using a VR headset in March 2025!
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Dive into the exciting world of #VirtualReality creation with the MBD team. 🌟 Time is running out to register for the Infinite Museum workshops in #Spalding! Young people can join us on November 23rd and 24th at Ayscoughfee Hall to explore storyboarding, 3D modelling, and game design. It’s a unique, hands-on opportunity you won’t want to miss! To secure your FREE spot, complete the form at https://lnkd.in/dg6iFizq Spaces are limited and the application window closes on 21st Nov —sign up today! 🚀 This project is part of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership National Portfolio Organisation programme, funded by Arts Council England. #MBD #Workshop #DigtialSKills #CreativeWorkshop #VRlab #VR #VRworkshop #YoungPeople
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Proud to announce that our CEO will be joining as a key speaker the upcoming Virtual Reality and Teaching History event! 📚 Don’t miss this chance to explore how immersive storytelling can transform history education, making big topics engaging and relevant for today’s students.
Virtual Reality and Teaching History 📚👾 Join us for a CPD day using Virtual Reality to teach history. It's about developing your approach to teaching big, important historical topics like the British Empire, enslavement and abolitionism, making history relevant and engaging for KS3 students by connecting ‘big history’ with its impact on local communities and individual stories. The course will use recent research and Virtual Reality to bring these topics to life. Our guest speakers are: Joseph Yannielli – Lecturer in Modern History at Aston University, prior to which he was a postdoctoral associate at the Gilder Lehrman centre. He is writing a book about the Mendi Mission, established by abolitionists after the Amistad slave rebellion, and is interested in digital history. Paul Long – Director at MBD (metro-boulot-dodo) which specialises in immersive storytelling using VR, AR and 3D projection mapping and a research fellow at the University of Leicester and Aston University. Stefan Manz – Professor of Global History and Director of German Studies at Aston University. He is dedicated to sharing scholarship and has produced public history assets, including exhibitions, teaching resources, and digital formats like Virtual Reality experiences. 📅 Wednesday 5th March, 2025 ⏰9:00am to 3:30pm 🚶Just a short walk from Victoria Station. If you’re interested, book here: https://bit.ly/40JTIur 📸 Teachers studying sources with The PTI
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Curious to see the post-production magic in #filmmaking?! 🎬 Episode 4 of Voyagers reveals how our team combined virtual production, motion capture, and sound design to bring everything together. Using Unreal Engine and DaVinci Resolve, we turned raw footage and data into a seamless final product. Watch now and get inspired to start your own creative journey! Help us reach and inspire other student filmmakers by sharing this post! #Episode4 #PostProduction #VirtualProduction #UnrealEngine #DaVinciResolve #Voyagers #BehindTheScenes
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Are you looking to start a new project using #MotionCapture technology?! At MBD, we’ve been refining our expertise in mo-cap, and we’re excited to share! Episode 3 of Voyagers reveals the process, tools, and tips for using motion capture in filmmaking. Dive in to see how we brought our Voyager character to life! 👨🚀 Help us reach and inspire other student filmmakers by sharing this post! 🤗 #Episode3 #MotionCapture #MBD #Voyagers #BehindTheScenes
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MBD (metro-boulot-dodo) reposted this
Co-founder and creative director of MBD (metro-boulot-dodo), Paul Long has seen first-hand how the use of immersive technology is transforming the arts sector. Here he reflects on the essential role ambition and investment can play in driving this cultural shift The Space (Digital Arts).
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📢 We’re Hiring a Director of Development and Operations here at MBD!📢 This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation working alongside the CEO to develop strategy for the business and be involved in making key business decisions. This leadership role is perfect for someone passionate about driving growth and efficiency across teams and who thrives in a creative environment. ✨ If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or share with someone who’d be a great fit! Job description and application form: https://lnkd.in/gHYxhd3W #HiringNow #JobOpening #Director #ApplyNow
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Did you know that MBD specialises in #VirtualProduction? 🎥 In Episode 2 of Voyagers, see how we used this technology to bring our ideas to life! Help us reach and inspire other student filmmakers by sharing this post! 🤗 #Episode2 #VirtualProduction #Voyagers #BehindTheScenes
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Episode 1 of Voyagers takes us back to where it all began! 💫 Meet the MBD team and get an up-close look at the technology that laid the foundation for this project. Help us reach and inspire other student filmmakers by sharing this post! 🤗 #Episode1 #Voyagers #MeetTheTeam #BehindTheScenes