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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 18h

The Water Bots project is supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, the Royal Academy of Engineering and West Midlands Combined Authority.

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 18h

He’s here! 🤩 Michael Candy, our fantastic artist, who we commissioned to create the Water Bots, is here to complete their build, ready for their premiere on the canals in just a few weeks. Find out more here: bom.org.uk/water-bots

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 2d

It’s been all about Water Bots at BOM! We love this animation created by our 3D Specialist, Gurvinder, who has modelled a Water Bot in @blender.org and imported it into @unrealengine.bsky.social. 😍

Find out more about Water Bots on our website at bom.org.uk/water-bots

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 9d

Looking for virtual production in Brum? Our Virtual Production Suite at BOM is self-contained, fully equipped, accessible and affordable. 💚 Find out more here and get in touch! bom.org.uk/virtual-prod...

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 12d

The Water Bots project is supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, West Midlands Combined Authority and @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 12d

It’s official! 🥳 The Water Bots are coming to Brum and the Black Country. Get these dates in your diary 👉🏼 22 Oct at The ICC, Canalside, 25 - 26 Oct at Warren’s Hall Nature Reserve, Dudley. More Info: bom.org.uk/water-bots

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 16d

Bootcamp is back at BOM! 🤩 We’ve been loving getting to know our latest cohort and introducing them to @unrealengine.bsky.social and @blender.org. Today, our 3D Specialist, Gurvinder, has been teaching the basics of 3D modelling and Blender.

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 19d

The Water Bots have arrived! 🤖✨ After a long journey across the pond, the Water Bots have finally arrived in Brum! Next up? They’ll be assembled, a few final touches and testing, before they make a splash on the canals next month. Stay tuned!

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 20d

From Birmingham Botanical Gardens to concept art for Mother Nature VR, we're taking another look at some more work from our talented concept artist! We love seeing Clodagh's ideas come to life and we look forward to seeing them imported into @unity.com. Watch this space… 👀🌿

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · 29d

We love celebrating with the BOM team! 🥳 Last night, we attended the Women in Tech Awards to celebrate the amazing women in the tech industry. We were finalists in four categories, and while we didn’t win this time, we’re proud of our fab team. Well done, Adanna, Karen and Louise!

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Sep 8

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Sep 5

Here’s more beautiful work from our concept artist, Clodagh, who has been reimagining Mother Nature in a painterly style. 🌿

Working in Substance Painter, she’s designed custom texture maps and applied these to the model in @unity.com. We love these before-and-after images!

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’ve been busy working behind the scenes on our Water Bots project! They’re currently making their way from artist, Michael Candy’s studio in NYC to Brum. Read more: bit.ly/3TCkuAa

The Water Bots project is supported by the @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, Royal Academy of Engineering and WMCA.

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking for your next role? Come and join the BOM team!

🏦 Finance and Operations Assistant (Part-time) Apply by 05/09/25
bit.ly/4ok05xX

🎨 Head of Programme (Part-time) Apply by 05/09/25
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🎮 Immersive Trainer (Full Time) Apply by 19/09/25
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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 28

We love days in our Virtual Production Suite, and we also love helping artists and organisations with their projects. 💚 Our equipment and our team are fully hireable. So if you’re looking for a studio space, motion capture or video production, get in touch.

Virtual Production: bit.ly/3Ghe5r4

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 26

There's not long to go until the start of our next Immersive Arts Bootcamp. 💚 We’re currently making our way through applications, but there’s still time to join us! If you’d love to learn how to use Unreal Engine to create your immersive project, apply today! bit.ly/4goy5Vg

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 22

Artistic focus 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 BOM. Our talented concept artist, Clodagh has been working on our Mother Nature character by repainting and adding texture maps using Substance Painter and applying them to the model in @unity.com. We love the bold, expressive stylised version of Mother Nature. Beautiful work!

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 21

We’re hiring! Join the team at BOM.

🎥 Technician (Full Time) bit.ly/4mqeZ3W
🏦 Finance and Operations Assistant (Part-time) bit.ly/4ok05xX
🎨 Head of Programme (Part-time) bit.ly/3IWOOU1
🎮 Immersive Trainer (Full Time) bit.ly/41OAEuF

Please share with your networks. 💛

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 19

These beautiful Water Bots, created by artist, Michael Candy and commissioned by BOM, are coming to Brum in October. 💛

We’ve got engineering volunteers on board for family workshops, but we’re looking for more! Find out more here: bit.ly/3TCkuAa

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 18

Calling all West Midlands Creatives! 👀 Our next bootcamp has a new start date of 15th Sept, which means more time to get your applications in for our free course. Learn @unrealengine.bsky.social, discover virtual production and create your immersive experience. Apply here: bit.ly/4goy5Vg

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 13

Find out more about our Immersive Studio: bom.org.uk/immersive/

Immersive Studio - BOM Birmingham Open Media

BOM is an immersive arts organisation. We engage and empower communities through immersive technology and inclusive learning programmes.

bom.org.uk

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 13

We’re taking a look at more R&D from our 3D Specialist, Gurvinder Bisran! 🔦He’s created a custom body rig featuring intuitive control shapes to enhance animation and keyframing efficiency. This means smoother, enhanced and more accurate body deformations for future projects. 👏🏼

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 12

In a nutshell? Our Virtual Production Suite is a 3-minute walk from New Street Station, accessible and affordable. Fully equipped with hireable tech, including motion capture suits and a team to support you if required. Check out our VPS and create your virtual production at BOM! 💚 bit.ly/3Ghe5r4

BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 11

We're hiring three new roles at BOM!

🎤 Technician(full-time) bit.ly/4mqeZ3W

🏦 Finance and Operations Assistant (part-time) bit.ly/4ok05xX

🎨 Head of Programme (Part-time, Job Share) bit.ly/3IWOOU1

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BOM @bomlab.bsky.social · Aug 8

Spotlight on our talented XR Developer, Laura Pincombe! 💡🔦 Laura has been developing our hand tracking and gesture recognition capabilities in VR. Hand tracking allows greater accessibility, better user comfort and enhances the immersive experience by allowing more natural interactions.

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