XR WIZARD

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PROBLEM • There is growing interest in the development of content • • •

specific to VR & AR (Mixed Reality-XR) There are limited options for people interested in learning how to develop VR & AR games and experiences VR & AR startups have difficulty finding quality mentors, workspaces, and a community to help them develop their product Most colleges and school systems are challenged in how to develop training to address the increasing demand.

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O P P O RT U N I T Y • The VR & AR industry is expected to grow into a $108B market by 2021.

• While there are many skilled artists, engineers and designers in 3D games, VR & AR have unique needs.

• There is a shortage of the “hybrids” who understand how to extend their knowledge from other industries into the VR & AR space.

• There are very few training and development programs that can help existing 3D designers, modelers, and developers learn to create VR & AR code, sites, experiences, content.

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PROPOSAL • Create a space for people to connect, learn & share about developing great VR & AR games, apps and experiences

• Focus on training apps for enterprise & corporate • Create a cutting edge rapid prototyping laboratory • Provide access to mentors & experts in the industry • Startup training resources • Seminars and community events

MAGIC • Take full advantage of the location

near Silicon Beach to draw from the best talent and latest technology • Leverage the vast network of VR & AR developers through Founder and Partners

• Build a vibrant community of

artists, engineers, managers and designers

• Draw on the brand, experience and methodology that created one of the top video game training programs in the world

GAME WIZARDS ALUMS

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Patrick Hagar, Lead VFX Artist Velinda Reyes, Art Lead Sergio Gil, Art Lead

• Ross Kaylor, Senior Level Designer • Robert Moffat, Lead FX Artist • Charles Stalie, Dynamic Environment Artist

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G A M E W I ZA R D S A LU M S

• John Palarmachuk, Lead

Environment Artist • Ruben Morales, Dynamic Enviro Artist • Charlene Au, Senior Environment Artist

• Josh Leyshock, Senior

Technical Artist • Steven Guevera, Senior Technical Artist • Kristy Moret, Level Designer

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MODEL • Offer free lecture series/networking events “Meet the Makers” • Create a Twitch channel “Shark Tank” pitch program for XR apps, and include other social networks to form a full “digital ecosystem” with authority in the XR space

• Production consulting on the chosen projects • Produce highly successful teams & products • Showcase work to studios • Celebrate success

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MODEL “Meet the Makers” Speaker Series

SERVICES

XR “Shark Tank”

Studio Access

Project Based Game Dev. XR+ Virtual Production Training

• Skill Specific Workshops • Production Consulting • Project Management (Agile, Kanban) • XR Talent Agency • Team Building/ Matchmaking

R&D

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TWITCH • The most important platform for Millennials and Generation Z, future college students • Amazon purchased in 2014 for close to $1B • Up until now mostly video game streaming and esports • Content is expanding into new areas • Fortnight Player Ninja now makes $500K per month from donations & sponsors • Currently there are few official college broadcasts focused on educational content All Rights Reserved, Eric Elder, Kevin Clark © 2019

CUTTING EDGE PLATFORM ALIGNMENT

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PLAN • Plan & Schedule Speakers • Search community college system for most promising applicants

• Website Planning / Digital Ecosystem (Main Site, Slack Channel, other S/N sites)

• First group of project pitches • Mentor/Teacher outreach • Program Launch • Seek/Secure Sponsors & Partnerships All Rights Reserved, Eric Elder, Kevin Clark © 2019

COMPETITION • USC Institute for Creative Technologies (http:// projects.ict.usc.edu/mxr/category/blog/virtualreality/) • Expert Dojo (startup training and workshops) • Shared Work Spaces (e.g. UploadLA) • Online Course Sites (e.g. Udemy) All Rights Reserved, Eric Elder, Kevin Clark © 2019

ERIC T. ELDER • Media Arts Entertainment Professional 30 years.

• Founded one of the first & top Video Game training programs in the world in 2001.

• Had 90%-100% placements rates at AAA developers, Electronic Arts, Sony Santa Monica, Blizzard, Infinity Ward, Rockstar etc.

• Currently a shortage of trained Unreal talent • Job opportunities in games, virtual film production & XR

TEAM • Pete Markiewicz • Kevin Clark • Shoni Doe Monet

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JUDGES/BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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METRICS • Placement of participants into the XR & related industries • Increased interest in community college design & CS programs due to presence of XR Wizards Lab • Number of successful apps to market All Rights Reserved, Eric Elder, Kevin Clark © 2019

SERVICES 1. Workspace Access, PC lab 2. Consulting 3. Matchmaking Services 4. Coaching/Project Management 5. Specialized Custom Workshops 6. R&D for Large Tech Firms 7. XR Talent Placement Agency All Rights Reserved, Eric Elder, Kevin Clark © 2019

S TAT U S / T I M E L I N E • Q4

2019 : Secure Approvals &

Funding • Q1

2020 : OPEN LABORATORY

• Q3

2020 : First wave of content is

delivered All Rights Reserved, Eric Elder, Kevin Clark © 2019