Richard England's portfolio / selected projects. Richard is a creative developer specialising in ActionScript3 (Flash / Flex / Air), Flash media server/Wowza, Papervision 3D...
Projects: Blind cricket simulator
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February 2010. An immersive, virtual practice and training environment for people who are blind or have visual impairments using 3D virtual sound with Wii technology. This follows on from the interactive sound immersion techniques used on "Sos and the Big Maths Adventure". The simulator has been built using Flash and Director together with 3D sound technology.
BAFTA nomination! - Plannet
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November 2009. Nominated for an award by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in the Children's Awards category. The nomination is for the development of Mencap Plannet by Gamelab. The site itself is an easy-to-use online tool that engages families, friends and supporters to explore, prepare and plan their future together.
Nominated for developer award
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Raw
February 2010.

Richard has been nominated for a JISC Developer award.

More info to follow...

Projects: BBC raw - accessible player
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Raw
June 2009. An accessible online video player by Gamelab for the BBC This is a media player interface to be used by the BBC Raw site, which can be viewed here. Raw is a website aimed at adults to develop skills for everyday life.
Projects: Salts Mill
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Salts Mill
The Salts Mill website, built in Flash, was a collaboration with Jonathan Wilkinson. The brief: to capture the romance of the mill through an interactive experience. It features the David Hockney gallery and a panoramic "tour" through the mill.
BAFTA nomination! Performing Hands
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Signing avatars
October 2008. Gamelab/BBC Jam - SEN Literacy for the Deaf. This BAFTA nominated project uses innovative new techniques and technologies to support the learner's needs. Dynamic, interactive 3D avatars are used to help sign-bilingual deaf children with their BSL and English literacy.
Projects: CO-OP "Walking Bus" Game
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COOP Walking Buses
A Flash game to promote the "Walking Bus" scheme - an effort to cut carbon emissions, traffic congestion, and giving children a healthy start to their day.
Projects: Riad Farnatchi
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Riad Farnatchi
Panoramic, interactive experience of the sights and sounds of Marrakech. Commissioned for the Riad Farnatchi hotel website
Published Work
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3D Communication & Collaboration
Fragmentary Collaboration in a Virtual World: The Educational Possibilities of Multi-user, Three-Dimensional Worlds. Advances in e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology. London, UK: Professional Engineering Press, 299-304.
Interactive Webcam
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Webcam Experimentation
Webcam experiments, including interactive special effects, motion detection and webcam controlled interfaces and games. If you don't have a webcam there are some prerecorded video demonstrations.
Old content: Director tutorials
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