Katsura Garden

Katsura Garden
The Kyoto University Katsura Campus aims to create a new research and educational space called "Techno-science Hill," which integrates technology and science, and is planning "Katsura Garden." In the video content "Katsura Direct Delivery," we conducted 360° interviews with various researchers to showcase cutting-edge research in a landscape format rather than through complex explanations, allowing viewers to see what is typically hidden from view. By providing a concrete image of the research being conducted at the Katsura Campus, we believe we have effectively represented an open research and educational environment for businesses, prospective students, and local residents.

Experiencing, Not Understanding, the World of Research

Much of research is highly specialized, making it challenging for those without background knowledge to fully understand. By using 360° video, we introduced research as an immersive landscape rather than through its meaning, aiming to make it accessible to companies, prospective students, and local residents alike. Additionally, 360° cameras are simpler to operate compared to standard cameras: setting the camera, adjusting brightness and color, and pressing the record button is all that’s required. Adopting 360° technology has enabled in-house video production, significantly reducing production costs while maintaining quality.

Reducing Site Maintenance Costs with No-Code Development

Katsura Garden adopted no-code development to build a database at a low cost. With a focus on long-term operation, this approach enables reduced maintenance costs and swift updates.

Documenting Pilot Experiments at Kyoto University’s Katsura Campus

As part of the Katsura Garden project, pilot implementations and experiments conducted at Kyoto University's Katsura Campus were recorded. The 2D video captures not only the research content but also the researchers' underlying aspirations, producing a documentary that showcases the daily advancements at Techno-Science Hill.

PROJECT INFORMATION

CLIENT
Kyoto University
ROLE
360° Video Production / No-Code Website Development
RELEASE
2018.8
CREDITS
Planning: Daz Inc. Art Direction: UMA / design farm Venue Design: Planning Office Urban Function Website and Video Production: ACTUAL Inc.
METHODS
360-degree Movie
KEYWORDS
University
Research