Select AR effects created during my time at The New York Times -- a more comprehensive overview here
What Webb Will See
This 3D model of the observable universe created with custom shaders and a particle system plots some of the James Webb Space Telescope’s early targets.
"How to Watch the James Webb Space Telescope Launch", December 24, 2021. Read the article
Produced by Paula Ceballos, Jeffrey Gray, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Max Lauter, Daniel Mangosing, Nicholas Bartzokas and Noah Pisner.
Additional work by James Surdam and Nia Adurogbola.
This 3D model of the observable universe created with custom shaders and a particle system plots some of the James Webb Space Telescope’s early targets.
"How to Watch the James Webb Space Telescope Launch", December 24, 2021. Read the article
Produced by Paula Ceballos, Jeffrey Gray, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Max Lauter, Daniel Mangosing, Nicholas Bartzokas and Noah Pisner.
Additional work by James Surdam and Nia Adurogbola.
Gospel Choirs Return
Enhanced by dynamic lighting, this photogrammetry model of Bethel Gospel Assembly's sanctuary takes you inside the return of their gospel choir.
"Hear a Harlem Choir Rejoice Again", May 12, 2021. Read the article
Produced by Nicholas Bartzokas, Paula Ceballos, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Miles Peyton, Daniel Mangosing, and Noah Pisner.
Additional work by Nia Adurogbola, Tariro Mzezewa, James Surdam and Adam Sternbergh.
Enhanced by dynamic lighting, this photogrammetry model of Bethel Gospel Assembly's sanctuary takes you inside the return of their gospel choir.
"Hear a Harlem Choir Rejoice Again", May 12, 2021. Read the article
Produced by Nicholas Bartzokas, Paula Ceballos, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Miles Peyton, Daniel Mangosing, and Noah Pisner.
Additional work by Nia Adurogbola, Tariro Mzezewa, James Surdam and Adam Sternbergh.
California Megastorm
Climate change is causing record-breaking flooding events around the world. Can we capture the intensity of rainfall by simulating rain in your space using AR?
"The Coming California Megastorm", August 12, 2022. Read the article
Produced by Nia Adurogbola, Jeffrey Gray, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Max Lauter, Ellen Lo, Daniel Mangosing, Noah Pisner, James Surdam and Raymond Zhong.
Climate change is causing record-breaking flooding events around the world. Can we capture the intensity of rainfall by simulating rain in your space using AR?
"The Coming California Megastorm", August 12, 2022. Read the article
Produced by Nia Adurogbola, Jeffrey Gray, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Max Lauter, Ellen Lo, Daniel Mangosing, Noah Pisner, James Surdam and Raymond Zhong.
A Tiny Frog's Climb
Working with NYT Kids for the launch of their “Tiny Issue,” we built a real-scale immersive rainforest environment to show the journey of the tiny strawberry poison frog.
Produced by Nia Adurogbola, Jeffrey Gray, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Ellen Lo, Daniel Mangosing, Noah Pisner and James Surdam.
Additional work by Deb Bishop, Alexa Díaz, Fernanda Didini, Max Lauter and Amber Williams.
Working with NYT Kids for the launch of their “Tiny Issue,” we built a real-scale immersive rainforest environment to show the journey of the tiny strawberry poison frog.
Produced by Nia Adurogbola, Jeffrey Gray, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Ellen Lo, Daniel Mangosing, Noah Pisner and James Surdam.
Additional work by Deb Bishop, Alexa Díaz, Fernanda Didini, Max Lauter and Amber Williams.
Wirecutter Series
We created 3D models of some of The Wirecutter's top-reviewed products so that users could explore how the items would fit and function in their own space.
Produced by Nia Adurogbola, Justin Baek, Nicholas Bartzokas, Paula Ceballos, Jeffrey Gray, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Daniel Mangosing, Miles Peyton, Fabio Piparo, Noah Pisner and James Surdam.
Additional work by Jason Chen and Ryan Hines.
We created 3D models of some of The Wirecutter's top-reviewed products so that users could explore how the items would fit and function in their own space.
Produced by Nia Adurogbola, Justin Baek, Nicholas Bartzokas, Paula Ceballos, Jeffrey Gray, Evan Grothjan, Lydia Jessup, Daniel Mangosing, Miles Peyton, Fabio Piparo, Noah Pisner and James Surdam.
Additional work by Jason Chen and Ryan Hines.
Wireloop
This AR reimagining of the classic game uses plane tracking and a series of checkpoints to monitor progress and accuracy. A hidden image is revealed at the end.
Produced by Lian Chang, Paula Ceballos, Nikolas Diamant, Daniel Mangosing, Lydia Jessup, Ellen Lo, Fabio Piparo, James Surdam and Emily Saltz.
Additional work by Nicholas Bartzokas, Evan Grothjan, Noah Pisner and Nia Adurogbola.
This AR reimagining of the classic game uses plane tracking and a series of checkpoints to monitor progress and accuracy. A hidden image is revealed at the end.
Produced by Lian Chang, Paula Ceballos, Nikolas Diamant, Daniel Mangosing, Lydia Jessup, Ellen Lo, Fabio Piparo, James Surdam and Emily Saltz.
Additional work by Nicholas Bartzokas, Evan Grothjan, Noah Pisner and Nia Adurogbola.