The wearable computer that is Google Glass is still very rare and for that reason only a few people--mostly those in the tech field--are enjoying the novel experience it provides; the Google Glass Diaries project is trying to change that. It is a series of short documentaries telling the stories of those who would typically go unnoticed throughout their lifetime.
Created by filmmaker Josh Kim, the Google Glass Diaries will consist of 100 different stories of people in different professions around the world including a fortune teller and pay phone operator. The kicker is that it will be told through their own perspective. So far the Google Glass Diaries has been shot in Burma, Thailand, Indonesia and Japan, with South Korea next on the docket.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Short Smartglasses Documentaries
- Opportunity for creating short documentaries using smartglasses to capture unique perspectives and stories.
- Wearable Technology Adoption
- Increasing adoption of wearable technology like Google Glass creates opportunities for innovative storytelling and immersive experiences.
- Human-centered Storytelling
- Focus on telling stories from the perspective of individuals in different professions using new technology offers disruptive innovation potential.
Where This Applies
- Film and Entertainment
- Film industry can leverage smartglasses to create immersive documentaries and expand storytelling techniques.
- Technology
- Opportunity for tech companies to develop and improve smartglasses for capturing and experiencing unique personal narratives.
- Travel and Tourism
- Smartglasses documentaries can enhance travel experiences by providing authentic and immersive storytelling from different cultures.
