# Interactive Documentary Experiences Micro Kingdoms: Senses Shares a Look at an Ant Colony in AR By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-kingdoms References: [roadtovr](https://www.roadtovr.com/bbc-launches-micro-kingdoms-experience-magic-leap-narrated-stephen-fry/) & [microkingdoms](http://microkingdoms.com) Micro Kingdoms: Senses from [BBC Earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-booth1) shares an [interactive documentary experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neverending-stories) for Magic Leap 1 that's narrated by Stephen Fry. The immersive experience invites people to get an up-close look at a Leaf Cutter Ant colony from the tropical rainforests of Central America, as well as the Wandering Spider from the Atlantic Forest of Eastern Brazil. The [augmented reality experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dansez-versailles) as created with photo and video references from BBC’s Natural History Unit, and the life-like plants and logs that appear were developed with photogrammetry. Unlike a regular documentary experience, there's a certain amount of interaction that can happen between the viewer and the subjects. As Phil Stuart, Creative Director at Preloaded describes, "The way the ants move around, the way they communicate, is completely authentic to how they would behave in the wild. Likewise with the spider—the way it stalks its prey, the way it responds to your presence." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Documentaries:** The use of AR and photogrammetry in interactive documentaries presents opportunities for creating more immersive and educational experiences for viewers. - **Authentic Wildlife Experiences:** By creating an interactive experience that accurately depicts the behavior of animals, wildlife experiences will become more authentic and engaging. - **Immersive Learning:** Augmented reality technology can be used to create interactive educational experiences that transport viewers to remote locations and give them an up-close look at wildlife. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Television:** The film and television industry can utilize AR technology and photogrammetry to create more immersive and interactive documentaries for viewers. - **Education:** Augmented reality experiences like Micro Kingdoms: Senses can be utilized to create engaging educational content that can transport students to remote and exotic locations. - **Tourism:** The use of augmented reality technology in tourism could create more immersive and engaging experiences for travelers looking to experience local wildlife and natural habitats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR-Enabled Nature Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-planet.md) - [AR Selfie Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-booth1.md) - [AR Coronation Crowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-crown-jewels.md) - [Enchanting Phygital Sensory Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gifts-of-the-forest.md) - [Touch-Reactive VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence-in-bed.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [Augmented Reality Educational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app.md) - [Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-exhibition.md) - [Insect-Inspired Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-of-the-ants.md)