Augmented Reality (AR) Demo
Kottura Innovations
What is Augmented Reality?
Augmented Reality is taking something in the physical world, and using a digital device's camera to infuse animated content. It's the blending of the physical and digital world together. Kottura ART will use augmented reality to bring any of our products to life. The app will use the camera on your phone or tablet device to recognize images or objects in the printed material and this will trigger animations, sounds, or videos.
Augmented Reality is taking something in the physical world, and using a digital device's camera to infuse animated content. It's the blending of the physical and digital world together. Kottura ART will use augmented reality to bring any of our products to life. The app will use the camera on your phone or tablet device to recognize images or objects in the printed material and this will trigger animations, sounds, or videos.
Kottura Innovations shares their unique vision with interactive Augmented Reality Chamoru books from the island of Guam.
Created by: Ken and Angelica Paulino
Length: 5:00 Minutes
CAFF screening 5/20 and 5/21
Hawai‘i Premiere
Created by: Ken and Angelica Paulino
Length: 5:00 Minutes
CAFF screening 5/20 and 5/21
Hawai‘i Premiere
What is Kottura Innovations?
Cofounders, Ken and Angel Paulino wanted to use new media to depict the rich history of the Chamorro people. By utilizing the digital tools of today, we can bridge the generational gap and have tools and platforms readily available to increase awareness and enhance ways people learn and experience the Chamorro culture. Founded in August 2013, Kottura Innovations was the means of expanding on that oral tradition and into the visual and interactive realm. The firm’s mission is to increase cultural awareness through the use of digital and social tools.
Kottura Innovations started as an idea between a dynamic husband and wife duo passionate of the one thing that bonds them together: culture. See, things start to become clearer when you have kids of your own. As parents we become more conscious of the things around our children; from the books they read, the games they play, the music they listen to, the foods they eat, shows they watch, clothes they wear, to knowing how to speak their native language. You want your children to be well-rounded, to KNOW who they are, and to be proud of where they come from. As parents ourselves, these are the realities we face. We have key values we teach our children every day. Rooted in our Chamorro values and traditions, we teach them what we know, and we hope the lessons and values we instill in them will serve as the foundation that keeps them rooted in understanding and valuing who they are.
While our spin may be a modern twist on Chamorro legends, stories and concepts, we see the value in utilizing technology to reach and engage kids and families. By taking a written story and infusing a variety of media elements such as music, narration, and animation to name a few, we can provide a much richer experience that will enlighten your imagination. We value the time we spend with our children, most especially in this technologically advanced world we live in. Reading stories with them and seeing their faces light up when we get to funny parts or being able to talk with them through stories, allows us to interact with our kids on a much deeper level. Stories are valuable resources that link us to the past and teach us life lessons. That's what we do at Kottura Innovations. We create cultural learning tools that embody the essence of who we are. Rather than lose our children to the digital age that is upon us, we want to be at the helm of the movement and use these tools to our advantage as a way to engage, interact and connect with our kids.
Everything we create: every story, every piece of artwork, every sound, every visual animation is packed with meaning and emotion. Our kids see us working through the process and give us tips and ideas to make things more fun. At Kottura Innovations we don't create things just for the sake of creating products. We want to elevate and perpetuate the very center of who we are as parents and as Chamorros. Children need to see and understand the value of learning about culture, heritage, language, art, customs and traditions because it's what makes us unique and has the power to bring people together. Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or family friend, take the time to teach and learn from one another, or make it even better by learning together. It takes a village to raise a child. We may live on a tiny island, but with big hearts and pride of the Pacific, we intend to share a little piece of home with everyone.
Angelica Camacho-Paulino is the co-founder and Creative Director of Kottura Innovations. She has over a decade of experience in creative writing, design, strategy development, marketing, social media and digital marketing, and community outreach. She received her Bachelor of Arts from California State University Monterey Bay in Communications with concentration in Pre-Law. She is the author of the company’s original children’s books, “Outsmarting Manet: How the Maidens Saved Guam” and the latest release of “Hayi Mås Metgot: The Tale of Malaguaña and Gådao.” She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Guam teaching Entrepreneurship and Innovation for the School of Business and Public Administration. On weekends, she and Ken are their kids’ biggest fans as they cheer from the green turf sidelines on Saturdays and gridiron sidelines on Sundays.
Kenneth Paulino Jr. is the co-founder and Chief Media Developer of Kottura Innovations. He has over 17 years of experience in new media development, motion graphics, animation, theater, mobile and web development. He received two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Cal State University Monterey Bay in Teledramatic Arts and Technology and Information Technology and Communication Design. He’s worked on a number of theater productions to include his college capstone "FUNKTATE", The Vagina Monologues, 25 to Life, Bingo Mania, and various print and multimedia work for the Department of Defense and other corporate companies. His creative mobile app portfolio for iOS and Android devices include: Access Guam, Taste Guam, The Marianas Business Journal, and Kottura ART, an augmented reality tool for all Kottura Innovations original artworks. In his free time, Ken djs, and enjoys spending time with the family.
Through the inspiration of their kids, in 2013, the two founded Kottura Innovations, a local creative design firm focused on providing high quality, valuable, unique and innovative cultural products with the promise to deliver engaging cultural experiences for families and children to enjoy anywhere in the world. The company’s mission is to elevate the storytelling experience and provide a variety of interactive cultural tools to continue to build upon the experience and deliver a truly unique way to learn and engage with culture.
Cofounders, Ken and Angel Paulino wanted to use new media to depict the rich history of the Chamorro people. By utilizing the digital tools of today, we can bridge the generational gap and have tools and platforms readily available to increase awareness and enhance ways people learn and experience the Chamorro culture. Founded in August 2013, Kottura Innovations was the means of expanding on that oral tradition and into the visual and interactive realm. The firm’s mission is to increase cultural awareness through the use of digital and social tools.
Kottura Innovations started as an idea between a dynamic husband and wife duo passionate of the one thing that bonds them together: culture. See, things start to become clearer when you have kids of your own. As parents we become more conscious of the things around our children; from the books they read, the games they play, the music they listen to, the foods they eat, shows they watch, clothes they wear, to knowing how to speak their native language. You want your children to be well-rounded, to KNOW who they are, and to be proud of where they come from. As parents ourselves, these are the realities we face. We have key values we teach our children every day. Rooted in our Chamorro values and traditions, we teach them what we know, and we hope the lessons and values we instill in them will serve as the foundation that keeps them rooted in understanding and valuing who they are.
While our spin may be a modern twist on Chamorro legends, stories and concepts, we see the value in utilizing technology to reach and engage kids and families. By taking a written story and infusing a variety of media elements such as music, narration, and animation to name a few, we can provide a much richer experience that will enlighten your imagination. We value the time we spend with our children, most especially in this technologically advanced world we live in. Reading stories with them and seeing their faces light up when we get to funny parts or being able to talk with them through stories, allows us to interact with our kids on a much deeper level. Stories are valuable resources that link us to the past and teach us life lessons. That's what we do at Kottura Innovations. We create cultural learning tools that embody the essence of who we are. Rather than lose our children to the digital age that is upon us, we want to be at the helm of the movement and use these tools to our advantage as a way to engage, interact and connect with our kids.
Everything we create: every story, every piece of artwork, every sound, every visual animation is packed with meaning and emotion. Our kids see us working through the process and give us tips and ideas to make things more fun. At Kottura Innovations we don't create things just for the sake of creating products. We want to elevate and perpetuate the very center of who we are as parents and as Chamorros. Children need to see and understand the value of learning about culture, heritage, language, art, customs and traditions because it's what makes us unique and has the power to bring people together. Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or family friend, take the time to teach and learn from one another, or make it even better by learning together. It takes a village to raise a child. We may live on a tiny island, but with big hearts and pride of the Pacific, we intend to share a little piece of home with everyone.
Angelica Camacho-Paulino is the co-founder and Creative Director of Kottura Innovations. She has over a decade of experience in creative writing, design, strategy development, marketing, social media and digital marketing, and community outreach. She received her Bachelor of Arts from California State University Monterey Bay in Communications with concentration in Pre-Law. She is the author of the company’s original children’s books, “Outsmarting Manet: How the Maidens Saved Guam” and the latest release of “Hayi Mås Metgot: The Tale of Malaguaña and Gådao.” She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Guam teaching Entrepreneurship and Innovation for the School of Business and Public Administration. On weekends, she and Ken are their kids’ biggest fans as they cheer from the green turf sidelines on Saturdays and gridiron sidelines on Sundays.
Kenneth Paulino Jr. is the co-founder and Chief Media Developer of Kottura Innovations. He has over 17 years of experience in new media development, motion graphics, animation, theater, mobile and web development. He received two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Cal State University Monterey Bay in Teledramatic Arts and Technology and Information Technology and Communication Design. He’s worked on a number of theater productions to include his college capstone "FUNKTATE", The Vagina Monologues, 25 to Life, Bingo Mania, and various print and multimedia work for the Department of Defense and other corporate companies. His creative mobile app portfolio for iOS and Android devices include: Access Guam, Taste Guam, The Marianas Business Journal, and Kottura ART, an augmented reality tool for all Kottura Innovations original artworks. In his free time, Ken djs, and enjoys spending time with the family.
Through the inspiration of their kids, in 2013, the two founded Kottura Innovations, a local creative design firm focused on providing high quality, valuable, unique and innovative cultural products with the promise to deliver engaging cultural experiences for families and children to enjoy anywhere in the world. The company’s mission is to elevate the storytelling experience and provide a variety of interactive cultural tools to continue to build upon the experience and deliver a truly unique way to learn and engage with culture.