In today's podcast episode we feature Manas Bhatia, an esteemed associate architect at Ant Studio in Noida, India. Manas shares his expertise on the fascinating topic of lighting design for the virtual future, AI, VR, Digital Twins, the Metaverse and Blockchain, under the title "Light Scapes: Virtual Illumination." In his talk, Manas explores the boundless possibilities of virtual reality, urging us to push the boundaries of creativity and visualisation beyond the constraints of the physical world. Manas sheds light on the transformative shift from static reality to fluid and immersive experiences, emphasising the remarkable progress made within a mere year. He delves into the evolution of art and design, from abstract and random pieces to the advent of photorealistic renders in a matter of seconds, achieved through innovative tools such as Mid Journey, and Dali. “Virtual Illumination is transforming the future with fluid and immersive experiences, where photorealistic renders are created within seconds, opening endless possibilities for visionary lighting design in the digital realm.” — Manas Bhatia Support the showLearn more about our community by visiting www.vld.community Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more like this, please signup, subscribe and would appreciate a 5-star review! Acknowledging our Premium Supporters: Aero Hospitality Lighting Creative Lighting Asia ERCO Signify Lighting Academy Filix Lighting