December 3, 2021 - For Immediate Release

INTRODUCING SHUTTERBUG THE ELF, THE NEWEST CHARMING VIRTUAL HOLIDAY HOLOGRAM FROM POPINS

  • Shutterbug is the first of a series of additional diverse and inclusive holiday AR characters joining our virtual Santa

  • All Popins 3D holiday characters are available on-demand now for family photos, parties, and holiday greetings

Recently Popins introduced the solution to the great Santa shortage of 2021 with the release of our virtual Santa, available to you anywhere, anytime through your smart device. But with so much to do even the big guy could use some help. Today we are introducing Saint Nicholas’ right-hand-elf, Shutterbug.

For most of the year, Shutterbug the Elf works in the marketing department of Santa’s Workshop. It’s fulfilling, posing with the newest toys. But around the first snow is when she gets to really shine: Shutterbug is tasked with drumming up belief for the holiday spirits of Lightfield!

Belief is what empowers these creatures to exist, and most spirits find a way to generate it by pursuing their personal passions (for a little extra self-believing kick). With camera flashes twinkling like tinsel, or the star on the top of the tree, Shutterbug has always been drawn to the art of modeling and photography – and with every photo of her taken she grows a bit stronger to boot. Like most elves, she loves toys, but what makes this time of the year most wonderful for her is getting to pose with the people.

Likes: fairy lights, the latest trends, gaining Tinselgram followers

Dislikes: pumpkins, taking elfies, lists, putting people in boxes

Strengths: being a model citizen, perfect hair, and she comes alive in the spotlight

Weakness: allergic to nutmeg, sometimes holds a pose for weeks, and can’t figure out vlogging

Make Shutterbug’s day and show her your belief in the magic of Christmas, take a picture with her today! 

With augmented reality (AR), Popins provides a unique and safe holiday solution to visits with holiday characters. Everyone can bring Santa and Shutterbug to life in the wink of an eye, wherever they are, with just a smart device. If you are looking for a professional and pandemic-safe Santa for your annual family Santa picture, company party, or party photo booth, look no further. And new holograms are coming in the days and weeks ahead, including a snowman, solstice queen, reindeer, snow ballerina, and more.  

Popins uses a technique of filming called volumetric video paired with proprietary streaming technology to take film to the next level. Instead of viewing flat video of real people or uncanny 3D models, Popins lifts them off the 2D screen and places them into real life where they can be viewed as a three-dimensional video, sometimes called a hologram. Popins allows you to watch augmented reality, record what your phone sees, and even join in to create your own personal video that you can share on your socials. Check out the How To Popin section for more information.  

With an unlimited supply of virtual holiday characters, Popins can also customize one just for you or your business by embossing your name, logo and web address into the AR itself. Your family, friends and clients will love taking and sharing pictures with your personalized Santa and Shutterbug characters whenever they want, wherever they are. Each photo or video they share promotes your brand.

Learn more about creating your own customized AR Santa from Popins+.

Popins is also providing virtual Santa and Shutterbug to non-profits including children’s hospitals for kids otherwise unable to receive a visit and to capture a photo with Santa this year.

About Popins

Popins takes entertainment to the next level by capturing real people in a studio from all angles with over fifty cameras and using proprietary streaming for delivery. The result is sometimes called a hologram; A three-dimensional AR video accessed via smart devices. With Popins, you can watch augmented reality, record what your phone sees, and even join in to create your own personal mix that you can share on your socials. Check out the How To Popin section of the Popins.io website for more information.

Recording in volumetric video is unique and is only possible in a handful of studios around the world. Here’s a link from the Popins artist who released the first music video you can own in June 2021, describing the oddity of performing live in a green room surrounded by dozens of cameras.

Popins is powered by Omnivor, the world leader in volumetric video streaming and an early T-Mobile Open Innovation Lab partner. Streaming enables users around the world to enjoy full songs or even full concerts as Popins, all without the necessity of downloading an app. No one else in the world has this capability.

Popins pair extraordinary artists with dynamic modern technology to create value for artists, fans, and collectors. With Popins, all the world is your stage.

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