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Unicorn Kid has helped develop a world first - an interactive music video.
You control the editing between the live action and game within it.
How it works...
The game follows Unicorn Kid, a.k.a Oli Sabin on a Mario-esque adventure to find his stolen ‘Lion Hat’. There are over 300 routes Oli can take to find the Lion Hat but only one is correct.
The video is very interactive because can move the ‘Propensity’ of the screen shot by moving the slide bar on the screen. This allows you to see more of Unicorn Kid or more of the animated Mario-esque character defending on your preference. You can also change the ‘Cut Parameters’ using the slide bar. These allow you to edit the length of the shot you are looking at.
The game itself is actually played by searching the screen for clues and then moving the game control in accordance with these clues. (e.g. If you see lots of blue squares on the screen then move the slide bar to the left turning it into a blue square. If you see yellow triangles, move the slide bar to the right until it turns into a yellow triangle). There is a count down every 30 seconds or so and you have to have made your decision by then.
The music video will continue playing regardless of whether you make the right decision or not but at the end you will know if you have passed or failed. If you’re doing well, lots of Mario-esque characters will appear on the screen towards the end of the song.
When you reach the final battle there is a 50/50 chance of winning the game and entering the competition. The winner will be selected through a prize draw on the 9th of June at the Unicorn Kid’s headline show at King Tuts in Glasgow and could win £1000.
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