Audio Augmented Reality

Concepts, Technologies and Narratives

Matias Harju

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English

Focal Press
29 May 2025

Theatre Studies; Audio processing

Audio Augmented Reality: Concepts, Technologies and Narratives provides readers with a comprehensive overview of audio augmented reality (AAR), focussing on its narrative potential while discussing several design considerations and prospective application domains.

In this groundbreaking book, sound designer Matias Harju provides a practical and insightful exploration of the medium. The book draws perspectives from sound designers, researchers and industry professionals who are actively shaping this rapidly evolving field.

Designed to inspire and offer practical insights, Audio Augmented Reality: Concepts, Technologies and Narratives serves as a guide for creators, academics, and anyone interested in exploring the creative potential of AAR.

By: Matias Harju
Imprint: Focal Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781032792026
ISBN 10: 1032792027
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 29 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Matias Harju is a Helsinki-based sound designer and musician specialising in immersive and interactive sonic storytelling. His creative practice centres on exploring audio augmented reality as a narrative art form, while he also works on virtual reality, video games, installations, and live performances. With a diverse background in music, audio, and education, he holds Master's degrees from Sibelius Academy and the Sound in New Media programme at Aalto University. Matias regularly lectures and leads workshops on spatial sound design and audio augmented reality.