Audio Augmented Reality

Audio Augmented Reality provides readers with a comprehensive overview of AAR, focussing on the narrative concepts and design processes which are essential in conveying any information or emotion to the user through the AAR device.

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.

1.Introduction. 2.Nature of AAR. 3.Reality, presence and interactivity. 4.From echoes to audio walks. 5.Towards mixed realities. 6.Spatial hearing and virtual audio. 7.Technical components. 8.Narrative design considerations. 9.Narrative techniques and concepts. 10.The future of AAR