Labocine is an online platform that promotes collaboration between artists and scientists through the Science New Wave movement.
Founded by Alexis Gambis, a filmmaker, biologist, and founder of Imagine Science Films, Labocine aims to bridge the gap between art and science by providing a platform for filmmakers and artists to showcase their work and connect with scientific communities.
Labocine
Story
Labocine provides an innovative way of connecting the scientific and artistic communities, creating a platform for scientists and artists to collaborate through the Science New Wave movement.
With the onset of the pandemic, the platform proved to be essential for hosting events such as the Imagine Science Film Festival, which was hosted virtually, connecting people from all over the world.
In this case study, we'll delve into the features and solutions that Walturn implemented in Labocine, as well as the impact it has had on the platform's users.
Solution
To realize the vision of Labocine, Walturn was brought in to develop a platform that would be easy to use, scalable, and dynamic. The platform was built using the MERN Stack, with React for the front-end, ExpressJS and NodeJS for the back-end, and MongoDB for the database. Labocine's features were also developed during this period.
One of the primary challenges in developing the platform was to create a user-friendly interface that would enable filmmakers and artists to showcase their work with ease.
The platform's design had to be intuitive, making it easy for users to navigate and access content. Another challenge was to ensure scalability, given the platform's ambitious goals of hosting film festivals and events with a global audience.
To address these challenges, the platform's development was approached with a focus on user experience and technical excellence.
The result is a platform that is easy to use, scalable, and dynamic, with innovative features that encourage collaboration between artists and scientists.
Labocine's Habitat, Video Submission, Pro Feature, Playlist, Spotlight, Monthly Video Magazine, Labocine Live, and Scenes are all designed to promote collaboration between artists and scientists.
These features provide a platform for artists and scientists to showcase their work, interact with one another, and share knowledge and ideas.
Features
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Habitat is a section featuring profiles of art and film community members, allowing users to browse and connect with others.
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Users can submit films easily for review by Labocine, with features such as genre, director, producer, writer, actors, tags, and synopsis available to facilitate the review process.
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Labocine's 'Pro' feature enables professional science and film organizations to register with the platform and access various features. These include sharing events within their community, promoting and launching their films, access to a vast film library, and direct interaction with directors and filmmakers.
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Labocine users can browse through thousands of videos and curate playlists according to their preferences.
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Labocine's blog section covers various themes with dynamic and engaging content contributed by the staff. The section is designed to allow for easy creation of appealing blog posts with multimedia integration.
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Labocine offers monthly video magazines with specific themes released at the start of each month. Users can access all past issues in this section, providing a unique and unconventional approach to magazines.
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Labocine's live streaming feature allows users to watch movies that have undergone thorough screening, and premiered over select dates. The platform also hosts the Imagine Science Film Festival, which was projected live for users all over the world.
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Labocine's Scenes section features unedited and raw clips that document and preserve the accuracy of science through film.
Impact
Active Users
800+
Films Streamed
Labocine stands as a testament to the power of technology in promoting creativity and innovation, and we are proud to have been a part of this groundbreaking project.
Labocine has been a game-changer in the world of art and science collaboration.
By providing a platform that allows filmmakers and artists to showcase their work, interact with scientific communities, and share their knowledge and ideas, Labocine has helped promote the Science New Wave movement and empower artists and scientists to collaborate and innovate.
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Labocine demonstrates the importance of collaboration and innovation in the intersection of art and science. By leveraging the latest technologies and designing with a focus on user experience, Walturn has helped create a platform that empowers artists and scientists to collaborate and share their work with the world.
As Alexis Gambis, the CEO of Labocine said:
"It's been a true pleasure to work with Walturn. I have over 15 years of experience in leading startups at the crossroads of arts and sciences and have rarely encountered such a competent, versatile team that is able to think creatively, implement new features and strategize ahead. They are experts on the technical front with an eye on how to optimize user interaction and navigation.”