Jason Jamerson’s Keepsake Debuts
The first episode of Keepsake, a children’s television series created by Jason Jamerson, assistant professor of digital art, has been released.
Jamerson teaches virtual production and immersive media, and is a multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of experiential narrative and the forefront of digital media, including virtual production, XR, and AI-assisted production design.
Keepsake is an original children’s television pilot for ages 3 to 9, created using virtual production in LSU’s XR Studio. Set in a whimsical world of song, storytelling, and curiosity, the show features memorable characters, original music, and gentle adventures that celebrate imagination and kindness. Supported by LSU’s ATLAS grant and the LSU Provost’s Fund for Arts and Humanities, Keepsake also offers students hands-on experience in collaborative creative production.
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