IPS 2026 #1: OpenSpace, AI and Outdoors Programming

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   22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

   Ryan Moore: What Planetariums Are Leaving on the Table - and Why Creators Keep Missing It

   Martin talks with Ryan Moore, Executive Director of Dome Fest West, about where fulldome programming is opening up and why many creators still misread the market. Ryan’s perspective comes from constant contact with planetariums, festivals and producers. In this conversation, he argues that better results start with a more precise approach: not treating fulldome as one market, but thinking in terms of venue type, audience, time slot and business model. For planetarium directors and programmers, the episode offers concrete ideas for extending use of the dome beyond standard school screenings.…

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   S1 · E4 · 25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

   The First Year on LED: 2,000 Sold-Out Shows & Technology Hacks | Martin Fuchs

   What happens after you build Europe’s very first LED planetarium dome? Is getting $10M funding the hardest part, or does the real work begin after opening day? Host Filip Veselý (CTO at Krutart) sits down with Martin Fuchs (Creative Director at Planetum Prague) to break down the unfiltered reality of running an LED fulldome. In this episode, we cover: • The $10M Greenlight: How Planetum Prague convinced city officials to fund LED over traditional projectors.• The 210° Geometry Hack: The "dirty trick" that saved opening night when software limits hit.• The KFC Analogy: Why 99% of visitors…

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   S1 · E3 · 21 Jul 2026 · 21 min

   IPS 2026 #3: The Future of Planetariums, Immersive Audio & Fulldome Tech

   Are planetariums stuck in a traditional astronomy loop, or are they ready to become the ultimate hubs for modern entertainment? In the final episode of our special IPS mini-series, we dive deep into the tangible shifts happening under the dome. Forget passive star-gazing, we are talking about breaking traditional space monopolies, utilizing Japanese anime to pack the house with young audiences, and the cutting-edge reality of producing content with 8K VR drones. Plus, we explore how to inject gamification into your programming, and why you don't need a massive budget to master immersive…

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   S1 · E2 · 21 Jul 2026 · 22 min

   IPS 2026 #2: Mixed Reality, Shared Domes & The Art of Storytelling

   Can planetariums become the ultimate social spaces for shared VR and live performances? In the final part of our mini-series from the IPS conference, we chat with five guests about why the dome is much more than just a place for astronomy. We explore the transition to LED technology, the magic of mixed-reality concerts, and why putting humor and human connection at the center of dome content is the key to bringing in entirely new audiences. Tobias Jogler (LWL Museum of Natural History, Germany) shares his enthusiasm for the rapid technical progress of the field, from the rise of LED domes to…

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   S1 · 23 Jun 2026 · 6 min

   Inside Fulldome Talks: Why Are We Doing This? (Intro)

   Welcome to the very first episode of Fulldome Talks , a podcast brought to you by Krutart! In this short pilot, our hosts Martin Jůza (CEO) and Filip Veselý (CTO) share the story behind the podcast and what they want to achieve for the global fulldome community. After 5 years of running Pitch.cz, a successful niche B2B podcast that connected the Czech filmmaking industry and circulated valuable know-how, Martin and Filip are bringing the same collaborative spirit to planetariums. In this intro episode, you’ll learn: The Mission: Why the ultimate goal of this podcast is to teach you "how to…