Live Story Telling
In a world where screen addiction is at an all-time high and yet genuine human connection is quietly fading, potmagic returns to the roots of active storytelling. We scroll endlessly, consume passively, and interact with feeds instead of faces — but we rarely create together. potmagic is a deliberate antidote: a space where people perform, collaborate, and truly share a moment.
The Director's Workshop
Architect the Experience
Every great show starts behind the curtain. Here is how a Director sets the stage for a production like Little Red Riding Hood.
Script & Scene Mapping
- Narrative Flow: Input story beats and define settings (e.g., The Village, The Deep Bavarian Forest, Grandma's Cottage).
- Atmosphere: Select Background Layers (parallax scrolling art) and Music Loops (e.g., "Whimsical Forest" or "Suspenseful Growl").
Asset Curation
- Character Assignment: Select "Digital Puppets" — 2D assets that respond to actor input.
- Virtual Props: Add interactive elements like a "Basket of Treats" or a "Hidden Wolf" behind a tree.
Casting & Invitations
- Role Assignment: Assign characters to specific people (e.g., Daughter as "Red," Grandpa as "The Wolf").
- The Call: Send unique secure links containing a Digital Mask — the specific puppet that actor will control.
The Rehearsal (Sandbox)
- Draft Mode: The stage opens for actors to test movements via mouse, touch, or motion-tracking.
- Live Coaching: The Director uses live voice-chat to give notes and guide the performance.
The Actor's Stage
Performance & Spontaneity
Being an actor on potmagic is about presence, instinct, and play.
Entry
Click the invitation link to enter the Backstage View.
Control
Maneuver your character's silhouette or stylized puppet on screen.
Voice
Transmit live audio with optional Character Filters (e.g., deepening the Wolf's voice).
Interaction
Viewers can speak and interact directly with actors in real-time — no passive crowd.
Showtime
The Live Broadcast
The Link
A public or private Curtain Link is shared with the audience — no downloads, no sign-up required to watch.
Live Engagement
Viewers act as the "Village," triggering sound effects (applause, gasps) or voting on plot points (e.g., "Should Red take the shortcut?").
Emotional Connection
The Director orchestrates transitions live while actors provide the soul of the performance.
Under the Hood
Technical Requirements
Platform
Cross-Platform
Web Browsers and Tablet
Performance
Low Latency via WebRTC
Voice and movement synchronised in real-time
Communication
WebRTC Audio / Video
Optimal internet connection required
Account
Email Required
A working email address to create an account and receive invites
Asset Library
Multi-format Support
Still images and sound effects
"Distance is no longer a barrier to the magic of the theater."