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Voice-Driven VR Film ‘Kusunda’ Teaches You A Dying Language

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Nowhere Media’s breath-taking volumetric VR film makes its world debut at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. This was the inspiration behind Kusunda , a voice-driven VR film centered around the indigenous community of Kusunda located in the landlocked country of Nepal in South Asia. Feature Image Credit: Nowhere Media.

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HTC Vive Brings NASA-Inspired VR Artwork To Art Basel Hong Kong

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After its first appearance at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in 2018, t he 15-minute artwork now makes its way to the art fair Art Basel Hong Kong for its Asia debut March 29th to the 31st. Previously, the two artists were awarded “Best VR Experience” at the Venice Film Festival for their work on Chalkroom a.k.a.

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Here Are The Nominees For The 2021 VR Awards

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The Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR) has announced the finalists for the fifth International VR Awards , an international ceremony honoring incredible milestones made within the VR industry in categories such as hardware, gaming, film, social VR, marketing, and more. VR FILM OF THE YEAR. Think of it as the Oscars of VR!

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HTC Invests in 17 AR/VR Startups in Latest Vive X Accelerator Program

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HTC is now on its fourth batch in its $100 million accelerator program, which offers education, investment and mentorship to startups doing unique and and interesting things around VR and AR. Like years prior, the accelerator program is spread out across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Discovery and Google Announce VR Travel Series ‘Discovery TRVLR’, First of 38 Episodes to Arrive in November

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This means you can watch on Google Daydream View and Cardboard, and with a little extra creativity, on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive with Opera’s new experimental browser and Gear VR through Samsung Internet. Episodes filmed in Antarctica were directed by Barry Pousman and produced by Yes Please Thank You.

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5th International VR Awards Finalists Announced

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Techno Brave Asia Ltd. VR Film of the Year. The VR Film of the Year award recognizes short films, interactive pieces, and design experiences that “substantially feature virtual reality within their media” while emphasizing user comfort and enjoyment with a focus on positioning and movement. HTC for the VIVE Focus 3.

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Jumanji and Hotel Translyvania 3 Getting VR Treatment

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Hitting theaters in December, our favorite magical board game adventure film from the 90’s is coming back, this time starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan to name a few. And to coincide with the sequel’s release, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is also getting a magical VR adventure of its own.