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Is Virtual Reality the Future of Documentary Films?

ARPost

In the world of film, VR has become a powerful tool for tackling pressing social issues. Unlike traditional films, which set a safe distance between you and the story, VR puts viewers right in the middle of it. See Also: Virtual Reality Documentary Tells the Story of the Band That Changed History in Eastern Europe.

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LucidWeb Offering Immersive Experience Platform to VR Film Festivals

ARPost

This year has seen a number of VR awards and VR film festivals go online, most recently AIXR’s VR Awards and the London Film Festival. Upsides are that these platforms have allowed film festivals and awards shows to continue to take place when they might otherwise have been canceled due to coronavirus precautions.

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This VR Treadmill Comes With Its Own Headset & Haptic Vest

VRScout

Gates01, as it’s referred to by the company, features a unique open-air design inspired by Steven Speilberg’s 2018 film, Ready Player On e. The result is a futuristic-looking immersive cage aimed at education, entertainment, sports, and work. ” For more information on StepVR and Gates01 visit the official website.

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Here Are The Nominees For The 2021 VR Awards

VRScout

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. OUT-OF-HOME VR ENTERTAINMENT OF THE YEAR.

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Betting on Location-Based VR

Tech Trends VR

As Location-Based and cinematic VR continues to expand in a number of directions, with new cutting-edge arcades popping up all over the place, we’re also seeing some of the more established players in the immersive entertainment space collaborating as they figure out how best to scale and monetize this sector.

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

Road to VR

Episodes are centered around fascinating locals including the Guru, the Renegade, the Entertainer and the Explorer, who will share the unique rituals, traditions and quests that encompass their culture. Episodes filmed in Antarctica were directed by Barry Pousman and produced by Yes Please Thank You.

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What Will Advertisements Look Like in VR?

VRScout

As VR entertainment and experiences continue to grow each year, the growth of VR advertisements seems inevitable—but will they be immersive or interruptive? The new Virtual Room is being launched in partnership with Lionsgate for a new interactive VR ad promoting Jigsaw , the newest film in the Saw horror series.

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