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Samsung XR and EarthX Debut Environmentally-focused 360 Short Films

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Samsung has partnered with EarthX to debut a dozen immersive short films on the Samsung XR video platform from environmentally-focused filmmakers. This week the platform is adding new section of environmentally-focused 360 short films in partnership with EarthXR, the interactive arm of EarthX, an environmental non-profit. Valen’s Reef.

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African Americans in virtual reality

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That is even more prevalent within the Virtual Reality community. One of the most celebrated films of this generation is having free screenings for the entire month of February nationwide. Simplistic yet sublime My Africa will have viewers not only fall in love with the subjects but with the beauty of Kenya as well.

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The 2020 Sundance Film Festival Is Absolutely Stacked With Experimental Immersive Media

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Over the past several years, the legendary Sundance Film Festival has transformed from a high-profile celebration of independent film into a haven for bleeding-edge multimedia projects. These locations will serve as the home bases for an eclectic catalog of carefully curated film, art, and technology. I am animals.

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VR Film Studio Felix & Paul Release ‘Nomads’ 360 Documentary.

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VR Film Studio Felix & Paul Release ‘Nomads’ 360 Documentary Series Studio co-founders Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël packed their 360 camera out to Mongolia, Kenya, and the seas surrounding Borneo to capture some of the planet’s last remaining nomadic tribes.

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Tribeca Film Festival’s Virtual Arcade Steps Up VR Game For 2018

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Tribeca’s Virtual Arcade returns once again to bring groundbreaking immersive experiences. . One of the largest independent film festivals in the world, the annual Tribeca Film Festival is responsible for delivering some of the most impactful and most-talked-about creative projects to NYC audiences.

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This VR Game Doubles As A Clean Water Educational Tool

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Non-profit organization Water is Life, known for creative campaigns including Hashtag Killer and Kenya Bucket List, has taken activism VR to new heights with brand new game, Hidden Dangers. Shot on location in Thailand, the film follows a young girl named Wanjai who lives near the Khao Laem River.

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How do you tell a story in VR? Nomads shows the wayVirtual.

AllThingsVR

Nomads shows the way Virtual reality is more than an emerging technology. Steven Spielberg may think virtual reality is dangerous for filmmaking , but others are embracing it as an immersive form of storytelling that allows them to impact an audience in ways previously unimaginable. How do you tell a story in VR?