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Baobab Studios Raises $25 Million in New Funding Round

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There isn’t a studio that can claim to be ‘The Pixar of VR’ just yet, but many heavy hitters in traditional media and tech are taking notice of the growth potential of animated films in VR, and specifically in Baobab Studios , the VR film studio known for animated shorts INVASION! and sequel ASTEROIDS!

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VR Animation Startup Baobab Adds $25 Million

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The property is already becoming a full-length traditional film to be produced by Roth Kirschenbaum Films. Fan previously worked at Zynga as a vice president while Darnell worked on the Madagascar films. We do absolutely have secret sauce technology we’re developing,” Fan said. The startup made Invasion! ,

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John Legend Partners with Baobab Studios for VR Series ‘Rainbow Crow’

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Based on a legend from the Lenape Tribe, Rainbow Crow is a story that champions perseverance, diversity and self-acceptance—uniting music, bleeding-edge technology, and a focus on storytelling fundamentals that Baobab has built its name on. Like INVASION! “Not only are the characters diverse, but so is our joint production team.

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10 Best Virtual Reality 360° Short Films!

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Virtual Reality (VR) film has seen tremendous growth recently. The technology presents endless possibilities for the entertainment industry. There was the fear that this new medium will not be popular for 1) costly production and 2) the technology is not mature. Here are the 10 best short films we've picked out!

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ASTEROIDS! is a Playful Act of Intergalactic Compassion

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, transitioned to VR from Hollywood, where he directed movies like Antz and the Madagascar franchise. was inspired by Byron Haskin’s The War of the Worlds , in which an alien race with superior technology is brought down by an oversight regarding bacteria. In fact, INVASION! Image Credit: Baobab Studios.

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Sundance Is Bringing 20 VR Experiences to New Frontier

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It’s that time of the year again and Sundance Film Festival has announced their 2017 lineup for the New Frontier Exhibitions. New Frontier’s long history of identifying, curating and showcasing the most exciting new media projects has drawn more and more artists to work with the emerging technology. Hue / U.S.A. Heroes / U.S.A.

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What is 5D/7D Cinema?

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5D Cinema is a form of film art expression developed on the basis of 4D Cinema. When the audience is watching adventure films and horror films, the seat special effects are especially obvious. It contains all the functions of 4D theater. Large Customized 5D Motion Cinema. 5D/7D Cinema (6-seat). System composition.