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Vancouver Is Now One Of The Largest VR Hubs In The World

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In 1977, Vancouver established itself as a top-flight filming destination, earning the nickname “Hollywood North.” ” Animators and VFX professionals flocked to the area, helping it to become the third largest film and TV production centre in North America. That expertise led to cross-pollination.

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Gaming-Themed Atari Hotels Will Include VR And AR Entertainment

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Leading the design of these ambitious locations is Napoleon Smith III, the producer behind the 2014 film reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ; he’ll be working alongside Arizona-based real estate developer True North Studio to bring his vision to life in Phoenix later this year. .” Feature Image Credit: Atari Inc.

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Space Explorers Full Series From The ISS Now Available

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Part four of the series is available now in Space Explorers: The ISS Experience and completes the main run of one of the largest productions ever filmed in space. The studio is also offering an immersive exhibit called The Infinite currently in the Tacoma-Seattle area with scenes from Space Explorers included.

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Top 37 VR Film Festivals to Attend in 2018

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As virtual reality continues to rise in popularity, more film festivals, both up-and-coming ones and established ones, are opening up virtual reality competitions. Here we selected 37 film festivals dedicated to virtual reality or with VR programs for your reference.

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Google Promoting Pixel and Daydream VR Through Livestreamed Music Festivals

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Subsequent events, featuring different acts in support of separate causes, will be held in New Orleans on December 9 and Seattle on December 12, with two more yet-to-be-announced shows in San Francisco and Los Angeles at the end of the year.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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It’s ironic that the camera developed specifically for the adult VR film industry is one of the eeriest things I’ve ever seen. NYU VIRTUAL REALITY DANCE PROGRAM. Virtual reality is not new to NYU’s Tisch School for the Arts , and numerous student projects have already been created utilizing 360 photo and video.

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‘Oculus Venues’ Live Event App Now Available on Go and Gear VR, Event Schedule Here

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Other events hitting Venues later this summer include films screenings from Lionsgate Films, featuring Reservoir Dogs (1992) , Sinister (2012) , Apocalypse Now (1979) , and National Lampoon’s Van Wilder (2002). June 13 // MLB: Los Angeles Angels @ Seattle Mariners // 1:10 pm PT. June 11 // School Night!

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