VRScout

JUNE 10, 2021

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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ARPost

APRIL 28, 2021

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. You’ll feel empathy—not just sorrow—for the real lives represented in the film. Why Virtual Reality?

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2022

The technology offers storytellers the unique opportunity to immerse audiences in ways that would be impossible or considerably more expensive to replicate using conventional film techniques. That said, we’ve already seen a handful of incredible immersive films make their way to VR headsets over the past couple of years.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This includes immersive entertainment studio Felix & Paul, whose groundbreaking VR film series Space Explorers: An ISS Experience took home a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program. The post VR Film ‘Space Explorers’ Just Won A Primetime Emmy appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: Emmy Awards.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

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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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Last week, the British Film Institute announced that this year’s London Film Festival will be offered virtually, including a dedicated showcase for immersive media. LFF Expanded includes ten interactive works, eleven 360-degree films, and one augmented reality installation. The “Expanded Strand”. Embracing Immersive Media.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Google has partnered with Red Bull TV to launch a brand new AR-enhanced on-demand video experience following Canadian-born climber and paraglider pilot Will Gadd as he scales the legendary ice caps of Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to show the devastating impact of climate change on the rapidly-changing environment.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2020

15 VR short films scheduled to debut at Tribeca Immersive will be available later this month on standalone Oculus headsets. Last month New York’s annual Tribeca Film Festival announced it would be postponing its film and interactive storytelling programs indefinitely after New York Gov. Key Collaborator: Daniil Bakalin.

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JULY 17, 2023

A new short film, titled PRIVACY LOST , is a theatrical exploration of some of those concerns. Creating the Film “I’ve been developing VR, AR, and AI for over 30 years because I am convinced they will make computing more natural and human,” said Rosenberg.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Apple Immersive Video format sounds like it will deliver 180-degree video with high quality. When Oculus Quest arrived Facebook's content focus shifted to more interactive content and games, but with Apple Vision Pro immersive video looks set to make a comeback. Apple Immersive Video in the Apple TV app.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 11, 2018

A VIVE Studios production about the miracles performed by Jesus Christ was the winner of the “VR Film of the Festival” grand jury category. It was created using photogrammetry and volumetric video capture, producing images in 8K with additional scenes built-in 3D.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Here’s our selection of classic video games we’d love to play in VR. Earlier this month, Resident Evil 4 VR launched on the Oculus Quest 2 and so far players are absolutely loving this expertly-crafted VR remake of the original 2005 horror-action video game. VR remakes are all the rage at the moment. GOLDENEYE 007.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 27, 2021

The first two episodes transport you to the rarefied air of the ISS interior, however the studios today announced that they’ve begun filming episodes three and four outside of the ISS, letting you virtually experience the edge of space via 3D, 360 video.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

German extended reality (XR) firm has recently released a virtual reality (VR) film with tools from an industry-leading gaming engine. NORD XR debuted its top-tier VR film, Führerbunker , in late October. Nord XR is one of many VR film firms that are creating new mediums of education and artistic expression. link] – ?

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VRScout

JUNE 14, 2020

“During this very peculiar time, the Marché du Film is more than determined to highlight the XR industry and to foster links between artists and potential investors to support creation in all its richness and diversity. The post 2020 Celebrates First-Ever Cannes XR Marché Du Film In VR appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

APRIL 19, 2019

The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival is just around the corner and with it comes Tribeca Immersive Virtual Arcade , an entire exhibit dedicated to highlighting creators who explore how storytelling and technology can come together to deliver wondrous VR and AR experience. Image Credit: Tribeca Film Festival.

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Road to VR

APRIL 21, 2023

Felix & Paul, the studio known for its pioneering work in creating cinematic immersive films, is set to release the first installment in a new VR trilogy shot from the International Space Station (ISS), which is slated to offer stunning views of Earth from low orbit.

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Next Reality AR

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The game remixes TikTok's video creation and curation features with a music business simulation that brings your playsets into the action. For its latest take on augmented reality-infused playsets, Lego is giving the young, and the simply young at heart, its twist on the viral lipsync format made popular by TikTok with Lego Vidiyo.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

German extended reality (XR) firm has recently released a virtual reality (VR) film with tools from an industry-leading gaming engine. NORD XR debuted its top-tier VR film, Führerbunker , in late October. Nord XR is one of many VR film firms that are creating new mediums of education and artistic expression. link] – ?

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Timothy Wilks, a 20-year-old YouTuber, was shot and killed in Nashville on Friday night while trying to film a robbery “prank” video. Wilks and at least one friend reportedly approached a group of people in the parking lot of Urban Air, a trampoline business, while holding butcher knives, according to the Nashville … Read more.

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Road to VR

APRIL 28, 2020

Bigscreen , the social VR viewing platform, launched on-demand video a few days ago, letting users rent and view a library of 2D and 3D movies whenever they wanted. ” Now with Funimation involved, Bigscreen is able to show 30+ anime films to Bigscreen , including popular hits Akira, My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, and Attack on Titan.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Luckily, YouTube channel TougeVR is sharing the secrets to great mixed reality streaming and capture in a video series called Mixed Reality Masterclass. The post Video Series Shares the Secrets to Great Mixed Reality Capture for VR appeared first on Road to VR.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 23, 2020

You’ll be able to witness this for yourself through an augmented reality video experience with Canadian ice climber Will Gadd. The Last Ascent is an augmented reality experience for on-demand video streaming. Using the Red Bull app, you can scan your TV screen and uncover AR content within the film itself.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express, today announces LFF Expanded: the Festival’s new dedicated strand of XR and Immersive Art. BFI London Film Festival Director, Tricia Tuttle said: “Despite the challenges of the year, we are so thrilled to be able to deliver such an ambitious first LFF Expanded.

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ARPost

MAY 19, 2021

Co-produced by Digital Rise and Be Revolution Pictures, the immersive visual experience will have its world premiere at two festivals – Tribeca Film Festival , from June 9 to June 20, and NewImages Festival , from June 9 to June 13. It is the first time video game techniques meet filmmaking techniques. Did we pique your interest?

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VRScout

MARCH 10, 2020

Watching Mitchell’s video in webVR is an impactful experience, one that gives you a great idea of how the coronavirus has disrupted life in China. Watching the video, it felt as though I was wandering a post-apocalyptic world where I was part of a small handful of survivors left on Earth. Image Credit: FXG). Feature Image Credit: FXG.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

The nine minute 360° short film is a rollercoaster of emotions, letting you follow an aging Mexican wrestler past his prime as he struggles to support his loving family after losing one of his legs from a previous bout. “And, Which is good, because this is a 360° film that’s not to be missed. And, you know, the losers look like me.”.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

The pair shared a love of movies, TV, video games and the internet, and established their YouTube channel in 2009 when they were still in junior high. “I Then, in 2012 they posted the video that would go viral and change everything for them. Then, in 2012 they posted the video that would go viral and change everything for them.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Samsung has partnered with EarthX to debut a dozen immersive short films on the Samsung XR video platform from environmentally-focused filmmakers. Samsung XR is Samsung’s immersive video platform, and home to more than 10,000 videos. Image courtesy Samsung, EarthXR. Valen’s Reef. Under the Canopy.

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VRScout

AUGUST 24, 2017

Google’s YouTube Creator Academy shows us the finer points in 360° video production. Last year Google’s YouTube Creator Academy gave us the low-down on some of the biggest mistakes made while shooting in 360° with the video How Not To Shoot 360° Video. You can also direct a viewer’s gaze by moving the camera.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The experimental 3-minute short was filmed entirely using Spectacles 3. To help promote the unveiling of the high-end custom headset, Snap teamed up with accomplished filmmaker Harmony Korine, best known for her work on Spring Breakers, Beach Bum, and Kids , to produce a short video filmed entirely on the Spectacles x Gucci glasses.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2024

Created by Christian Privitelli, Supercut bundles access to Netflix and Prime Video together, allowing videos to stream up to 4K. Additionally, it allows both Netflix and Prime Video to play in their intended aspect ratios and also dim your surroundings, making it more than just a web-based video launcher.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Comedy skits go virtual for the first time ever in Horizon Worlds with Skits & Giggles VR comedy show at the 30th Raindance Film Festival. The 30th Raindance Film Festival will feature the top indie films in the United Kingdom for 2022. Celebrating Variety Comedy Shows in the Metaverse. Live VR Comedy Show in Horizon Worlds.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 12, 2019

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.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Bigscreen today announced it’s launched a new feature called Bigscreen Cinema , which brings a paid option to its free social VR platform that will let you buy a ticket to watch select 2D and 3D films each week. Image courtesy Bigscreen. Image courtesy Bigscreen. Up until now, Bisgscreen has been entirely free.

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Next Reality AR

MARCH 4, 2020

On Wednesday, AR studio 1RIC launched Jadu, a video app that delivers virtual performances by music artists Poppy, Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova, Vic Mensa, Palaye Royale, and Sir Chloe, allowing users to capture their virtual performances in the physical realm.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Although The Lion King (2019) might have garnered a tepid reception from film critics, there’s no debating that Jon Favreau’s photorealistic remake of the 1994 original film roars in the visual department. The post How ‘The Lion King’ Was Filmed Using Virtual Reality appeared first on Road to VR.

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