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3 Virtual Reality Films to Watch in Quarantine

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Compared to the usual flicks you watch, VR films are shorter in length, yet more immersive. Often, you can even interact with others within the virtual realm. We’ve rustled up some of the best virtual reality films to watch in quarantine so you can enjoy a uniquely immersive experience in the comfort and safety of your home.

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Your Guide To Sundance 2021 In VR: What, Where, How To Access

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This Thursday marks the start of the 2021 Sundance International Film Festival , a seven-day celebration of independent filmmaking, emerging storytellers, and new media projects. Some rooms (Film Party) allow those with a webcam to stream video directly to their avatar, replacing the static image they selected before with a talking head.

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‘Bigscreen VR’ Green Screen Room Is Perfect For VR Podcasts, Zoom Meetings

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Spice up your live stream with this customizable virtual environment. introduced a brand new green screen room to its social VR platform Bigscreen VR , allowing users to customize their virtual environment for a variety of use cases, from VR podcasts and live streams to video conferencing and more.

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Disney’s Upcoming Lion King Remake Pushes The Boundaries Of VR Filmmaking

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Director Jon Favreau ditches physical sets in favor of 360-degree virtual environments. Director Jon Favreau and his team immersed within their virtual set. // Image Credit: Wired. . // Image Credit: Wired.

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Full Sail University to Create Virtual Production Studio

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After all, a headset isn’t strictly required for viewing or even entering some immersive environments. The earliest VR experiences predate head-mounted displays and instead used projectors to turn a room into a virtual environment without the aid of a head-mounted display. We’re talking here about room-scale VR.

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Taking Action Against Serious Crimes In The Metaverse

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We’ve already seen several reports of women coming forward to report that they were virtually groped while visiting a VR social platform. It’s possible to feel threatened by other people in a virtual experience. Haptic feedback lets you feel it when someone touches you in a virtual environment. Credit: Meta.

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The Benefits of Virtual Reality in Banking

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What comes to mind when you think of virtual reality ? Perhaps it wanders to highly visible applications in gaming, film, art, and retail. The immersive nature of virtual reality makes the often dull world of finance more compelling for people. Oculus Rift powered the virtual experience. That includes banking.