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

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These locations will serve as the home bases for an eclectic catalog of carefully curated film, art, and technology. While 360 video has received less attention as of late due to the rapid advancement of 6DOF technology, Frilot believes projects that such as Spaced Out are a testament to the potential of the 360 format.

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Celebrate Earth Day With These Nature Themed VR Experiences

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Immersive experiences that highlight the importance of environmental protection. Thankfully, immersive technology—such as VR—has proven to be the ideal tool for educating the public on environmental issues and spread awareness through immersive projects designed to envoke a sense of empathy with the user.

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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. Samsung XR is Samsung’s immersive video platform, and home to more than 10,000 videos. Ghost Fleet VR immerses viewers in the true story of slavery in the Thai fishing industry.

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SIGGRAPH 2019 Conference Will Feature Four World-Premiere VR/AR Experiences

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Kicking-off July 28th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, SIGGRAPH 2019 will feature the largest offering of immersive programming since the conference’s creation back in 1973. Among these 48 offerings are four never-before-seen projects from some of the prominent names in entertainment and immersive technology.

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African Americans in virtual reality

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Director Ryan Coogler and crew won the hearts of billions globally bringing to life the fictional, technological advanced utopia known as Wakanda. Narrated by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyongo, My Africa shines a light on a wildlife conservatory and its connection with the people of Northern Kenya. Hyphen-Labs. JMIR Serious Games.

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Exclusive: First-Ever Impact Reality Summit Announces 2020 Lineup

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We are proud to share these wide-ranging filmmakers’ stories with the leading creators, technology leaders and funders in the XR industry.” . “StoryFile’s AI, voice-activated technology allows users to connect to others through an intimate, interactive conversation, offering an unprecedented social experience.”

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

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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?