You may love, hate, or shrug at the idea of virtual reality, but one niche is still unequivocally devoted to the format: film festivals. The reasons aren't all great. Because VR usually requires one-at-a-time kiosks, it invites long lines (which film festivals love for photo-op reasons). These films also favor brief, 10-15 minute presentations, … [Read more...]
SXSW 2019 – Will Communal VR Be the New Cinema? Lights, camera, headset – Screens – The Austin Chronicle
When it comes to the future of virtual reality, there's a consensus that high-quality at-home experiences are the goal. But there's equal consensus that this isn't necessarily where the industry's current strengths – or its future – lie. Source: SXSW 2019 - Will Communal VR Be the New Cinema? Lights, camera, headset - Screens - The Austin … [Read more...]
VR cinema at BIFF a glimpse into future? | Korea Herald
BUSAN -- Many kids have dreamed of jumping into their favorite cartoon and being part of it, and virtual reality cinema is as close as you’re likely to get with today’s technology. Source: VR cinema at BIFF a glimpse into future? | Korea Herald … [Read more...]
Google and IMAX halt work on cinema VR camera | TechRadar
Variety is reporting that the high-end VR camera that was in development between Google and giant-screen cinema company IMAX has ceased. IMAX states that it has "currently paused the development" of the 3D capture hardware. Source: Google and IMAX halt work on cinema VR camera | TechRadar … [Read more...]
VR step too far for cinema: movie tech pioneer warns – CIO
You might expect Barry Sandrew to be excited about VRs potential to disrupt cinema. But he’s really not. Source: VR step too far for cinema: movie tech pioneer warns - CIO … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality Comes to Theaters in South Korea – Variety
Some theaters add touch, smell and feel for an all-encompassing VR experience Source: Virtual Reality Comes to Theaters in South Korea – Variety … [Read more...]
