ABSTRACT

Virtual Reality Filmmaking presents a comprehensive guide to the use of virtual reality in filmmaking, including narrative, documentary, live event production, and more. Written by Celine Tricart, a filmmaker and an expert in new technologies, the book provides a hands-on guide to creative filmmaking in this exciting new medium, and includes coverage on how to make a film in VR from start to finish. Topics covered include:

  • The history of VR;
  • VR cameras;
  • Game engines and interactive VR;
  • The foundations of VR storytelling;
  • Techniques for shooting in live action VR;
  • VR postproduction and visual effects;
  • VR distribution;
  • Interviews with experts in the field including the Emmy-winning studios Felix & Paul and Oculus Story Studio, Wevr, Viacom, Fox Sports, Sundance’s New Frontier, and more.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction and Definitions

part 5I|74 pages

Theoretical and Technical Foundations

chapter 1|11 pages

History of VR

chapter 3|14 pages

Game Engines and Interactive VR

part II|65 pages

Virtual Reality Storytelling

chapter 5|8 pages

VR

A New Art?

chapter 6|29 pages

VR as a Storytelling Tool

chapter |2 pages

The Future of VR/Conclusion

chapter |2 pages

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