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.
Introduction and Definitions
PART I - Theoretical and Technical Foundations
Chapter 1 - History of VR by Eric Kurland
Chapter 2 - Live action VR capture & post-production
Chapter 3 - Game engines & interactive VR
Chapter 4 - VR headsets and other human-VR interfaces
PART II - Virtual Reality Storytelling
Chapter 5 - VR: A New Art?
Chapter 6 - VR as a Storytelling Tool
Chapter 7 - Make a Film in VR from Start to Finish
The Future of VR / Conclusion
Interviewees
About the Author
Index
