{"id":16594,"date":"2018-11-06T12:15:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T17:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging3.octaneseating.com\/?p=16594"},"modified":"2024-06-27T15:23:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:23:43","slug":"virtual-reality-future-of-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octaneseating.com\/blog\/virtual-reality-future-of-film\/","title":{"rendered":"VR Movies: Is Virtual Reality the Future of Film?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541528335362{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″]\n

Steven Spielberg\u2019s movie adaptation, \u201cReady Player One\u201d brought up some interesting ideas. Amid the futuristic depictions of technology and a corporate world gone mad in 2045, one subject seemed to strike a chord with audiences. No, not the nature of our identities, and not the possible dystopian future that awaits us \u2014 they were talking about how sweet that virtual reality (VR) tech looked. Sophisticated VR headsets and <\/span>omnidirectional treadmills<\/span><\/a> allowed characters to interact with digital worlds in impressive ways. <\/span><\/p>\n

Think about how this tech would affect the film industry itself. Do we really have to wait 25 years to use technology like this? <\/span><\/p>\n

Actually, we\u2019re much closer to making this technology a reality than you might think. Virtual reality has been evolving and catching on rapidly in recent years, but so far only serious gamers and tech enthusiasts are driving consumer adoption. However, the film industry could be on the precipice of some major, exciting changes due to VR.<\/span><\/p>\n

Could VR threaten or transform traditional cinema? Are the masses even ready for VR to enter mainstream theaters? Let\u2019s explore these questions.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541527764376{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″]\n

Virtual Reality: The State of VR Tech Today<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541528354396{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″]\n

VR is already making a splash in many ways. In order to understand how VR tech might change filmmaking, it helps to have a broader understanding of how it has affected other industries. This includes video games, TV shows, and applications beyond entertainment. The types of content being created and the growth of companies innovating in VR tech are shaped by the success of VR content. Let\u2019s look deeper into each medium:<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541527805483{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont”]\n

Video Games<\/h3>\n

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The general public may be aware of some early examples of VR in video games \u2014 <\/span>Nintendo\u2019s Virtual Boy<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Sega\u2019s \u201cVR\u201d shades<\/span><\/a> likely come to mind \u2014 but modern VR systems and peripherals make these early concepts seem downright primitive. <\/span><\/p>\n

Today, cutting-edge VR gaming is dominated by devices like the <\/span>HTC Vive<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Oculus Rift<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Playstation VR<\/span><\/a>. Ambitious projects are on the horizon, but in the interim, gamers looking for content-rich games can try some applications that have been redesigned and re-released with VR in mind (one example is: <\/span>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR<\/span><\/a>).<\/span>There are also more casual experiences for mobile devices. Often, VR games are short, unique experiences designed to explore new gaming possibilities. With headsets ranging from luxurious to affordable, a wide range of users can get an idea of how the future of VR gaming might develop<\/span>. <\/span>While the total number of VR users is modest, VR gaming is a growing niche. As more software is developed to support this technology, adoption rates will likely rise.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541527834539{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont”]\n

TV Shows<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1651869796749{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont”]\n

The concept of a VR-based TV show seems unusual, but it is an extremely immersive and promising format. If you want to get an idea of how this works, simply go online; plenty of YouTube, Hulu, and Oculus TV videos can be viewed using this tech. Many producers are developing more full-fledged TV shows. For example, Samsung has <\/span>six shows from a variety of genres in development<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

This concept is being embraced by filmmakers in creative ways. Being able to step into the shoes of a character in an ongoing narrative has the potential to be a powerful and engaging draw for consumers. While the adoption rate is small at the moment \u2014 not everyone is ready to swap their <\/span>home theater seating<\/span><\/a> for an obstacle-free VR playground \u2014 it is growing rapidly and has the potential to become a major part of the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541527859365{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont”]\n

Applications Beyond Entertainment<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541527867900{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont”]\n

There is also a variety of apps outside of entertainment that show the capabilities of VR, and it is important to assess these as well when considering the future of the technology. Here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n