Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Film Production
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https://doi.org/10.61173/679z1517Keywords:
Virtual reality, film, post-production, visual effectsAbstract
Virtual Reality (VR) technology has evolved greatly over the years and the advancements have helped filmmakers improve creativity and production. This study aims to discuss the use of VR in the pre-production, production, and post-production processes of the filmmaking industry. It encompasses how scene and character designing is improved through VR, how pre-vis is optimized, and how one can move around a virtual environment to create a better story. Using real-life examples this study illustrates how VR minimizes costs, enhances the quality of the final film, and shortens the time taken to complete a production. Furthermore, the study also points out that VR is likely to increase the ability to alter the audience’s experiences and provide a better and more engaging cinema. The results of this study emphasize the importance of VR as a progressive medium where future advancements promise to aspect unique cinematic experiences in the form of directional narrative and programming aimed at the audiences.References
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