Three virtual reality trailblazers looking to move the technology beyond a niche audience and into the mainstream shared what’ll need to happen in the next decade while speaking at TheWrap’s TheGrill event in Beverly Hills. In short: great stories or “experiences,” better functionality, improved hardware and a continued evolution in consumer habits will lead to increased adoption of Vr. “We’re really focused on story and character,” Anthony Batt, co-founder of WeVR, told TheWrap’s Matt Pressberg. “If you can’t get interested in that, it almost doesn’t matter in the tech and hardware.” Looking to make...
- 10/3/2017
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Genre fans and filmmakers once again this summer flocked to Montreal for the Fantasia Film Festival, which has established itself as a premiere platform for discovering exciting and out-of-the-box genre films. However, this year’s though festival-goers weren’t only seeing cutting-edge works in packed theaters, but lining up to experience one of the festivals two pop-up Vr arcades.
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“It was an eclectic Vr selection ranging from animation to horror, and from science fiction to poetic experimental experiences” said Marc Lamothe, the festival’s co-Director. “The response from both the regular public and industry attendees was absolutely overwhelming.”
Partnering with the Montreal-based talent agency Woolf + Lapin, Fantasia’s Samsung Gear Vr Experience brought in 12 360-experiences that showcased the different ways genre filmmakers were using virtual reality.
Like all filmmakers, genre creators are having to learn a completely different visual language.
Read More:How Fantasia Film Festival Has Fostered a New Generation of Genre Filmmakers
“It was an eclectic Vr selection ranging from animation to horror, and from science fiction to poetic experimental experiences” said Marc Lamothe, the festival’s co-Director. “The response from both the regular public and industry attendees was absolutely overwhelming.”
Partnering with the Montreal-based talent agency Woolf + Lapin, Fantasia’s Samsung Gear Vr Experience brought in 12 360-experiences that showcased the different ways genre filmmakers were using virtual reality.
Like all filmmakers, genre creators are having to learn a completely different visual language.
- 8/9/2017
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Since launching its YouTube channel in 2007, WatchMojo has posted more than 12,700 videos, which have collectively brought in over 8.2 billion views. Now, the prolific content producer known for its top ten lists is expanding its brand offline with a foray into the world of live events. It has announced its plan to host a gathering at YouTube Space NY on May 31st, with a series of panels, addresses, and performances on the docket.
The theme of WatchMojo’s upcoming event is “Creativity Travels: Media in the Age of the Global Stage,” and the presentation attendees will share their thoughts on how creators can stay relevant as online video expands worldwide. Panelists and speakers will include Anthony Batt of Vr company Wevr, who will deliver a keynote address, as well as Rich Antoniello of Complex Networks. Tubefilter’s own Joshua Cohen will serve as one of the panel moderators.
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The theme of WatchMojo’s upcoming event is “Creativity Travels: Media in the Age of the Global Stage,” and the presentation attendees will share their thoughts on how creators can stay relevant as online video expands worldwide. Panelists and speakers will include Anthony Batt of Vr company Wevr, who will deliver a keynote address, as well as Rich Antoniello of Complex Networks. Tubefilter’s own Joshua Cohen will serve as one of the panel moderators.
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- 5/23/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
TheWrap’s seventh annual media, tech and entertainment conference TheGrill kicks off at the Montage Beverly Hills. TheWrap’s Sharon Waxman introduces TheGrill 2016. Redef CEO Jason Hirschhorn speaks to TheWrap’s Sharon Waxman. Redef CEO Jason Hirschhorn speaks on stage at the Montage Beverly Hills. Jam City CEO Chris DeWolfe and Niantic Cto Phil Keslin discuss the wild success of “Pokemon Go.” YouTuber and professional gamer Adande Thorne, a.k.a. sWooZie, discusses gaming at TheGrill. DeWolfe, Keslin, Thorne speak to TheWrap’s Tim Molloy. Pwc’s Derek Smith presents exclusive research on the rise of Hispanic media consumption. Virtual reality execs Peter Girardi,...
- 9/27/2016
- by Reid Nakamura and Rasha Ali
- The Wrap
TheGrill is pleased to announce high-profile additions to its speaker lineup for its 2016 conference. Warner Bros. Animation and Blue Ribbon Content Svp Creative Affairs Peter Girardi, Emblematic Group CEO Nonny de la Peña, Wevr Co-Founder and Evp Audience & Marketing Anthony Batt and Madison Wells Media President Clint Kisker will be featured on a panel titled “The Stars of Virtual Reality Storytelling.” These top executives join digital disrupters, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who will gather to debate the future of entertainment and technology at Montage Beverly Hills Hotel on September 26-27, 2016. These industry leaders join previously announced speakers: Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton,...
- 9/19/2016
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
Sundance top brass celebrate the tenth anniversary of the New Frontier programme with an exhibition of new work that includes Vr projects involving Björk and Ridley Scott’s global hit The Martian.Scroll Down For Full List
The dynamic roster encompasses features, a live performance, documentary and narrative mobile virtual reality experiences and a look inside the innovations at some of world’s leading media research labs.
Tenth anniversary exhibitions will also be presented with MoMA in New York City in April, and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis as part of Northern Spark in June.
The New Frontiers line-up will take place in Park City’s Claim Jumper, The Gateway, a large-scale installation on Swede Alley by Chris Milk and a performance by Gingger Shankar at Festival Base Camp Presented by Canada Goose.
Beyond the dedicated physical exhibition spaces, audiences can experience more than 20 virtual reality pieces on mobile Vr headsets. This year’s...
The dynamic roster encompasses features, a live performance, documentary and narrative mobile virtual reality experiences and a look inside the innovations at some of world’s leading media research labs.
Tenth anniversary exhibitions will also be presented with MoMA in New York City in April, and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis as part of Northern Spark in June.
The New Frontiers line-up will take place in Park City’s Claim Jumper, The Gateway, a large-scale installation on Swede Alley by Chris Milk and a performance by Gingger Shankar at Festival Base Camp Presented by Canada Goose.
Beyond the dedicated physical exhibition spaces, audiences can experience more than 20 virtual reality pieces on mobile Vr headsets. This year’s...
- 12/3/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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