Virtual Reality Filmmaking: Techniques & Best Practices for VR Filmmakers

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.