“Baba Yaga” creators and storytellers Larry Cutler, Eric Darnell, Nathanial Dirksen, Justin Fischer, and Amy Tucker of Baobab Studios discuss the technology behind the project.
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Virtual Reality
Step Up to the Plate With ESPN’s Immersive VR Batting Cage
The creators of ESPN VR Batting Cage talk the development of this immersive experience and how it aimed to create a dynamic mixed reality experience for baseball fans.
How Google Is Making Streamable Light Field Video a Reality
Peek behind the research for additional insight into Google’s “DeepView Immersive Light Field Video” project, winner of the SIGGRAPH 2020 Best in Show – Immersive Experience award.
Pass the ‘Feather’: How Viewers Interact With This Innovative VR Story
The director of “Feather” shares how the VR film was created, what inspired its story, and the important role the viewer plays.
The Making of ‘Tahul’ – Part 2
This series of articles provides a sneak peek at the final outcome of the SIGGRAPH 2020 VR Theater lobby experience, achieved in collaboration with SCAD and conference volunteers.
The Making of ‘Tahul’ – Part 1
This series of articles provides a sneak peek at the final outcome of the SIGGRAPH 2020 VR Theater lobby experience, achieved in collaboration with SCAD and conference volunteers.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 36 – Multiperson Immersive Experiences
In this episode of the SIGGRAPH Spotlight podcast, experts talk through two SIGGRAPH 2020-selected projects focused on using VR to bring people together.
Honoring History Through Immersive Technology in ‘The Book of Distance’
Blending family archives and VR technology, “The Book of Distance” takes audiences through one man’s journey using spectacular storytelling.
The Theater Is Sold Out
John Gwinner, a member of the SIGGRAPH 2020 VR Theater subcommittee, shares insight on common misconceptions around VR and the magic of past conference experiences.
The Impact of Sound on Surroundings
Victoria Vesna explores the process and challenges for her SIGGRAPH 2019 installation, “Noise Aquarium,” and how artists and researchers can pivot their work to adjust to COVID-19.
Mirror Therapy: Redesigned in VR
The research team behind SIGGRAPH 2019 Poster “Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy Rehabilitation for Post-Stroke Patients” shares how the work turns traditional mirror therapy into VR.
Real-time, Ray Tracing, and Level Ex
Discover how the Level Ex team uses game expertise, the mobile GPU, and ray tracing to create video games for medical professionals.