Intro to Virtual Reality (VR) Filmmaking

Leverage the immersive power of VR as a storyteller. Learn how to approach each phase of the production process and work with key tools to create your first VR film.

VR is poised to dramatically alter the way that individuals and organizations work and play. In this course, learn how to leverage the immersive power of VR as a storyteller. Instructor Emmanuel Henri delves into the tools, techniques, and assets you need to create your first film in VR. To begin, Emmanuel provides an overview of the filmmaking process and the basics of working with VR and 3D space. He then steps through the pre-production, production, and post-production processes, ensuring that you have a solid grasp of all that's involved with bringing your ideas to life in this exciting medium. Learn about the process of creating storyboards, modeling your characters and environments, texturing your models, and more.

Introduction

• Introduction to virtual reality (VR) filmmaking
• What you should know

1. VR Introduction

• Overview of the filmmaking process
• Basics of VR
• Areas to consider for VR filmmaking

2. Pre-Production

• Introduction to pre-production
• The tools for pre-production
• The story and engagement
• Storyboards: Visualize your story
• Character and environment concepts

3. Production

• Introduction to production
• The tools for production
• Recording dialogues
• Modeling your characters and environments
• Texturing your models
• Building your scene and animation

4. Post-Production

• Introduction to post-production
• Music and final mix
• Editing your movie
• Effects, lights, and rendering

Conclusion

• Next steps

Introduction

• Introduction to virtual reality (VR) filmmaking
• What you should know

1. VR Introduction

• Overview of the filmmaking process
• Basics of VR
• Areas to consider for VR filmmaking

2. Pre-Production

• Introduction to pre-production
• The tools for pre-production
• The story and engagement
• Storyboards: Visualize your story
• Character and environment concepts

3. Production

• Introduction to production
• The tools for production
• Recording dialogues
• Modeling your characters and environments
• Texturing your models
• Building your scene and animation

4. Post-Production

• Introduction to post-production
• Music and final mix
• Editing your movie
• Effects, lights, and rendering

Conclusion

• Next steps