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Oculus debuts three VR experiences that tackle timely social issues
Oculus' Creators Lab regularly works with filmmakers under the VR for Good initiative to produce immersive experiences that "showcase the need for social change." Now, it's making three very timely projects available for download from the Oculus Video app, starting with Meeting a Monster, a film that examines the life of former white supremacist Angela King. The piece, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in March, uses audio recordings, re-enactments and present-day footage to examine how she became a violent, swastika-waving Neo-Nazi and how she eventually realized and acknowledged that she was the ultimate monster.
Oculus is helping students and nonprofits create VR content
There's no doubting the ability of VR to create immersive experiences for gaming and other forms of entertainment. However, Oculus wants to make sure nonprofit organizations and students have the opportunity to tap into those possibilities as well. To lend a hand, the virtual reality company announced a two-fold initiative called "VR for Good." One part of the project will partner up 10 nonprofits with "rising filmmakers" to create 360-degree videos for virtual reality. Organizations will get two days worth of training at Facebook headquarters, Nokia OZO cameras and post-production help. What's more, the collection of videos will debut at Sundance next year.
