ILM created a film-quality Star Wars VR experience
Industrial Light and Magic, George Lucas' award-winning special effects company, has created a stunning photo-realistic augmented and virtual reality that puts Star War fans in the middle of scenes inspired by the upcoming film. In a sneak peek with USA Today, ILM showcased the experience in its ILMxLab development studio.
The AR system utilizes specially outfitted iPads while the more immersive VR experience relies on an Oculus Rift. Looking through their iPads, visitors can watch 360-degree scenes from any of the characters' points of view. The Oculus version instead plunks visitors into a virtual X-Wing cockpit where they can steer the fighter craft through head tilts. "With image-quality rivaling film," Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy told USA Today. "You'll be able to literally step into an alternate reality." Both versions are expected to debut alongside the new film this Christmas.
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