Virtual Reality - We Can Bring A Custom Experience to Your Event

Exactly what we said as we read a few days ago that Cedar Fairs is bringing FearVR:5150 to three of their theme parks for Halloween.
Immersive VR experiences are everywhere these days. Until recently, these experiences were designed for long-term use to ensure return on investment. Now they are going seasonal.
So what about bringing a custom VR Experience to your corporate event? We researched and the answer is: Yes, we can!

Samsung smart phones work with Oculus' Gear VR. iPhone is catching up with iPhone matching headsets. Immerse yourself with big wave surfers, ski jump or visit fantasy worlds - everything is possible.
However, until now these experience are scripted and designed by others for you.

But is it possible to take your guests on your very own, branded, customized VR Experience?
Can it be achieved on a corporate event budget?
Yes, we can!

As we were checking out FearVR:5150, locally (in Southern California)  playing at Knotts Berry Farm, we met David Love, President and Creative Executive at Hollow Studios, the company behind FearVR.


Question: "Theme parks and the game industry are heavily invested in a future with VR. Can we bring this into the corporate event setting?"

David Love: "Yes, absolutely. FearVR's actual VR experience is only about 4 minutes long. The total experience, including the set-up, but not counting the wait time, takes about 10 minutes. The average VR experience lasts 4 to 5 minutes. We suggest a maximum of 8 to 10 minutes. That would fit well into an event setting".

                   
Question: "How lengthy is the development and pre-production process?"

David Love: "Typically, the process will take 4 to 5 months but we can turn simple projects around in about 2 months. It depends on the script. Storyboards have to be created. We pre-visualize everything so the client gets to see it before going into the actual production. The time needed for actual filming depends on the complexity of the script and length, of course. Then we need some time for post production. It can be done in as little as 10 days. Very complicated projects can take 4 to 5 weeks."

Question: "Can this be done within the limits of a corporate event budget?"

David Love: "We can make things work. Very simple projects can cost as little as $30,000 in actual VR production. Virtual Reality production is just another tool in the tool box for us. We specialize in all forms of film making: live action, CGI animation, large format Dome and Imax screens along with expertise in Stereoscopic 3D film and animation."

Ted Bowers pioneered 360º 3D projection at conferences. He also brought custom animation/live video to the corporate event world:

"Technological innovation is great for all levels of consumer; end user to high level corporate. The best part is as technology gets more advanced, prices drop and the gear gets better. I’m always excited when I have the opportunity to introduce new technology to the event industry. Clients are looking for something new they haven’t seen before. The customized VR Experience is the next new technology to hit the event industry."    

EventWorks brought customized animation to corporate events.

               

  It's an exciting new world, indeed.