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I think VR would be marvelous in bringing classical entertainment - opera, theatre - available to all. Call me silly but for me the most effective uses of 3D i

by fsloth 11y ago

I think VR would be marvelous in bringing classical entertainment - opera, theatre - available to all. Call me silly but for me the most effective uses of 3D in movies have been single actor static shots where the 3D has emphasized their performance to lifelike qualities.

wrsh07 11y ago
VR could be a great new way to enjoy a whole bunch more than "high brow" entertainment, too. Everyone could see what it's like having "front row" seats at a basketball game. Or hovering above the action. Player perspectives and other "moving camera" tricks might not work, but that's not how we currently enjoy a lot of live experiences anyway. I'm also unbelievably excited to see what the geniuses at Disney / other major entertainment studios can accomplish. [NB I don't just think Disney will excel here, but if you don't find Disney World magical...]
- flashman 11y ago
  > Everyone could see what it's like having "front row" seats at a basketball game. More realistically, you'll get nosebleed seats on a basic subscription, and courtside if you pay a premium. I don't see why businesses wouldn't apply typical pricing arrangements to VR, even if there's no scarcity involved.
  - wrsh07 11y ago
    While there's always an enticing option to make more money, I don't think it makes sense in this scenario: your cynicism seems unwarranted. For one, that doesn't match up with current media [you don't generally pay for better camera angles, you just pay to see the game]. For two, it's most likely going to be somewhat expensive [in space and technology] to set up a VR recording rig [see g.co/jump for a baseline]. Finally, media always capitalizes on advertising. "Sitting" in the front row seats doesn't mean you won't have ads during breaks, and they'll be even more convincing/all-consuming in VR land. [as a post from a16z says, in VR, your default state is belief.]

by fsloth 11y ago

wrsh07 11y ago

VR could be a great new way to enjoy a whole bunch more than "high brow" entertainment, too. Everyone could see what it's like having "front row" seats at a basketball game. Or hovering above the action. Player perspectives and other "moving camera" tricks might not work, but that's not how we currently enjoy a lot of live experiences anyway. I'm also unbelievably excited to see what the geniuses at Disney / other major entertainment studios can accomplish. [NB I don't just think Disney will excel here, but if you don't find Disney World magical...]

flashman 11y ago
> Everyone could see what it's like having "front row" seats at a basketball game. More realistically, you'll get nosebleed seats on a basic subscription, and courtside if you pay a premium. I don't see why businesses wouldn't apply typical pricing arrangements to VR, even if there's no scarcity involved.
- wrsh07 11y ago
  While there's always an enticing option to make more money, I don't think it makes sense in this scenario: your cynicism seems unwarranted. For one, that doesn't match up with current media [you don't generally pay for better camera angles, you just pay to see the game]. For two, it's most likely going to be somewhat expensive [in space and technology] to set up a VR recording rig [see g.co/jump for a baseline]. Finally, media always capitalizes on advertising. "Sitting" in the front row seats doesn't mean you won't have ads during breaks, and they'll be even more convincing/all-consuming in VR land. [as a post from a16z says, in VR, your default state is belief.]