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I hadn't thought about virtual concerts, plays, ballets, operas, symphonies, etc. The performances could be live or prerecorded, obviously charging more for li

I hadn't thought about virtual concerts, plays, ballets, operas, symphonies, etc. The performances could be live or prerecorded, obviously charging more for live. The performers could be captured via some form of 3d capture. The viewer could then have their choice of viewing angle. Think how much fun it would be to watch a musical from the stage! Some artists might even start experimenting with making it interactive. I live far away from most cultural events, and would absolutely adore being able to catch a ballet again without having to get on a plane.

corysama 10y ago
> I hadn't thought about virtual concerts, plays, ballets, operas, symphonies, etc. I've watched many made-for-VR surround video productions and several of them have the strong feeling resembling that of a play. Then there's Will Smith's (formerly of Tested) new gig, The Foo Show [1][2] which is like standing on the set of a talk show. It also shows that Max Headroom was even more prescient than we thought ;) > I live far away from most cultural events, and would absolutely adore being able to catch a ballet again without having to get on a plane. VR won't replace going there. Instead, it will replace not going there. That's a big deal. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT3jZyOXqzU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT3jZyOXqzU [2] http://store.steampowered.com/app/411820/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/411820/
digi_owl 10y ago
I recall reading about cinemas that were experimenting with streaming live operas etc from major stages around the world. Filmed such that the screen became a stand in for the stage.
- greggman 10y ago
  I think the issue is there's no one else at the theater. At least in SF they've been trying that for years. I've never been but I'm just guessing attendance is low. Being in a 200-400 person theater with 10 other people watching a concert is not remotely the same experience as being at the concert with 200-400 screaming cheering singing people around you.

corysama 10y ago

> I hadn't thought about virtual concerts, plays, ballets, operas, symphonies, etc. I've watched many made-for-VR surround video productions and several of them have the strong feeling resembling that of a play. Then there's Will Smith's (formerly of Tested) new gig, The Foo Show [1][2] which is like standing on the set of a talk show. It also shows that Max Headroom was even more prescient than we thought ;) > I live far away from most cultural events, and would absolutely adore being able to catch a ballet again without having to get on a plane. VR won't replace going there. Instead, it will replace not going there. That's a big deal. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT3jZyOXqzU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT3jZyOXqzU [2] http://store.steampowered.com/app/411820/ http://store.steampowered.com/app/411820/

digi_owl 10y ago

I recall reading about cinemas that were experimenting with streaming live operas etc from major stages around the world. Filmed such that the screen became a stand in for the stage.

greggman 10y ago
I think the issue is there's no one else at the theater. At least in SF they've been trying that for years. I've never been but I'm just guessing attendance is low. Being in a 200-400 person theater with 10 other people watching a concert is not remotely the same experience as being at the concert with 200-400 screaming cheering singing people around you.