A Production Revolution:
Virtual Reality and 360° Video Live Event

Virtual reality: you've probably heard the term, but do you understand what it means? Discover how this game-changing technology stands to alter our perceptions and shape the future in our panel discussion, recorded live Wed, May 11th 3pm ET

 
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Alex Chechelnitsky
Head of Production, Koncept VR
Ben Nunez
President, Littlstar
Douglas Sonders
Co-Founder, 8112 Studios
PJ Morreale
Head of YouVisit Studios
Discussion topics
Understanding 360° Video and VR.
Introduced each category and explained the key differences that define them
Challenges of Creating 360° Video.
Covered solving stitching problems, troubleshooting rigging and staging, storytelling parameters, displaying video, and beyond.
Interactivity Explained.
A closer look at VR / 360 headsets and their role in shaping creators' and users' experiences.
The Future of the Medium and the Technology.
We asked and answered the following:
  • What do all these new options mean for creators?
  • What kind of language exists now, if at all, or will we have to invent new, visual languages for 360° video and VR as we move on?
  • VR requires advanced hardware to fully enjoy the experience. How will this affect the landscape 5, 10, 20 years down the line?
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Alex Chechelnitsky
Head of Production, Koncept VR www.konceptvr.com
Alex feels right at home producing Virtual Reality content. As the head of immersive productions at Koncept VR, he brings many years of working with spherical projections, as well as a mastery of panoramic photography. Alex's creative aspirations and passion for immersive VR narrative fuels his drive to hone his craft to the next level.
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Ben Nunez
President, Littlstar www.littlstar.com
Ben Nunez is a tech entrepreneur, executive, and investor. He's spent his entire career working with digital media, software, and infrastructure, and has experience working with both big media and startups. Ben is currently focused on virtual reality and immersive media at Littlstar, a content network that gives consumers the best place to discover VR and 360 video content from major companies like Disney, NBC, FOX, and many more.
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Douglas Sonders
Co-Founder, 8112 Studios www.8112studios.com
Douglas Sonders co-founded the award-winning production company 8112 Studios, along with Nicholas Cambata. They specialize in large scale print, motion, and virtual reality productions. Their music videos have hundreds of millions of views and their TV and print ads have been seen all over the world. They've helped pioneer 360/VR storytelling for major brands like AOL, National Geographic, and Hearst. Facebook lists 8112 Studios as one of the top 10 virtual reality production companies in the world. Most recently, 8112 debuted Lexus's newest high-octane virtual reality ad campaign on the main floor of the 2016 New York International Auto Show.
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PJ Morreale
Head of YouVisit Studios www.youvisit.com
Combining 10 years of professional photography experience with a lifelong passion for travel, music, art, and action sports, PJ serves as YouVisit's Senior Director of Operations and Head of YouVisit Studios. In addition to managing YouVisit's production teams, PJ works closely with the technology, marketing, and business development teams to help keep YouVisit at the forefront of immersive virtual experiences. Before joining YouVisit, PJ was the Director of New Media and Web Development at the Peddle School in NJ, where he taught video and photography classes. He continues to develop his technical skills by experimenting with new products and discovering unique ways to capture landscapes and life. PJ is also an avid tech enthusiast and VR dreamer, staying on top of the latest trends and technologies, and continually trying to push the envelope of what's possible in this new exciting medium.

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