Cinematic virtual reality is on the fast track to becoming a premiere storytelling medium. This intensive one-day workshop will provide attendees with insider fundamentals for creating memorable live-action VR experiences. You'll learn the essentials for writing stories for 360 video, production workflows from concept to completion, how to create intimacy and empathy in your story, mastering the art of narrative triggers and an overview of the production process and best practices.
This intimate workshop is geared for content creators who want to really dive-in to the craft and master the art of experiential narrative , gaining tangible skillsets for a career in immersive storytelling. We've assembled top professionals across VR and 360 content creation to provide an in-depth education on the medium. Whether you're just starting out or wanting to further your knowledge of the creative and technical aspects of live-action VR, you won't want to miss out on this workshop.
All registered participants will be given free access to Viar 360 VR editing sotware and a Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who complete the workshop. Due to the size and intimacy of this workshop, space is limited.
Ross is a content creator and manager with over ten years of experience, who's worked for both SMB and Fortune 500 companies. His professional identity can be summarized in two ways:
Screenwriting and Transmedia Strategy having written for television, new media, second-screen experiences, and video games. Ross also helped companies develop entertainment franchises and soon-to-be-released brands through the writing of story bibles and content road-maps.
-As a mobile product innovator, Robinne has led product and engineering teams at award-winning, household name companies such as myspace, Match.com and Amazon. She was featured in The Hollywood Reporter as “The Next Generation of Industry Execs” and is among the final candidates for a 2016 Primetime Award - Interactive Media Emmy for her work on the social VR experience, "The World Cup of Hip Hop" on Oculus.
Evette Vargas is an award-winning writer, director, producer, multiplatform and VR creator. Vargas' work includes series for Amazon, MTV, DirectTV; as well as writing, apps, games and branded entertainment for Fast & the Furious, Lord of the Rings trilogy and Madonna. Vargas executive produced, wrote and directed her digital series Dark Prophet, starring Henry Rollins, nominated for two Emmys, premiered at Sundance and is available on Amazon. The VR series premieres on the Sony PlayStation VR.
Adam Dubov is an Emmy Award-winning digital media executive and storyteller with a record of achievement in motion pictures, television and the Internet. Adam directed digital strategy and online content development at HBO, AOL, and has a deep background in film and TV as a screenwriter and director. Awards include, 2014 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement, Interactive Media: HBO, Game of Thrones, 2012 and 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards Nominee. Adam earned his MFA in Motion Picture/Television Production from UCLA.
I create software with a strong vision and a proven track-record of leveraging new technologies and teams to develop top-rated and commercially successful interactive products across all platforms for global markets. A development and production expert, I connect users via deeply engaging experiences and am known for dramatically improving user experience, ratings, and innovation.
Ryan A Bell is a virtual reality film maker and consultant who connects traditional entertainment and disruptive technology. As Head of Studios at VRScout Ryan loves large projects in film and building communities in tech. This mentality of bringing the world together to innovate, create, connect and educate has led Ryan to be recognized by CBS and The Presidential Office for his work with Erase Child Trafficking, Special Olympics and youth mentoring programs. Visit him at www.ryan.live or connect on Twitter @ryan_a_bell.
The workshop is located in the heart of Beverly Hills at Arrow Nine, a start-up investment firm focusing on emerging technologies and innovation. Parking is available in the rear of the property. Early arrival is suggested as parking is limited. There is also plenty of street parking on Charleville and Gregory Way. Plan for a 2 minute walk.