A Deep Dive Into The Future Of Virtual Reality And Augmented Reality

A dive into the finer aspects of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, taking the world by storm

- Anisha Gakhar

Virtual Reality (VR) is the term used to describe a three-dimensional, computer-generated environment, which can be interacted with by a person. That person becomes part of this virtual world or is immersed within this environment and whilst there, is able to manipulate objects in a way that he feels he is a part of it. Augmented Reality (AR), on similar lines, is a technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user’s view of the real world, thus providing a composite view. VR and A have been used to great success in movies and documentaries, owing to its ability to simulate an environment for a user to feel he’s right in the middle of the scene going on in a movie. This helps the user empathise with the subject matter—especially a sensitive one, which otherwise, might be difficult to convey by traditional flat screens.

Behram Patel, head of training, Emerging Technologies, Famous Studios, said, “Film productions in Hollywood are making tremendous use of VR for previsualisation. Entire digital sets are created in 3D and then seen in VR, so that the filmmakers can get a clear sense of space and location. Digital set construction helps all stakeholders make informed decisions when the time comes to actually construct a set.” VR is also used in digital location scouting, which falls under virtual production. Famous Studios has the first-ever virtual production setup in Bollywood.