{"id":173471,"date":"2022-08-31T07:45:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T12:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=173471"},"modified":"2022-09-06T05:02:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T10:02:28","slug":"the-best-vr-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/the-best-vr-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best VR Movies (So Far) Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So you finally took the dive into buying a VR headset. Whether it’s an Oculus (er uh Meta Quest), HTC Vive, PSVR, or another headset, here are some of the best VR movies you can find and where to watch them. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The VR frontier is still heavily focused on gaming content over traditional films. That said, there are some experiences from Hollywood talent and some solid real-time animated pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is VR Cinema? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

VR cinema has a variety of shapes and forms and, most honestly, comes down to being best described as VR experiences. Not every VR movie is a sit-back and watch type of experience; some have integrated movements and choices to make as you progress through the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some early experimental pieces project 2D films in a VR environment or use the 3-screen projection that didn’t really seem to take off. Some of the most immersive VR films are 180 to 360-degree experiences that let viewers look around the environment or scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where VR movies have genuinely excelled is in the animated stories that use real-time gaming engines to blend the backend of a video game with a cinematic experience and story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How are VR Movies Made? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The technology for VR movies is still in its infancy. While becoming more stable, VR films, especially those with live-action talent, are still navigating the best viewing experience. There are still so few live-action VR movies and a great collection of real-time animated experiences. This is because producers and VR creators can leverage video game engines to create animated movies. At the same time, live-action capture still needs camera arrays and a wide variety of technical support on set to make things work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more on this, check out Is VR Filmmaking the Future of Storytelling?<\/a><\/em> and Leading a Revolution: Studios Producing Virtual Reality Films<\/a><\/em> (though many of those studios featured are now defunct or have shifted focus). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Can You Watch VR Experiences?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are a few different marketplaces depending on the type of headset you own. Some experiences are cross-platform and can be watched on nearly any headset, while others might either be exclusive or limited to specific hardware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the stores where you can find the most popular VR Experiences<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n