In recent years, journalists have experimented with 4IR technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and some media organisations, including the BBC, CNN and The New York Times, have set up departments, particularly for its …

This is the first research monograph to explore augmented and virtual reality in the context of the emerging metaverse, and their impact on the future of education, culture, art, society, heritage, healthcare, and other areas. It reveals how the …

In order to speak of CVR as an emergent paradigm of practice, one must develop a vocabulary concomitant with its formal and aesthetic principles—its operative and experiential ground rules. Towards the end, this chapter offers a historiography of …

This book is focused on screenwriting and development for virtual reality (VR). It explores a diverse range of creative approaches to the writing and screen development of VR stories and immersive audience experiences. Contributions from scholars …

This work aims to propose a virtual mirror as a tool for an Augmented Reality (AR) interface in support of operators who perform maintenance tasks, especially in blind areas with component occlusion. In the literature, it is still not clear what …

Technologies such as Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR-VR) are changing the way to design the models. These technologies prove useful across all design phases, yet their greatest application lies in supporting the entire life cycle of a …

This concluding chapter reflects upon the critical themes emerging from the scholarship featured in this collection Screenwriting for Virtual Reality: Story, Space and Experience (Dooley and Munt 2024) and considers ongoing issues for both …

This introductory chapter presents an overview of recent developments in virtual reality as an entertainment medium and a review of related academic scholarship on ‘writing’ for VR. This term is used to refer to a range of activities involved in …

Extended Reality (XR) applications require Photorealistic Virtual Prototypes (PVPs), usually obtained by generating a polygon-based textured model of the original CAD (Computer Aided Design). Getting PVPs requires specific rendering and texturing …

This paper introduces a unique, feature-based methodology for determining the best design features of a Virtual Reality Training System (VRTS). It offers a holistic approach by using a revised Technology Acceptance Questionnaire, which assesses …

This chapter explores the dynamics of narration in cinematic virtual reality filmmaking (CVR), with a focus on the options for the positioning of the viewer, who find themselves in the middle of the story world, with control over their gaze.

The use of virtual reality methods in vehicle development leads to higher quality products that can be developed more time-efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition to the head-mounted displays currently in use, a future-oriented virtual …

Whilst cinematic virtual reality (CVR) has just a brief history, there are notable shifts in its trajectory. After an early wave of theorisation which centred on CVR as a lens-based medium remediated from traditional filmmaking practices, the …

This chapter explores the transformative potential of augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in education, highlighting their ability to revolutionize learning experiences through immersive metaverse environments. While AR overlays digital …

Background: In primary school art education, it is crucial to foster innovative thinking, encourage hands-on creativity, and nurture an awareness of fundamental artistic aesthetics. Thus, the curriculum should emphasize art literacy development …