VR Cinematic Revolution: A Journey Since 2019
Since 2019, I've been at the forefront of VR cinema, creating five films that blend artistic vision with innovative technology. These VR360 Stereovision Cinema pieces are best experienced with a VR headset, but are also available in widescreen on LinkedIn, featured in pinned articles on my profile with in-depth descriptions and visuals
A New Dimension in Storytelling
My films, in 4K stereoscopic VR360, take viewers from the enchantment of silent cinema to cosmic realms, combining historical homage with futuristic exploration. They are more than films; they are multisensory experiences, weaving dance, music, and narrative into transformative journeys.
My transition from traditional to VR filmmaking is augmented by my academic background from Art school La Cambre in Belgium and the film school Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome.
Blender: The Heart of My VR Filmmaking
Blender is more than just a tool in my VR filmmaking; it's the backbone of my creative process. With its advanced 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities, Blender allows me to craft intricate, immersive environments that are integral to each film's aesthetic. Its versatility enables me to blend reality with virtuality, enhancing the visual narratives of my films. This journey with Blender isn't just about leveraging technology; it's about joining a community that champions artistic expression in the digital realm.
'We on the Moon VR Studio: Emblem of Solo Creator Empowerment
'We on the Moon VR Studio' is more than a name; it's a symbol of creative autonomy and innovation. This concept exemplifies the power of individual creators using tools like Blender and platforms like YouTube to forge new paths in VR filmmaking. It's a celebration of the solitary artist’s ability to craft compelling VR narratives, illustrating how creativity flourishes with the support of open-source technology and digital distribution.
Fusing AI and VR for a New Era of VR Cinema
Integrating AI, particularly through ChatGPT, has revolutionized my filmmaking, leading to the creation of AI Personas and opening new realms in digital storytelling. This exploration, highlighted by my collaboration with AI Art Curator A. Quillan Quinn, underscores the potential of AI in constructing interactive narratives and co-creating immersive VR worlds.
I am passionate about the endless possibilities in VR storytelling and welcome collaboration with fellow VR enthusiasts and professionals. Join me in exploring the convergence of VR, cinema, and AI.
Projects
- 2023 a Requiem in VR: From Turmoil to TranscendenceIn "2023 a Requiem," Blender was more than just a tool; it was a critical component in crafting a visual odyssey that traverses from the tumult of war to the serenity of the cosmos. This film invites viewers on a journey through the spectrum of human emotions, set against the profound backdrop of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy.' Using Blender, I was able to create intricate environments and nuanced animations that bring this narrative to life. The film's ability to capture the multifaceted nature of t
- How To Live And Feel The Magical Worlds Of Virtual RealityMy latest film, The Missing Party, a mystery trip into Virtual Reality, starts with a strange happening by a swimming pool. Story: In the sixties, a group decides to leave everything behind. They disappear and are never found again. A swimming pool in a suburban garden house plays a crucial role in this drama. Cinema VR is a relaxed way to enjoy Virtual Reality, comfortably in the artist's company with his immersive stereoscopic vision. The film was entirely created with Blender combined w
- The Monolith, A Space Odyssey in Virtual RealityIn the Monolith, A Space Odyssey in VR, you will experience the real force of Virtual Reality from a cinematographer's point of view. You will start on the moon with a monolith inspired by Stanley Kubrick, and you will end up in a scenery inspired by Andrei Tarkovsky. You can watch the VR 360 stereoscopic version on my Youtube channel ragnardimarzo, Facebook VR and VeeR VR. Here is a widescreen preview version for flat screen: In Between, in the vastness of space, you will have an intimate mo
- The '?' Motorist revisited in Virtual RealityThe '?' Motorist revisited in Virtual Reality a homage to Walter R. Booth 1869–1938. Walter Booth was a pioneer of British film. Like many early filmmakers, he had a background as a magician. His use of magic tricks and experimentation with the film medium made him one of the great innovators of his generation. Booths’ film The '?' Motorist opens with a couple driving a car and a police officer chasing them. The couple escapes by driving straight up the wall of a building and shoot off into th
- Romance in Virtual RealityThe brothers Lumière film ”L’arrivée d’un train à la gare de la Ciotat” created a sensation back in 1896. The legend goes that the audience panicked when they saw a train coming directly at them. For my first virtual reality film I have recreated a 3D model of the Ciotat station and the arrival of the train. My goal was to create the same thrill the public had in 1896 - but in a today's Virtual Reality headset. The camera also follows a couple happily in love as together they discover virtual s
- The CarthWhen the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness. Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) William Turner (1775-1851) blends light and color in his paintings in an extraordinary way. I am particularly fascinated by one of his paintings at the National Gallery in London: "Rain, Steam and Speed - The Great Western Railway". I have created a steam engine and have experimented with motion and colors in a environment fully created with my 3D tools. The Carth is my first video
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Work history
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Film DirectorRagnar di Marzo's VR Studio
Stockholm, SwedenPart Time
Skills
- Blender 3D
- Development Producer
- Virtual Reality
- Virtual Worlds
- Film Direction
- Integrated Producer