So, I know most Transmedia producers do not include stage theatrical productions as part of transmedia, I do, I use film within my shows so they are multimedia productions, aspects go out as audio, and some comic/activity books for children, but how about VR?
I've recently had access to an Occulus Quest 2, my youngest got one for his birthday, and I who has never been a video game player since, Mission: Impossible was on the Vic 20, am now well and truly hooked!
I have ideas falling around me as Lord Vader instructs me in... well tbh, I'm not too sure, I am mesmerised by what this is and the possibilities. Yes, I know I am late to the party, but now I have first hand experience, I'm ready to go.
Question for those who currently use VR, how do you write the narrative? Twine, Excel or as a script?
Have anyone had experience in using VR to expand the theatrical stage narrative?
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What an exciting time for transmedia! I've never had the pleasure of writing the narrative for VR, but I would imagine it's similar to writing for an interactive video game in that it's more of an outline with branching possibilities (think "Choose Your Own Adventure"). There would be a lot of calls to action that guide your audience through the experience.
I found this that might be helpful: https://vrscout.com/news/writing-vr-definitive-guide-vr-storytelling/
Thanks HB Duran That is amazing! Yes, the game writers I know use Excel and Twine in the 'choose you own adventure' style, so that was what I was assuming too. My inner Geek is squealing as we get closer to holodecks!
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VR is such an exciting avenue for transmedia! I'm figuring the writing style is similar to many other videogames with choice based narrative (i.e. Skyrim, Mass Effect) . Great find HB Duran !
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Oh, and most Transmedia producers include every form of content in a story world. From digital platforms to real life experiences, if its apart of the world and advances the story; it's transmedia. IDK who wouldn't include theater in transmedia and call themselves a transmedia producer.
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It's never mentioned by any of the 'leaders' and often comes under the 'arts' banner rather than the 'media' banner. But, I agree, should be open to any format of communication. my project includes static art installations and gardens.
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I think stage theatrical can be great for transmedia projects, and you can have the possibility to even allow the public to interact. As for VR, I never write for it, but I would love to have the opportunity to do it. One of my best experiences with VR was in a museum here in Quebec where the visitors could virtually explore different libraries around the world in 360°. It was amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCzX6Zk2SPs&t=218s&ab_channel=ExMachina