Google’s Virtual Reality Film Has Been Nominated for an Oscar
It’s the first time a VR film, as well as Google, has been nominated.
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Google’s virtual reality film Pearl has been in the best animated short film category, .
It’s the first time a VR film, as well as Google, has been nominated.
Pearl, released in May 2016, is one of ,” where “storytelling and VR meet,” says.
The animated film follows a musician and his daughter in a car, their home, as he travels the country pursuing his dreams whilst trying to create a stable life for her.
You’ll need a VR headset to watch it in 360 (it’s available for free on the HTC Vive, ) but you can watch it in 2D on YouTube (watch in full below).
Google is not the only tech company nominated for an Oscar this year — to be nominated for the most prestigious category, “best picture,” for Manchester by the Sea, which was also nominated in five other categories.
Google’s virtual reality film Pearl has been in the best animated short film category, .
It’s the first time a VR film, as well as Google, has been nominated.
Pearl, released in May 2016, is one of ,” where “storytelling and VR meet,” says.
The animated film follows a musician and his daughter in a car, their home, as he travels the country pursuing his dreams whilst trying to create a stable life for her.
You’ll need a VR headset to watch it in 360 (it’s available for free on the HTC Vive, ) but you can watch it in 2D on YouTube (watch in full below).
Google is not the only tech company nominated for an Oscar this year — to be nominated for the most prestigious category, “best picture,” for Manchester by the Sea, which was also nominated in five other categories.
