Across cultures and generations, we’ve always been fascinated by stories. The way we tell them has come a long way from the days of sitting around a campfire thousands of years ago. Today, augmented, virtual and mixed reality have revolutionised the way we tell stories. From the...
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For us, here, at Virtual Umbrella we feel like we have blinked and 2018 is nearly over. We have gone through some huge changes over the year and we are feeling very positive about 2019 and where it will take us. Back in January we...
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How is it already August 2018?. We are a little late (by two months) on our six-month round-up, but have finally had a moment to stop and recap on all the great projects, events, and talks we have done so far. Already the summer months...
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We have always been big fans of the Sheffield International Documentary Festival (Doc/Fest). Our favourite part of the festival is the Alternate Realities programme. It has continued to innovate and showcase the best of immersive documentary content. This year the Alternate Realities Programme consisted of two parts; Better...
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This month, we're focusing on VR events and how you can rock it. Over the past three years, we have been involved with a number of events from running festivals for a month, in-house workshops to running stands at VR conferences for our clients in the...
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I was very excited when I got invited to speak at the BFI Future Film Festival. Of course, there is a close connection with the film world and VR, which is becoming closer but I love being able to be involved in events which are not...
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Introducing: VR SAFARI At Virtual Umbrella, we're constantly challenging ourselves to find new and exciting ways to explore the potential of VR. It's all about asking yourself the important questions. How can we help new audiences to connect with unfamiliar tech? How do we help VR veterans...
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On 27th April, we brought VR specialists, enthusiasts, and professionals together for VR in a Bar! Sponsored by the epic folks at Virtual Reality Hire, and hosted in our favourite venue, it was an awesome night of virtual reality fun, networking, and chatter. The night in...
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For those who don't know - Kaleidoscope is a worldwide community for VR creators to explore the art and science of virtual reality. Holding quarterly showcases across the globe, it brings together local innovators to share their work, find collaborators, and experience the official selection of...
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Hi my name is James, I am currently doing work experience with the great team at Virtual Umbrella. I am an advertising student from Southampton Solent university, and I am hoping this opportunity will show me what it's like in the big bad, world of...
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