Kalesh: A 360° VR Film
Kalesh: A 360° VR Film
Kalesh: A 360° VR Film
Exploring Immersive Storytelling through VR and Spatial Audio
Exploring Immersive Storytelling through VR and Spatial Audio
Kalesh is an immersive VR 360-degree film that utilises spatial audio and visual cues to enhance the first-person experience of confronting a troublesome senior.
Kalesh is an immersive VR 360-degree film that utilises spatial audio and visual cues to enhance the first-person experience of confronting a troublesome senior.
Kalesh: A 360° VR Film
Kalesh: A 360° VR Film
Exploring Immersive Storytelling through VR and Spatial Audio
"Kalesh" immerses viewers in a 360-degree narrative, using spatial audio and visual cues to enhance the first-person experience of confronting a troublesome senior.
3 Weeks
3 Weeks
TIMELINE
Immersive Storytelling
Immersive Storytelling
PROJECT CATEGORY
Group of 4
AT IIT-JODHPUR
Group of 4
TEAM AT IIT-JODHPUR
MY CONTRIBUTION: Co-writing and Directing; Spatial Audio Design; Acting as Junior; Editing and assisting in post-production
About the project
The VR film emerged from the 'Storytelling and Interactivity' workshop by Jayesh Pillai held at the School of Design, IIT Jodhpur. It immerses viewers in a first-person perspective, delving into spatial audio design, as well as utilising audio and visual cues within a 360° narrative framework.
About the project
The VR film emerged from the 'Storytelling and Interactivity' workshop by Jayesh Pillai held at the School of Design, IIT Jodhpur. It immerses viewers in a first-person perspective, delving into spatial audio design, as well as utilising audio and visual cues within a 360° narrative framework.
About the project
The VR film emerged from the 'Storytelling and Interactivity' workshop by Jayesh Pillai held at the School of Design, IIT Jodhpur. It immerses viewers in a first-person perspective, delving into spatial audio design, as well as utilising audio and visual cues within a 360° narrative framework.
About the project
The VR film emerged from the 'Storytelling and Interactivity' workshop by Jayesh Pillai held at the School of Design, IIT Jodhpur. It immerses viewers in a first-person perspective, delving into spatial audio design, as well as utilising audio and visual cues within a 360° narrative framework.
Story Overview
You and your friends decide to confront a troublesome senior who has been causing problems for a while. Despite not wanting to, you end up being the one chosen to confront him. On the day of the confrontation, tensions escalate, and things get crazy when you finally come face to face with him.
Story Overview
You and your friends decide to confront a troublesome senior who has been causing problems for a while. Despite not wanting to, you end up being the one chosen to confront him. On the day of the confrontation, tensions escalate, and things get crazy when you finally come face to face with him.
Story Overview
You and your friends decide to confront a troublesome senior who has been causing problems for a while. Despite not wanting to, you end up being the one chosen to confront him. On the day of the confrontation, tensions escalate, and things get crazy when you finally come face to face with him.
Story Overview
You and your friends decide to confront a troublesome senior who has been causing problems for a while. Despite not wanting to, you end up being the one chosen to confront him. On the day of the confrontation, tensions escalate, and things get crazy when you finally come face to face with him.
Why VR?
Why VR?
Why VR?
Why VR?
What Makes VR Ideal for This Experience?
What Makes VR Ideal for This Experience?
What Makes VR Ideal for This Experience?
Immersive Experience: First-person perspective enhances emotional connection with the story.
360-Degree Engagement: Actions unfold all around, creating a dynamic viewing experience.
Spatial Audio: Sounds guide focus and deepen the sense of presence.
Active Participation: Viewers choose where to look, offering a sense of agency.
Complex Scenes: Multiple characters and activities occur simultaneously.
Heightened Realism: The 360° environment makes viewers feel part of the scene.
Immersive Experience: First-person perspective enhances emotional connection with the story.
360-Degree Engagement: Actions unfold all around, creating a dynamic viewing experience.
Spatial Audio: Sounds guide focus and deepen the sense of presence.
Active Participation: Viewers choose where to look, offering a sense of agency.
Complex Scenes: Multiple characters and activities occur simultaneously.
Heightened Realism: The 360° environment makes viewers feel part of the scene.
Equipment Used
Equipment Used
Equipment Used
Equipment Used
Tools that brought the immersive experience to life
Tools that brought the immersive experience to life
Tools that brought the immersive experience to life
Storyboard
Storyboard
Storyboard
Storyboard
Visualising the Narrative and Layout
Visualising the Narrative and Layout
Visualising the Narrative and Layout
We created a camera POV and top-view diagram to illustrate the key plot points of the story, providing a clear spatial layout.
We created a camera POV and top-view diagram to illustrate the key plot points of the story, providing a clear spatial layout.
Location Selection & Rehearsal
Location Selection & Rehearsal
Location Selection & Rehearsal
Location Selection & Rehearsal
Setting the Stage for a Seamless One-Take Performance
Setting the Stage for a Seamless One-Take Performance
Location: The hostel was selected for filming. Scene one was recorded in a hostel room, and scene two was shot in the corridor.
Rehearsal: On-set rehearsals were conducted a day prior to shooting to prepare actors for a smooth, continuous takes.
Location: The hostel was selected for filming. Scene one was recorded in a hostel room, and scene two was shot in the corridor.
Rehearsal: On-set rehearsals were conducted a day prior to shooting to prepare actors for a smooth, continuous takes.
Production
Production
Production
Production
Strategic Camera Setup for Immersive Storytelling
Strategic Camera Setup for Immersive Storytelling
Strategic Camera Setup for Immersive Storytelling
Scene 1: The Insta360 camera was positioned at 1.6 meters to capture a junior’s POV, covering comfort and periphery zones for full immersion.
Scene 2: The camera faced the antagonist, with juniors placed in curiosity zones. Audio cues guided viewers for a complete 360° experience.
Scene 1: The Insta360 camera was positioned at 1.6 meters to capture a junior’s POV, covering comfort and periphery zones for full immersion.
Scene 2: The camera faced the antagonist, with juniors placed in curiosity zones. Audio cues guided viewers for a complete 360° experience.
Post-Production
Post-Production
Post-Production
Post-Production
Bringing the Film to Life
Bringing the Film to Life
Bringing the Film to Life
Editing: Footage from the Insta360 X3 was edited in Premiere Pro, converted to an equirectangular format. Title animations created in After Effects were seamlessly integrated for a polished final edit.
Spatial Audio: Dialogues were synchronised and spatialised using Reaper, then converted to 4-channel ambisonic audio. The final synced audio and video were combined in Premiere Pro to enhance the 360° immersive experience.
Editing: Footage from the Insta360 X3 was edited in Premiere Pro, converted to an equirectangular format. Title animations created in After Effects were seamlessly integrated for a polished final edit.
Spatial Audio: Dialogues were synchronised and spatialised using Reaper, then converted to 4-channel ambisonic audio. The final synced audio and video were combined in Premiere Pro to enhance the 360° immersive experience.
Publishing
Publishing
Publishing
Publishing
Delivering the Experience to Audiences
Delivering the Experience to Audiences
Delivering the Experience to Audiences
Mode of Experience
The VR film was uploaded to YouTube 360, utilising spatial audio to enhance immersion. Additionally, the film was presented through the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, allowing for a fully immersive viewing experience. The images on the side show the VR film screening at the School of Design, IIT Jodhpur
Mode of Experience
The VR film was uploaded to YouTube 360, utilising spatial audio to enhance immersion. Additionally, the film was presented through the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, allowing for a fully immersive viewing experience. The images on the side show the VR film screening at the School of Design, IIT Jodhpur
Mode of Experience
The VR film was uploaded to YouTube 360, utilising spatial audio to enhance immersion. Additionally, the film was presented through the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, allowing for a fully immersive viewing experience. The images on the side show the VR film screening at the School of Design, IIT Jodhpur
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Looking forward to contributing to the next transformational experience!
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Looking forward to contributing to the next transformational experience!
I design digital, physical and phygital experiences.
© Copyright Abhishek Manraj 2024. All Rights Reserved
I design digital, physical and phygital experiences.
© Copyright Abhishek Manraj 2024. All Rights Reserved
I design digital, physical and phygital experiences.
© Copyright Abhishek Manraj 2024. All Rights Reserved
I design digital, physical and phygital experiences.
© Copyright Abhishek Manraj 2024. All Rights Reserved