Virtual reality might be the next greatest step in storytelling but artist and filmmaker Jillian Mayer already observes something askew—a separation of person and environment that has very comical implications. In her latest gallery exhibition, “Day Off” at Miami’s David Castillo Gallery, Mayer (a member of the Miami-based cultural coalition known as Borscht Corp) presents a series of short films and photography that outline this …
One doesn’t need to be a painter (or even have that much hand-eye coordination) to enjoy the wonders of Google’s new Tilt Brush virtual reality app. Working in conjunction with the HTC Vive VR set (powered by the Steam VR platform), Tilt Brush allows users to paint with color, light and more in three dimensions. In many ways, the experience is more like sculpting than …
Now crowdfunding on Indigogo, Dodocase’s SMARTvr is an affordable way to turn your smartphone into a virtual reality viewer. Working with virtual reality mobile apps available from Google Play (this device is Google certified) or the Apple Store, it’s as simple as attaching the viewer, opening a VR app and taking a look around your new, immersive location. It works just like Google Cardboard, but …
