This review article examines research into the conceptualization and development of
narrative-based virtual reality (VR) experiences with the aim of articulating the overlaps and …

Filmmakers of panoramic videos frequently struggle to guide attention to Regions of Interest
(ROIs) due to consumers' freedom to explore. Some researchers hypothesize that peripheral …

One of the advantages of Cinematic Virtual Reality over traditional movies is that viewers
can freely explore the virtual space. However, such freedom leads to a problem of missing …

Virtual Reality (VR) is gaining popularity in recent years due to the commercialization of
personal devices. VR is a new and exciting medium to tell stories, however, the …

In this paper, we present an overview of the problem by discussing the landscape of
extended reality (XR) and attention guidance techniques considering the effects of current …

In recent years, the creative media landscape has witnessed growing interests surrounding
the utilization of virtual reality (VR) as a novel visual narrative approach for both filmmakers …

Cinematic virtual reality offers 360-degree moving image experiences that engage a
viewer's body as its position defines the momentary perspective over the surrounding …

Cinematic Virtual Reality (CVR) is an increasingly popular digital art production technology
that could enhance the sense of presence when a viewer explores immersive environments …

Abstract Procedural Content Generation can help alleviate the workloads of designers, with
the drawback of reducing their control over the final product. At the same time, many games …

This introductory chapter presents an overview of recent developments in virtual reality as
an entertainment medium and a review of related academic scholarship on 'writing'for VR …