Canadian Entertainment brand and show producer Cirque du Soleil has teamed up withvirtual reality (VR)technology and content production studio Felix & Paul Studios to highlightits aquatic show “O.”
Dreams of “O” will give viewers a new experience of theCirque du Soleil aquatic show “O”. Itwill feature a 12-minute, 360-degree 3D experience including fire, aerial acrobatics and pyrotechnics together withsurreal amphibious characters.
“To immerse viewers in the same ethereal, dreamlike mood in an original VR experience, we combined simultaneous underwater and slow-motion shooting–a feat that required us to significantly modify our proprietary camera technology, merging the two techniques to more poignantly evoke the artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance of ‘O.’”
Cirque du Soleil pushes the Boundaries
Dreams of “O” marksthe third collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Felix & Paul Studios. The two previously partnered onInside the Box of Kurios and KÀ The Battle Within.Jerry Nadal issenior vice president, resident shows division, Cirque du Soleil. He said, “We're proud to release Dreams of ‘O’ to celebrate the success of one of our most popular shows in Vegas.
“Our partnership with Felix & Paul Studios highlights Cirque’s leadership in pushing the boundaries of creating outstanding immersive experiences. Virtual reality allows us to explore state-of-the-art platforms to complement our live show experiences.”
Dreams of “O” is now available for Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus via the Oculus Store.
