How Virtual Reality is Changing Entertainment

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Greetings! Just like other industries, Entertainment industry has changed a lot since the early 2000s. Back then, we were attracted by DVDs, CDs, TV cable, and newly released video games. Fast forward to today, how things have changed and evolved after the rise of social media, streaming services, and interactive online games. The most revolutionary change in entertainment industry is after development of Virtual Reality (VR). Lets see what is VR.

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What is Virtual Reality(VR)?

In simple words, Virtual Reality is a computer-generated environment that can be explored and interacted with by a person. It involves wearing a VR headset that covers your eyes and ears creating a 360 degree experience. This makes you feel like you are inside that world. I remember once I wear it in gaming zone and I was in roller coaster. It was really good experience for me as I never did that before. However, lets see how VR is used in movies.

VR in Movies

VR has changed the way movies were made and watched. Now with VR, a person can experience 360 degrees films instead of watching it on a flat screen. Now you will feel like you are inside the movie and can see the scenes from all angles. Most advanced VR for movies allow you to interact with the story by making choices that affect the outcomes.

VR in Games

We all know video games industry is one of the biggest adopters of VR technology. The reason is VR gaming offers players to step into the game world, move around and interact with objects. VR makes games feel real, more detailed and lifelike characters. You might have seen some VR games that encourage physical activities mean exercise with entertainment.

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VR in Theme Parks

Another area where VR is mostly used is theme parks and attraction places. As I told above that I wore VR and experience the roller coaster ride which was not real but it feels real in VR. We have seen riders wear VR headsets in theme parks to experience the traditional coaster into thrilling adventure. Moreover, museums are another place where VRs are working to give best experience and knowledge to the visitors.

Benefits of VR in Entertainment

Just like other technologies, Virtual Reality(VR) has its own advantages which are:

• VR can make entertainment more engaging and exciting.
• It allows the experience that was not possible in the real world like exploring fantasy worlds or visiting historical events.
• Modern VR are both entertaining and educational that provide learning with entertainment.

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Challenges and Future of VR

As new technology comes, it faces some challenges. VR is promising but it also faces challenges:

• High-quality VR equipments are very expensive ranging from $500 to $3,500.
• Not everyone has access to VR technology due to high cost and availability.
• Some users experience motion sickness when using VR.

However, the future of VR in entertainment industry looks very bright:

• As technology improves VR equipment will become more affordable and accessible.
• More filmmakers and game developers are creating games and movies with VR content.
• As more and more people have started using VR, its popularity will continue to grow.

Final Words

Virtual Reality is revolutionizing the entertainment industry by offering interactive experience that were once only imaginable. Now we can see movies and can play video games by using VR. Theme parks and educational exhibits are now using VR to give best experience to users. VR has opened new possibilities for how we enjoy and engage with entertainment. As technology will improve, we can expect more innovative and exciting uses of VR in near future.

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