Grace Moore

Thesis

Thesis

Experimentation of a New Grammar for Telling Narratives in Cinematic Virtual Reality

• Supervisor: Professor John Mateer and Dr Guy Schofield

My research project focuses on the experimentation of a new grammar for telling narratives in Cinematic Virtual Reality, through pushing the boundaries of editorial and directorial grammar to test what the viewer can become accustomed to over time. This project follows on as a direct link from my experimental undergraduate dissertation, where I investigated the question: can an engaging story be told in VR film using traditional 2D editing techniques, by controlling the viewers' focus and triggering audience expectations? As my previous research suggested, I can create a more captivating narrative by controlling the viewers direction of gaze in 360-degree and 180-degree environments. Through this project I will be testing and discussing a number of techniques to guide the development of a new grammar for telling narratives in this emerging area of Cinematic Virtual Reality.

Biography

Biography

I graduated from a BSc (Hons) in Film and Television Production at the University of York in 2019. Since graduation my professional life has been dedicated to virtual reality filmmaking and teaching post production practices and production skills within the School of ACT. Recently I worked as a 360 video filmmaking advisor on an R&D Immersive VR Experience for Emmerdale at ITV Studios, with AY-PE, XR Stories and SIGN. This followed an R&D project to develop new linear narrative storytelling techniques for 360-degree film with the School of ACT, XR Stories and VIDAVEO.

I've also recently worked on a Virtual Production (VP) research project for SIGN and XR Stories, to further the understanding of VP as a potential area for development in Yorkshire. This experience led to working on a range of R&D VP projects with Imminent XR, including Mrs Sherlock Holmes and Redemption Street, filmed at the Xplor LED volume in Production Park.

Research

Research

Immersive and Interactive Storytelling; Cinematic Virtual Reality; 360-Degree Narrative Design; Innovative Technologies; Virtual Production

Publications

Publications

Publications:

Stade, T. Schofield, G. Moore, G. Narrative Perspectives and Embodiment in Cinematic Virtual Reality. In Proceedings of the XR Salento 2023 International Conference on Extended Reality. (pp. 232-252). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43401-3_16

Research:

2023 - 360 Filmmaking Advisor for R&D 'Behind the Screen: The ITV Emmerdale VR Experience' showcased at the Beyond Conference 2023
2021 - SIGN and XR Stories Virtual Production Research Assistant
2020 - Virtual Reality R&D Project Production Assistant