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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Experiencing this concert in VR is actually better than being there

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As the rush to create content for the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR virtual reality devices enters full swing, there's an important question: What's the difference between a virtual reality experience and a 360-degree video?

For the answer, look no further than the Los Angeles Philharmonic's new VR experience, which puts you in the middle of a performance by the orchestral group. It goes beyond simple panoramic video and delivers a truly immersive music experience

Created to coincide with the organization's "Immortal Beethoven" event in October, the app sits the viewer right behind conductor Gustavo Dudamel — the best seat in the virtual house. Recorded at the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dudamel leads the orchestra in a stirring rendition of Beethoven's well-known Fifth Symphony Read more...

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