Bandara films for SRF on the Gurten with Google technology
Bandara captured the first Gurten performance by musician Nemo for SRF using a Google VR video solution.
The Zurich-based virtual reality content studio Bandara has been selected by Google as one of 20 international partners worldwide for the "Jump Start" program. Bandara was the only Swiss company to gain access to the professional VR video solution, which allows recordings not only in 360° but also in impressive 3D.
The system was used for a VR film produced on behalf of SRF: Bandara accompanied the young Swiss musician Nemo during his first big performance at the Gurtenfestival - from the ride on the Gurtenbahn to the preparations backstage to the big performance, where you can virtually join Nemo on stage. To experience the reportage in 3D, you should watch the video in the YouTube app with a Cardboard.
SRF wants to continue to rely on VR videos in the future: "Virtual reality and 360° offer new, exciting forms of storytelling that can put viewers right in the middle of the action," says project manager Patricia Banzer. "We are currently trying out various forms of this technology in close collaboration with our editorial teams. Whether fictional content, sporting challenges or all-round views behind the scenes of our productions - there is a wide range of ways to convey public service content in this way."
