- August 7, 2019
- Valis Studios
- 3h median play time
Smithsonian American Art Museum "Beyond The Walls"
Platforms
PC
Windows
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Go Beyond the Walls, a virtual reality experience that puts users directly in the museum’s galleries of the Smithsonian American Art Museum! Beyond the Walls blends photoreal imagery of artworks from SAAM’s collection with augmented elements to let users interact with and learn about the museum’s collection using a headset and handheld controller.BEYOND THE WALLS AT THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MU…
- The photorealistic recreations of the art pieces are impressive and provide a near-real-life experience.
- The experience includes informative narration and a variety of multimedia elements, enhancing the educational aspect of the museum visit.
- It's a free VR experience that offers a unique way to explore art without the crowds, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The experience is very short, with only two rooms available, leaving many users wanting more content.
- There are significant compatibility issues with various VR controllers, leading to frustration and limiting the overall experience.
- The movement mechanics are basic, relying solely on teleportation, which detracts from the immersive experience.
graphics6 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics are highly praised for their use of 360 videos and a three-panel short film, which enhance the viewing experience with extensive contextual information and a holographic narrator. The artworks are well-rendered, utilizing normal and roughness maps to create depth and texture, making them more immersive than traditional flat images. Overall, the combination of visual and audio elements significantly enriches the presentation of the art.
“The artworks are well rendered - normal and roughness maps help to provide a sense of depth and texture to the paintings that you wouldn't otherwise get just viewing them as flat images.”
“It uses 360 videos, a 3-panel short film, extensive context given in each of the pieces' panels, and a 'holographic' narrator that pops up to discuss a piece.”
“Has narrated audio for each artwork, and extra information in the blurbs.”
“The art works are well rendered - normal and roughness maps help to provide a sense of depth and texture to the paintings that you wouldn't otherwise get just viewing them as flat images.”
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