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VR for Diversity: Amelia’s Dream

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Interactive Storytelling (ICIDS 2021)

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This demo is the first outcome of the research project VR for Diversity. The theoretical backgrounds for the project are shortly discussed and the concept for Amelia’s Dream is presented. Amelia’s Dream is a VR experience that is filmed using volumetric video capture technology, in which a young woman shares some of her dreams and concerns, relating to issues of gender equality. Focusing on how parasocial and physical interaction may impact the persuasive effects of VR, the research plan shortly elaborates on how the installation will be used for experimental studies into the possibilities of VR as a perspective shifter.

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Acknowledgements

The research project VR for Diversity is led by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, runs from October 2020 until October 2022 and is funded by SIA RAAK. The consortium consists of: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht University of the Arts, Vrije Universiteit, WeMakeVR, IJsfontein, &Samhoud media, UC 360, The Virtual Dutchmen, Submarine Channel, VR Days Europe, Bostheater, VR Amsterdam, Interactieve Producenten Nederland, Federatie Dutch Creative Industries and ARDIN.

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Vosmeer, M. (2021). VR for Diversity: Amelia’s Dream. In: Mitchell, A., Vosmeer, M. (eds) Interactive Storytelling. ICIDS 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 13138. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92300-6_43

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