Posted on 25 Mar, 2025

Part 1 of this series, Nigel Carr Guest Blogger – Part 1, explored VR’s immersive potential and its transformative impact on design. Part 2 examines the practical benefits and limitations of today’s VR technology, focusing on hardware performance, market trends, and industry applications.

Newcomers often misinterpret early VR footage, comparing standalone devices to high-end PC systems. Recent advancements, as seen in the Quest 2, Quest 3, and PSVR2, have significantly improved resolution, refresh rates, and overall performance. The article also reviews VR’s expanding role in... Continue reading >

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Posted on 11 Mar, 2025

Virtual reality (VR) has evolved from a specialised idea to a potent instrument in many fields, including different stage design. As technology develops, virtual reality (VR) is changing how professionals work, collaborate, and create; it is no longer just for gaming.

Long-time VR supporter Nigel Carr says his own experience with the technology was life-changing. He compares attempting to explain virtual reality to "trying to describe the colour blue to someone who's never seen it." The difficulty is that, in contrast to conventional devices, VR must be experienced in order to be fully comprehended; descriptions or videos cannot do this.

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Posted on 12 Nov, 2024

Theatre has always been a strong form of expression, capturing audiences with stories and performances. Theatre and stage design has changed not simply as an art form, but also in its physical presentation, with stage design playing an important part in defining how stories are experienced. The ancient amphitheatres of Greece and Rome laid the groundwork for modern performance spaces, and developments throughout history have changed how performers and audiences interact on stage.

Stages and sets became crucial to the ambiance and meaning of each play as theatre evolved from religious spectaculars in the Middle Ages to the grandeur of the Renaissance, and then t... Continue reading >

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