Aug 2016
The concept of the project is an immersive hyperlocal VR experience, which takes the user on a journey through iconic Sheffield landscapes and narrated by well known Sheffield poets.
The user will begin their journey through Sheffield VeRse, by entering an interactive 3D cityscape, where they will decide which part of the city they want to explore through the various themes presented to them. Within these various themes, specialist poets will be the users guide throughout their journey inspired by particular stories from Sheffield’s past and present.
Whilst exploring the individual places within the city the user will experience an empathy and deeper connection with Sheffield’s rich cultural and social heritage. Users will be placed right in the heart of the narrative by the use of 360 video technology, which will serve as the main storytelling platform for ‘Sheffield VeRse’.