1.1. Ideation

Story & Screenplay : The process typically begins with conceptualising a narrative that leverages VR's capabilities to engage the audience within the story world. We focused on creating environments and characters that resonate emotionally and exploit the potential for immersion. Crafting audio and visual cues specific to hospital ward rooms was essential to make the experience realistic

Visualising : Many locations were explored and based off of them, some visual elements were decided. Things like point of view and position were also kept in mind. 

1.2. Narrative Structure

Space - Zones of Action : To better understand the story in a spatial sense, a top view of the scenes depicting the story world was created. It was helpful in planning the plot-points in a spatial manner (see images below).

1.3. Equipment Selection

Camera & Audio Equipment : X3 Insta360, Mobile Dolby Audio Recorder 

2.1. Camera Setup

The Camera was set up from the field of view of the patient in the bed. Consequently, the field of view was restricted, as it would be realistically. Instead of placing an actual actor, pillows were used inside the sheets to simulate the presence of the patient, which enabled the camera to have proper room to be placed.

2.2. Monitoring the Performance

Since there is technically no affordance of  “Behind the Camera”, we strategically placed one of the crew members behind the hospital bed, where they could monitor the performance well and also give cues to the actors.