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[WIP] GATE-D VR, a Japanese cyberpunk multi-stream narrative

msaijo
Honored Guest
The GATE-D software being developed is a first person choose-your-own-adventure interactive narrative “Application/Experience” based classic cyberpunk novels and films from Japan and US. This collaboration is a “Team” effort between producers/programmers from Japan and visual artist/filmmakers from the US.

The concept is an abstract homage to film-noir cyberpunk history, a “mash-up” of pop cultural references with characters based on Ryu Murakami’s novel Coin Locker Babies, classic sci-fi anime AKIRA, Tetsuo the Ironman, underscored with quotes and themes from influential writers like William Burroughs, Jean Baudrillard, Philip K Dick, and other sci-fi writers.

The process is to film the narrative using live action 360-degree video with Japanese actors (dubbed in English) within the backdrop of surrealistic modern Japan. “Unity Engine” will be used to develop the software for interactive capabilities, to "choose your own adventure" and compositing visual effects using Adobe After Effects. Some of the characters are played by professional cosplay actors.
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msaijo
Honored Guest
Here are few more pics from behind the scenes...more to come!

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Twitchmonkey
Explorer
Very nice, I love practical effects and the gorier the better. Feels a lot like Tetsuo.

msaijo
Honored Guest
"Twitchmonkey" wrote:
Very nice, I love practical effects and the gorier the better. Feels a lot like Tetsuo.


Twitchmonkey, Actually, you're right on point! this character is Tetsuo, loosely based on the original character. thanks!

Joyhype
Honored Guest
"msaijo" wrote:
Here are few more pics from behind the scenes...more to come!



Dang thats some rad makeup!!
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msaijo
Honored Guest
Here are few more pics from the production.
The title DATURA is a working title and will be replaced shortly due to trade am issues.

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cybereality
Grand Champion
Wow!
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spinaljack
Protege
This looks amazing, regardless of what else happens in the Jam I hope this gets a full release!

msaijo
Honored Guest
Thanks for your interest, support, and encouragement.

We've changed the title from DATURA to GATE-D due to trademark issues. Hope to stick with this one. Please let me know if there maybe be issues with GATE-D title.

Attached are couple of pics from yesterdays shoot. More to come...


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Joyhype
Honored Guest
Dang this is so cool! Looks like a labour of love. Awesome images btw. I'm super stoked on seeing what the outcome of this project is going to be like. I've never experienced a VR film / or interactive experience, so I can't wait to see how this turns out. :3
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Thisisdanzo
Honored Guest
Yeah, this looks really cool, guys. Are you shooting in stereoscopic 360? Mono 360? How are you achieving the technical aspects? Stuff like this would really bring people to VR.
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