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NVIDIA RTX ALL-STARS: MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITION
Gold Creek VR is proud to announce our recent FEATURE in the prestigious NVIDIA RTX All-Stars: Media and Entertainment Edition showcase. This recognition has been shared across numerous industries, highlighting our innovative THROWDOWN 8K virtual production workflow.
As a pioneering force in interactive feature filmmaking, we’ve harnessed the power of the
NVIDIA RTX™ GPUs to redefine the boundaries of visual computing and immersive experiences.
Our commitment to pushing the envelope of what’s possible has led to the creation of THROWDOWN, our upcoming interactive feature film that blends cinematic artistry with video game interactivity. Powered by NVIDIA's cutting-edge L40 GPU technology, Gold Creek VR is setting a new standard for narrative engagement. Stay Glued for more groundbreaking developments from Gold Creek VR, where imagination meets the ultimate technology.
THROWDOWN PLAYSTATION BLAST OFF!!
THRILLED to announce that our interactive feature film, THROWDOWN is now available for wishlist and follow on the PlayStation Store and PlayStation App.
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Our journey commenced with an Epic MegaGrant in 2020, marking our entry into a realm of innovation and technological advancement. Collaborating with industry giants such as Epic Games, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Dolby, we have developed a state-of-the-art 8K virtual production workflow. This collaboration has culminated in an unprecedented blend of cinematic and gaming experiences.
Join our community on the PlayStation GameHub for the latest updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Our Navigational Cinema™ experience, specially optimized for PSVR and PSVR2, is set to revolutionize virtual reality entertainment.
Grateful to collaborate with our esteemed partners: Epic Games Unreal Engine, NVIDIA, Amazon, Panavision, Dolby, ZEISS, Ncam, Kessler Crane, Foundry, Intel, Indipro Tools Corp., Blackmagic Design, Boris FX, Puget Systems, Movella Entertainment - Xsens, and many more. Your support is the cornerstone of our ambition to seamlessly integrate video games and cinema, heralding a new era in entertainment.
INTEL INNOVATES INTERACTIVE CINEMA
We are excited to share the news of our strategic partnership with Intel for the highly anticipated interactive feature film, THROWDOWN. Orchestrated through the Epic MegaGrants Partner Program, this groundbreaking collaboration enables Gold Creek VR to leverage Intel’s technological innovation with our advanced 8K virtual production workflow, setting the stage to transform the immersive cinema landscape. The partnership also opens the door to numerous opportunities, including access to complimentary development hardware, elite technical support, and extensive resource materials. Additionally, Intel is providing exciting marketing opportunities and exclusive offers to their vast audience, ensuring maximum targeted exposure for THROWDOWN.
GOLD CREEK VR JOINS NVIDIA INCEPTION PROGRAM
GOLD CREEK VR has been accepted into the prestigious NVIDIA Inception Program. Leveraging NVIDIA's state-of-the-art technology and support, alongside our robust network of sponsors, we are primed to fuel our upcoming interactive feature film THROWDOWN with bleeding edge innovation. We're thrilled to be part of this exciting community and eager to unveil our revolutionary VR experiences as well as our growing slate of interactive feature films to audiences worldwide.
FOUNDRY FORGES THE FUTURE OF VISUAL EFFECTS
Foundry, the award-winning creator of Nuke - the industry-standard digital composition and visual effects software, are forging a partnership with Gold Creek VR that promises to redefine the landscape of interactive cinema with the power of Unreal Engine 5 for THROWDOWN.
Gold Creek VR will leverageThe UnrealReader node which connects Nuke to the Unreal Editor using the Nuke Server plug-in. UnrealReader incorporates Unreal Engine 5’s Movie Render Queue system to provide an interactive compositing-oriented workflow directly inside the Nuke toolset, for an unprecedented level of creative control. Nuke's powerful toolset combined with Unreal Engine 5’s real-time rendering capabilities will be used to create stunning visuals that redefine viewer engagement by offering a truly exciting cinematic experience.
AWS AND GOLD CREEK VR - NEXT LEVEL STORYTELLING
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Gold Creek VR are partnering to bring immersive storytelling to the next level. Through the Epic MegaGrants partnership program, AWS is providing Gold Creek VR with access to its powerful cloud computing platform to help create its upcoming interactive feature film, THROWDOWN.
THROWDOWN will be a groundbreaking experience that uses stereoscopic 3D, VR, AR, and advanced virtual production filmmaking technology to transport viewers to a new world. AWS is providing Gold Creek VR with the resources it needs to create a truly immersive experience that will leave a lasting impression on viewers.
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PANAVISION BRINGS THROWDOWN TO LIFE
Panavision, the world class leader in cinematic innovation, has partnered with Gold Creek VR to bring THROWDOWN to life. The legendary camera company is providing the tools, technology, and support required to deliver the upcoming interactive feature film in 8K resolution. Panavision’s Academy Award-winning optics and comprehensive inventory of film and digital cameras ensure that the large-format cinematography of THROWDOWN is visually stunning and immersive.
THROWDOWN is a Navigational Cinema™ experience that will enable viewers to choose their own adventure at various decision points throughout the film, which will determine the movie's outcome. Panavision’s technology has helped to shape the look and feel of modern cinema and their rich history of cinematic excellence continues through this passionate and innovative partnership with Gold Creek VR.
EPIC MEGAGRANT - THROWDOWN
Epic Games has selected the upcoming interactive feature film project THROWDOWN to receive an EPIC MEGAGRANT. The project is directed by and starring James Markham Hall, Jr. and will be delivered at 8K resolution in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Gold Creek VR recently produced THROWDOWN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE: VOLUME 1 presented by The Visual Effects Society, showcasing the state-of-the-art virtual production filmmaking tools and techniques used to bring THROWDOWN to life with the power of Unreal Engine. The project is sponsored by innovative companies including Epic Games, Blackmagic Design, Zeiss, Ncam, Kessler, Xsens, Reallusion, Boris FX, Puget Systems, IndiPro, Dolby, THX, Zoom, Leia Inc., Digital Dive, Mercuna, Digital Sputnik, The Camera Division and more.
INTRODUCING 3D REVIEW - POWERED BY DOLBY
Gold Creek VR is pleased to announce the launch of the WORLD'S FIRST STEREOSCOPIC 3D PRODUCT REVIEW SERIES! 3D REVIEW highlights innovative technology products and is captured natively in Stereoscopic 3D with virtual environments rendered using the power of Unreal Engine 4. The series is released in 8K 3D 360/VR and features a Dolby Atmos Immersive 3D audio mix. Gold Creek VR spent two months working closely with with Dolby to establish an 8K ATMOS WORKFLOW as their toolset at the time did not support 8K. 3D Review is distributed through the Gold Creek VR verified YouTube partner channel Content Monsters and will soon become available on Premium VR headsets as well as Stereoscopic 3D enabled mobile device platforms.
HISTORIC TREASURES OF THE NATIONAL PARKS LAUNCH
In October 2017 Gold Creek VR treated "Scotty's Castle Weekend" attendees at Death Valley National Park to a VR Sneak Peek, showcasing the pilot episode of their new VR series "Historic Treasures of the National Parks." The pilot episode focuses on "Scotty's Castle" a popular historic landmark at Death Valley National Park that was damaged during a flash flood in 2015.
Produced in association with Death Valley National Park and sponsored by the Death Valley Conservancy, "Scotty's Castle" takes visitors on a virtual tour of this historic landmark with a fascinating story.
The pilot episode of "Historic Treasures of the National Parks" was launched exclusively on the
VeeR VR platform. This strategic partnership between VeeR and Gold Creek VR allows viewers from across the globe to experience "Scotty's Castle" in Virtual Reality, while discovering the rich history of Death Valley National Park landmark. Additionally VeeR has featured Gold Creek VR in a Creator Story on their VeeR VR BLOG.
Leading 360/VR software company METTLE, has featured Gold Creek VR several times on their Mettle BLOG, including the recent entry "VR/AR Saving America’s History" which showcases the Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and motion control technology used in the production of
"Historic Treasures of the National Parks: Scotty's Castle."
AMERICAN GHOST TOWNS - FEATURED ON DAYDREAM
Daydream is a mobile VR platform created by Google that recently acknowledged the high quality cinematic historical works of Gold Creek VR by featuring "American Ghost Towns: Death Valley Junction" on their MAIN PAGE. Gold Creek is excited to continue heir partnership with Google VR, setting a standard of excellence for mobile VR experiences.
GOOGLE EXPEDITIONS - AMERICAN GHOST TOWNS
Gold Creek VR has been working with Google VR on a number of projects. Their award winning VR series “American Ghost Towns” has been adapted for the Educational Virtual Reality platform GOOGLE EXPEDITIONS. The Google Expeditions App allows teachers to take students on VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS and has been used by over 1 MILLION students internationally in its first year. In 2017 Google Expeditions featured the American Ghost Towns: Goldfield Expedition as one of seven pieces selected for presentation at the 2017 Bett Educational Conference in London.
NAB SHOW 2017 VR/AR PAVILLION PANEL - PRESENTED BY DELL
NAB SHOW 2017 was an incredibly busy event for Gold Creek VR. Leading 360/VR software company Mettle invited James Markham Hall, Jr. to give his "Keys to Creating Great 360/VR" presentation at the Mettle booth. Hall showcased advanced post-production techniques from his VR series "American Ghost Towns" and "Historic Treasures of the National Parks" utilizing Mettle Skybox Studio in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere. James was also invited to the VR/AR PAVILLION MAIN STAGE PANEL presented by DELL with Mettle Co-Founder Chris Bobotis and RVLVR founder Nick Bicanic. James shared his experiences in creating cinematic 360/VR series, provided insight on the future of VR and engaged with VR filmmakers and fans in a Q & A.
The Academy Award winning Boris FX team and creators of MOCHA VR showcased advanced post-production techniques using cinematic 360/VR moving shots from "Historic Treasures of the National Parks," created with Gold Creek VR's custom motion control camera movement system. James joined the Mocha VR team at the Boris FX booth for an exciting presentation featuring the powerful planar tracking software Mocha VR.
ADOBE MAX 2016 - CINEMATIC 360/VR PRODUCTION PRESENTATION
James Markham Hall, Jr. was invited by innovative 360/VR software company Mettle to present
"Keys to Creating Great 360/VR Video" at Adobe Max 2016, demonstrating advanced compositing techniques from the series "Historic Treasures of the National Parks" utilizing the Skybox Studio Suite in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere.
His exciting presentation focused on providing solutions to common issues arising during cinematic 360/VR production including: tripod / camera support removal, shadow/light removal, adding 2D elements to a 360 environment and more.
AMERICAN GHOST TOWNS CHANNEL - SAMSUNG GEAR VR
In 2016 Samsung recognized Gold Creek VR's achievements in the world of high quality cinematic historical 360/VR production by featuring the "American Ghost Towns" series in it's own AMERICAN GHOST TOWNS CHANNEL on the Samsung VR app.
Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus is the leading mobile VR headset experience and Gold Creek VR is thrilled to engage in this content partnership with Samsung and Oculus who are powerful innovators in the VR arena.
NAB SHOW 2016 - METTLE 360/VR FILMMAKER SHOWCASE
James Markham Hall, Jr. was featured as guest speaker at METTLE'S VR FILMMAKER SHOWCASE during NAB SHOW 2016 where his presentation focused on advanced VR post-production techniques featuring Mettle's Skybox Studio in Adobe After effects as well as VR filmmaking tips.
Attendees were treated to a special behind the scenes look at some of the more challenging moving shots created utilizing Gold Creek VR's custom motion control movement system utilized in "American Ghost Towns" and "Historic Treasures of the National Parks."
VRLA SCHOOL 2016 - MIRADA, ADOBE, METTLE
Gold Creek VR proudly participated in the VRLA SCHOOL workshops in conjunction with the Guillermo Del Doro founded VFX studio Mirada, Adobe, VR Los Angeles and Mettle. James Markham Hall, Jr. shared the latest and greatest in VR post-production techniques featuring Mettle Skybox Studio for Adobe After Effects while showcasing examples from the award winning VR series "American Ghost Towns."
The workshop focused on an introduction to 360 video, covering the processes involved with capturing live action 360/VR content. Attendees were excited to learn shooting and editing techniques and applied their lessons to their own 360/VR creations on the spot. Several small groups spread out around the Village Workspaces in Los Angeles, creating short 360/VR scenes using prosumer 360 video cameras. James showcased a variety of 360 video post techniques such as adding graphics/text and compositing.
BEST LIVE ACTION EDUCATIONAL VR FILM - VRFEST 2016
"American Ghost Towns - Goldfield" was recognized as BEST EDUCATIONAL VR FILM at Virtual Reality Festival 2016 at Palms Casino Resort in LAS VEGAS. As VRFEST winners, James Hall and Ted Faye were invited to exhibit "American Ghost Towns" at a private VRFEST event held at the 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL in Park City Utah.
Gold Creek VR created founder James Markham Hall, Jr. and Ted Faye applied their knowledge of desert history to produce their first VR series, “American Ghost Towns.” The series is has been featured in it's own channel on Samsung VR. Hall and Faye created this innovative Virtual Reality Series to explore America's past through the remnants of settlements and villages that have been left behind. The desolate, abandoned ruins of once busy banks, hotels and saloons dot the landscape of the old wild west. Host Ted Faye takes the viewer on a virtual tour of these once bustling towns, interviewing historians, residents and others who bring the people and places back to life.