6 Virtual Reality Content Companies to Watch
NextVR
Jaunt
LittlStar
MelodyVR Ltd.
The startup, which was founded in 2015, has used 18 months of development to secure over 300 artists and film a wide range of concerts in 360-degrees. The app will offer a wide selection of VR experiences across music genres like classical (the London Symphony Orchestra), rock (Fall Out Boy) and electronic (Annie Mac). Moving forward, MelodyVR will use its custom camera technology to open sold out concerts and music festivals to fans around the globe. Fans will be able to listen to concerts in 360-degree audio.
Mandtvr
An offshoot of Hollywood production company Mandt Bros which launched in 2001, Mandt VR is focused on full-service 360-degree VR production. Mandt Bros. has produced over 3,000 episodes of television shows so far, including the sports show Rome is Burning with Jim Rome, and Walt Disney Pictures’ Million Dollar Arm. On the VR front, Mandt VR has signed a deal to 360-degree livestream premiere PodcastOne show talent, including Shaquille O’Neil and Adam Carolla. The company is also working with clients like Oklahoma State University to use virtual reality content to connect with new customers.
Digital Domain / Immersive Media
In December 2015, Hong Kong-listed Digital Domain Holdings (HKG:0547) paid $39 million for a 66.6% majority stake in Canadian virtual reality technology company Immersive Media. The two companies previously worked together in launching IM360, which Digital Domain Holdings (DDHL) has a 50% stake in.
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