Photo: The Hydrous, Rick Miskiv, Palau Feb 2018
WHO WE ARE
An independent VR production company based in San Diego, CA specializing in creative storytelling and underwater camera technology development for clients.
UNDERWATER VR LEADERSHIP
VRTUL has experience in every category of “Underwater VR” from theme park attractions, live broadcasts, to elite multi-part natural history expeditions. We believe in developing high quality camera housings and processes from the ground up in order to collaborate with world-class non-profits, organizations, and agencies.
THE PREMIERE UNDERWATER STORYTELLING VR CAMERAS
The VRTUL 2 is the only underwater VR camera solution capable of recording in native stereoscopic 3D and 12-bit DNG RAW. The V-Mini, which utilizes the Kandao Obsidian S & R cameras, is the best prosumer UW 360 3D camera solution in the world for cinematic recording and livestreaming.
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THE WORK
The best VR experiences aren’t developed by individuals; they happen through deeply invested working relationships across a range of technologies and industries.
Into the Now
Tribeca & Cannes 2018 Film Festival Selections
Stanford | Neuroscience Institute
“Studies of the brain mechanisms for fear and anxiety and how to overcome them.” – Stanford Medicine
24: Legacy | VR Trailer
During the 2017 Super Bowl, VRTUL worked with Here Be Dragons on the breakthrough 24:Legacy VR Trailer. Here is a breakdown of one of the scenes which VRTUL handled:
- Shoot Desert Location 360 HDR Stereo
- VR Stitch Live Action Plate
- CG Model, Rig, and Animate Helicopter
- Add Atmosphere, Dust, Particles
- Stereo Convert 2D Elements and Final Composite
SeaWorld | VR Park Activation
Since January 2016, VRTUL has been a strategic advisor to SeaWorld’s Executive Team, consulting on VR brand strategy, collaborating on experimental films, and producing live-action VR content. In July 2017, VRTUL released their first attraction “Orca 360” at SeaWorld San Diego.
Nekton | Google Expeditions
VRTUL teamed up with Google and the Nekton Mission to produce ultra high resolution stereoscopic 360 imagery and video for the Google Expeditions platform. This expedition highlights the various jobs and tasks that scientists and technicians perform on a deep sea research expedition.
ABC Good Morning America
VRTUL concepted, developed, and executed the first underwater 360 livestream with ABC GMA in Nassau, Bahamas on May 22nd, 2017. Millions of people watched the stream on both live television and Facebook.
CASEY SAPP’S BIO
Casey Sapp
VR Producer & Tech Innovator
Casey has contributed to numerous globally recognized VR projects as an independent producer, director, camera operator, and supervisor. He is an experienced scuba diver, co-creator of the first 360 stereoscopic underwater, a published author, speaker, and entrepreneur.
NEWS & PRESS
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VRTUL was proud to partner in post-production with Andrew MacDonald and CreamVR for “The Driver”…
VRTUL publicly releases their proprietary underwater VR cameras and signs major brands to cinematic productions…
See how some of the VR content we developed for Stanford University will help cure…