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Virtual Reality Filming
Professional 360 video and immersive VR content production across New Zealand.
Virtual reality filming produces fully immersive 360-degree content designed for VR headsets, placing viewers inside the scene with six degrees of freedom. This format demands specialized multi-lens camera arrays, spatial audio capture, and careful staging to create compelling experiences that leverage VR's unique strengths.
We coordinate VR filming projects with specialized camera systems, spatial audio rigs, and experienced immersive content crews. Our team manages the complete technical pipeline from capture through post-production, ensuring your VR content delivers a seamless, comfortable viewing experience on target headset platforms.
Capabilities
Complete VR Production Services
From concept to delivery, we create immersive VR experiences that transport viewers into your story with professional 360 capture and spatial audio.
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360 Video Capture
- High-resolution 360 cameras
- Stereoscopic 3D capture
- Monoscopic 360
- 8K+ resolution
- HDR capture
Full Sphere
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Spatial Audio
- Ambisonics recording
- 3D sound design
- Head-tracked audio
- Binaural mixing
- Spatial audio post
Immersive Sound
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Post-Production
- Stitching & stabilization
- VR-specific color grading
- Stereoscopic correction
- Platform optimization
- Interactive elements
VR Mastering
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Applications
- Entertainment experiences
- Corporate VR content
- Tourism & hospitality
- Training simulations
- Cultural preservation
Any Industry
On Location
VR Capture and Immersive Storytelling in NZ
Here is how this works in practice. Our virtual reality filming inventory in New Zealand combines Insta360 Titan, Insta360 Pro 2, Kandao Obsidian Pro, and Z-CAM K2 Pro spherical rigs with custom multi-camera arrays (RED Komodo / Komodo-X / Sony Venice 2 in OZO and Mistika VR processing) for 8K-12K stereoscopic VR delivery. Volumetric VR work routes through Wētā FX's real-time pipeline (Manuka renderer integration with Unreal Engine 5.4+ for VR experience finishing), with capture stages at Stone Street Studios Wellington, Kumeu Film Studios Auckland (Avatar 2/3 hub), and Auckland Film Studios. VR subject coverage spans Hobbiton (Matamata Alexander Farm — 600K+ tourists annually through the dedicated set), Tongariro National Park UNESCO Dual World Heritage with Mt. Ngauruhoe (Mt. Doom), Rotorua geothermal fields at Te Puia, Fiordland UNESCO Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Mackenzie UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve astrophotography VR, and Bay of Islands historic Treaty grounds.
Here is the short of it. NZ's VR heritage is built on Avatar's pioneering virtual production at Stone Street Manukau Wellington and Kumeu, James Cameron's HFR 48 fps stereoscopic 3D pipeline (NZ-resident dual-citizen since 2023), the Weta FX real-time R&D base, and Tourism New Zealand's '100% Pure NZ' VR brand activations. Te Papa museum's immersive The capital installations, the Manatū Taonga (Ministry of Culture & Heritage) collaborations on Treaty of Waitangi VR experiences, and Te Puni Kōkiri-supported iwi VR storytelling projects round out the cultural-heritage VR pipeline.
Here is how this works in practice. Iwi/hapū consultation under Te Tiriti o Waitangi is mandatory for VR experiences featuring marae, taonga, or sacred whenua — specific Aoraki (Ngāi Tahu), Tongariro (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangi), Taranaki, and Hobbiton (Ngāti Hauā). We bundle Department of Conservation concessions, WorkSafe NZ compliance, ACC universal accident insurance, MEAA-Equity NZ credentialing, and NZSPG 20% + 5% productivity uplift records processed by the The country Film Commission.
FAQ
VR Production Expertise
What VR cameras do you use?
We work with professional 360 camera systems including Insta360 Titan, Kandao Obsidian, and RED-based custom rigs. We select cameras based on your resolution requirements, stereoscopic needs, and project budget.
Can you create stereoscopic 3D VR?
Yes, we produce both monoscopic (2D 360) and stereoscopic (3D 360) content. Stereoscopic provides greater depth and immersion but requires more complex capture and post-production. We'll recommend the best approach for your content.
What about spatial audio?
We capture spatial audio using ambisonic microphone arrays that record sound from all directions. In post-production, we mix spatial audio that responds to viewer head movement, creating a complete immersive experience.
Which VR platforms can you deliver for?
We deliver content optimized for all major VR platforms including Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, PlayStation VR, and PC VR headsets. We also prepare content for web-based 360 players and social media 360 video.
What makes VR filming different?
VR requires different production approaches—the entire 360 sphere is visible, there's no 'off-camera' space to hide crew and equipment. Directors guide attention rather than controlling frame. We manage these unique challenges.
Can you film at New Zealand landmarks?
Yes, we arrange VR filming at iconic New Zealand locations from the Sky Tower to heritage homesteads to natural wonders. We handle permits, manage the unique requirements of 360 filming in public spaces, and ensure professional results.
Related Services
Productions in New Zealand that need this often pair it with Multi-Camera Setups, Volumetric Capture, and Virtual Production for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Multi-Camera Shoots and Portable Power Solutions.
On Set
Need VR Production?
Tell us about your VR project and we'll create immersive experiences in New Zealand.