Animation is an integral part of storytelling and can make or break an experience. However, in an immersive environment, motion sickness is a very common negative side-effect of animation. With that in mind, how can we add animation to an experience without making people sick? Featured experiences: Moss by Polyarc First Contact by Oculus Credits: Background music […]
Problem to solve Animation is an integral part of storytelling and can make or break an experience. However, in an immersive environment, motion sickness is a very common negative side-effect of animation. This can include a feeling of seasickness, headaches, general nausea, dizziness, vertigo or even in some cases, vomiting. This happens when there is a mismatch
Problem to solve With traditional 2D film and game design, there are many creative options for the makers to progress the story or transition from scene to scene. However, in immersive 360 experiences, care needs to be taken with these transitions to not only keep people from getting disoriented within a space, but also to
Problem to solve Animation is an integral part of storytelling and can make or break an experience. However, in an immersive environment, motion sickness is a very common negative side-effect of animation. In 2D game design, cutscenes are the most commonly used way to tell a backstory – complete with panning and zooming of the camera for
Problem to solve Animation is an integral part of storytelling and can make or break an experience. However, in an immersive environment, motion sickness is a very common negative side-effect of animation. This can include a feeling of seasickness, headaches, general nausea, dizziness, vertigo or even in some cases, vomiting. This happens when there is a mismatch
Problem to solve Animation is an integral part of storytelling and can make or break an experience. However, in an immersive environment, motion sickness is a very common negative side-effect of animation. This can include a feeling of seasickness, headaches, general nausea, dizziness, vertigo or even in some cases, vomiting. This happens when there is
Let’s dive a little deeper into the UX best practices for motion sickness. Featured experience: Richie’s Plank Experience by Toast VR Credits: Background music – “Break Free” by jonahb
A few examples of animations you can use to ensure a comfortable experience for your viewers. Animations featured: Uplifted by brockoli, Quill Theater VRFreeze by Goro Fujita, Quill Theater VRThe Reservoir by Maiden Interactive, Quill Theater VRNorth and South by Goro Fujita, Quill Theater VRMoss, Polyarc Games : https://www.polyarcgames.com
Motion sickness is one of the most common negative side-effects of VR experiences. This can include a feeling of seasickness, headaches, general nausea, dizziness, vertigo or even in some cases, vomiting. This happens when there is a mismatch between what is being seen and what is being felt — or in other words, your eyes