The Dark VR

The Dark VR is a co-production between the virtual production company Departure Lounge Inc. and the music label Monstercat.

ABOUT

The Dark VR featuring Monstercat artists Whipped Cream, Jasiah & Crimson Child, presents a new VR experience that blends electronic and opera music in an emotion-oriented story about a toxic relationship. Captured volumetrically in Vancouver, Canada at The Departure Lounge's Metastage and co-produced, this VR experience showcase next-generational immersive storytelling, featuring amazing photorealistic holographic performances. Be taken into the future of storytelling and performance in the Metaverse, as you find yourself transported into the world of Whipped Cream's artistic vision.

"This piece makes you feel as though you are there within the story, rather than simply watching a story"

Watch the Official Music Video

Departure Lounge to showcase "The Dark VR" Immersive Music Video as an Official Selection in the XR Experience Competition at SXSW 2023.

THE POWER OF

VOLUMETRIC CAPTURE

An innovative tech tool that unlocks the potential of virtual production for music, film, and TV in a more holistic way by capturing real people and authentic human performances into 3D worlds. Departure Lounge pushed the boundaries of the director's creative vision by blending 3D spaces, VFX, and performance into an XR simulation for immersive storytelling in a music video.

ARTIST

WHIPPED CREAM

Whether on the ice or on the decks, Whipped Cream's talents for expressing herself through music are undeniable. Born in Toronto, she spent her formative years as a competitive figure skater before a fateful accident brought a new passion for production into focus. Now, Whipped Cream is living proof that everything happens for a reason.

DIRECTOR

WILL SELVIZ

Will Selviz is an accomplished director with a background in immersive media technologies. His work explores themes of belonging and the immigrant experience, drawing inspiration from his Afro- Caribbean heritage and his own childhood memories. Selviz uses tech and design to transport audiences to surreal and thought-provoking worlds.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE DARK VR
& VP CREATIVE AT DEPARTURE LOUNGE

ADAM ROGERS

Formerly Development Director, Electronic Arts Capture Lab. | Formerly Creative Producer at Intel Corporation - specializing in volumetric, VR and AR, focusing on next-gen storytelling and human performance. (Reggie Watts Runnin' - VR, Reggieverse VR, La Femme - VR. Arsenal - AR etc.)

PRODUCER

BRENDA MEDINA CARMONA

With over 10+ years of work experience in the entertainment industry as a digital product designer and marketing creative director, Brenda now works as a virtual producer at Departure Lounge, leading cross-functional teams to develop new media using cutting-edge capture technologies.

CREW AND CAST LIST

Introducing the team behind the magic, the individuals who work tirelessly to bring our projects to life - our hardworking and amazing crew. These skilled and dedicated professionals put in countless hours to ensure that every project is a success. From pre-production to post-production, they handle every aspect of the process with precision and expertise.

See the Credits

See Full Crew and Cast List