Overview
'After Solitary' is an educational VR experience developed and published by Emblematic Group. It offers a unique perspective by allowing users to step inside a solitary confinement cell, based on the story of Kenny Moore, a former inmate of Maine State Prison. Utilizing advanced technologies like photogrammetry and volumetric video capture, the experience aims to provide a powerful and immersive look into a difficult aspect of the justice system.
Highlights
- Immersive VR Experience: Designed exclusively for VR, placing you directly within a solitary confinement cell.
- Documentary Collaboration: A partnership with PBS Frontline, bringing a real-life story to life.
- Award-Winning Technology: Premiered at SXSW 2017, winning a Jury Award and the Ars Technica Room-Scale award for its innovative use of photogrammetry and volumetric video.
Who It's For
This experience is for individuals interested in social justice issues, the penal system, and immersive storytelling through virtual reality. It's also suitable for those curious about the application of advanced capture technologies in educational and documentary content.
Game Info
- Developer: Emblematic Group
- Publisher: Emblematic Group
- Release Date: March 18, 2019
- Genre: Education
- Platform: VR Only
- Content: Features violent content involving prison guards and an inmate.