Many of the groundbreaking virtual techniques used in Disney + ‘s Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, are well known. However, a new video shows how the Oculus Quest 2 was used during production.
You can see Quest 2 in action just after the three-minute mark in the video below. In the video, the series directors and technical experts meet to talk about the virtual production of the show using Stagecraft technology, which includes the state-of-the-art virtual stage with an LED wall. In this way, the crew can edit and visualize the scenery on the day of shooting, instead of implementing effects via a green screen.
Although the clip doesn’t specifically mention the use of VR, we can see the crew jumping into the set itself with the headset on. Based on the menu shown below, it looks like the headset is being used to assist in snapshots and camera paths before recording. Once in VR, the crew can visualize these sets in 3D without building physical props.
Ultimately, VR is just one of many new tools that add to the cutting-edge production behind The Mandalorian. The series is directed by Iron Man director Jon Favreau, who has a lot of experience with VR technology. Favreau also used VR in the production of the live-action remake of The Lion King and even produced Gnomes and Goblins, a VR experience.
Star Wars games are no stranger to VR either. We have already seen several titles like Vader Immortal and the upcoming Star Wars Pinball VR.
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