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VR Narrative : Content Research 02:08

Can I write a script for an interactive narrative that effectively touches on all key plot points but allows the participants freedom to roam? 
Gothic tales and dark versions of children’s nursery rhymes could be fertile ground to explore.

Grimms Fairy Tales are interesting because of their cultural roots, familiarity and simplicity.

Dark, gothic narratives such as Jamaica Inn, written by Daphne Du Maurier is an interesting starting point. 
 Grimms  Fairy tales, drawn by David Hockney are visually effective and compact many aspects of the tale, condensed within the image. 

Copyright David Hockney

The victimisation and disempowerment of women and girls within these stories led to researching tales with themes of strong female empowerment.

This line of thought led back to feminist texts I explored last year, which included The Yellow Wallpaper.

I have found a script of a play which might help to think about narrative structure, in practical terms.

I am also currently experimenting with light as a narrative device and I am exploring how light can be mediated in Unity. This research led back to Lotte Reiniger’s silhouette research and her use of layered paper and paper puppetry.

  

In regards to the narrative content, I am thinking about how I might be able to experiment with Fungus, In Unity to construct a simple story taking as it’s basis The Yellow Wallpaper and the aesthetic use of light similar to Lotte Reiniger.

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VR Narrative : Content Research 02:08

Can I write a script for an interactive narrative that effectively touches on all key plot points but allows the participants freedom to roam? 
Gothic tales and dark versions of children’s nursery rhymes could be fertile ground to explore.

Grimms Fairy Tales are interesting because of their cultural roots, familiarity and simplicity.

Dark, gothic narratives such as Jamaica Inn, written by Daphne Du Maurier is an interesting starting point. 
 Grimms  Fairy tales, drawn by David Hockney are visually effective and compact many aspects of the tale, condensed within the image. 

Copyright David Hockney

The victimisation and disempowerment of women and girls within these stories led to researching tales with themes of strong female empowerment.

This line of thought led back to feminist texts I explored last year, which included The Yellow Wallpaper.

I have found a script of a play which might help to think about narrative structure, in practical terms.

I am also currently experimenting with light as a narrative device and I am exploring how light can be mediated in Unity. This research led back to Lotte Reiniger’s silhouette research and her use of layered paper and paper puppetry.

  

In regards to the narrative content, I am thinking about how I might be able to experiment with Fungus, In Unity to construct a simple story taking as it’s basis The Yellow Wallpaper and the aesthetic use of light similar to Lotte Reiniger.