Female Planet Series

Client: Google

A collection of short 360° documentaries showcasing extraordinary women from around the world whose careers in science, technology, sports and the arts are inspiring a new generation of young people and breaking down the barriers to professional achievement.

Gina Rodriguez of TV’s ‘Jane the Virgin’ showing how role models gave her the courage to only accept acting roles that empower women.
Inna Braverman, the pioneering clean energy entrepreneur, who pushed to develop a patented technology for the generation of clean energy.
Tiera Fletcher, a 22 year old aeronautical engineer working for NASA, who’s paving the way for women in space exploration and science.
Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first American Muslim to win a medal at the Olympics wearing a Hijab. Who now runs a fashion label and Muslim Barbie Doll.
Vidya Vox, 31 year old Indian born an American YouTuber and singer with over 7 million subscribers. She was born in Chennai, India and immigrated with her family to the US at the age of eight. Her music bridges Western electronic dance music and Indian classical music.

Contributors Included

Gina Rodriguez of TV’s ‘Jane the Virgin’ showing how role models gave her the courage to only accept acting roles that empower women.
Inna Braverman, the pioneering clean energy entrepreneur, who pushed to develop a patented technology for the generation of clean energy.
Tiera Fletcher, a 22 year old aeronautical engineer working for NASA, who’s paving the way for women in space exploration and science.
Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first American Muslim to win a medal at the Olympics wearing a Hijab. Who now runs a fashion label and Muslim Barbie Doll.

Deliverables

Stereo 360° video & spatial audio (5 x 7 min VR documentary series)

Project Brief

VR for Good

Project Delivery

VR amplifies a message because it takes audiences right to the heart of an issue. In Partnership with Googles VR team, ‘The Female Planet’ is a collection of 360º films allowing the audience to shadow five extraordinary women who share their personal and professional experiences, showcasing female role models who are breaking barriers and helping make the world a better place for all of us.

The team used the latest YiHalo stereo cameras to produce stunning VR films using a range of complex rigging and grip systems to take the audience into the lives of these extraordinary women.

Results

This series was shot in 3D 360 with the new YI HALO camera and Google’s Jump technology. The YI HALO features 17 cameras in a 360 array, resulting in high resolution 3D video and a a feeling of being truly immersed in the stories. You feel as if you’re really walking alongside Gina, Tiera, and Inna!

The series, directed by Mary Matheson has been distributed around the world.

360° Videos

View some of the 360 videos on YouTube....

Entrepreneur Inna Braverman

Actress Gina Rodriguez

Aerospace Engineer Tiera Fletcher

US Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad

The Vidya Vox Story