Abstract

Augmented Reality (AR) is considered as an innovative medium that presents novel experiences by overlaying virtual content over a physical space. Current AR narrative applications are mainly location-based and function-orieanted for users to experience the storytelling. The cinema-centred AR for group viewing has remained undiscovered. This work conceptualises Cinematic Augmented Reality (CAR) through discussing the potential implementation of AR imaging over a viewing screen to form a believable cinematic composition. We discussed the advantages of applying CAR as the next generation filmmaking from the aspects of cinematic realism, field of view and the potential interactivity. The proposed appraoch, Augmented Dimension (AD) led to the identifications and alternations of scene design techniques, including advanced storyboarding, adaptable field of view, and a hybrid production pipeline. The result presents insights into the effective integration of AR with conventional cinematic techniques, and proposing a fundamental framework for future explorations in AR-based cinema.

 Augmented Reality (AR) is considered as an innovative medium that presents novel experiences by overlaying virtual content over a physical space. Current AR narrative applications are mainly location-based and function-orieanted for users to experience the storytelling. The cinema-centred AR for group viewing has remained undiscovered. This work conceptualises Cinematic Augmented Reality (CAR) through discussing the potential implementation of AR imaging over a viewing screen to form a believable cinematic composition. We discussed the advantages of applying CAR as the next generation filmmaking from the aspects of cinematic realism, field of view and the potential interactivity. The proposed appraoch, Augmented Dimension (AD) led to the identifications and alternations of scene design techniques, including advanced storyboarding, adaptable field of view, and a hybrid production pipeline. The result presents insights into the effective integration of AR with conventional cinematic techniques, and proposing a fundamental framework for future explorations in AR-based cinema.