We are expanding the possibility space of content creation by using and abusing new media technologies. We prioritise imagination, emotion and storytelling.
ABOUT US
Self-organising
We use a system of self organisation that allows members to build VCL according to our needs, and has clear guidelines on how to address problems as they arise.
Experimental
Trial and error are crucial parts of discovery. We organise rapid prototyping & practice based research events to enable transdisciplinary cooperation.
Community
When we combine our achievements we amplify their impact: that’s why we actively share knowledge and create inclusive, non-judgemental spaces for peer learning.
Can I join?
VCL is open for everyone. We are interested in new perspectives and open for applications from researchers, artists and professionals alike.
We have three membership types: Supporting, Active and Hyperactive.
Everything about this research group, its website, social media channels, the handbook, events and coordination has been created and are maintained by Active and Hyperactive members.
How to join VCL
VR-Studio
A cross-disciplinary meeting place for students, teachers, researchers and everyone else interested in experimenting with VR and building their own experiences.
XR-Encounters
XR Encounters are open networking sessions for developers, content creators, students and professionals.
![[Summer takeover: Mónica]
It's time to say goodbye for now as my takeover week has come to it's end. I wanted to share with you this picture that I took in the Cenotes in Mexico where I got inspired of the meaning that different water bodies have in the human stories and culture. During the following year we're looking in the VCL project, Underwater Realm in VR, how to convey these stories through the medium of 360° video and storytelling.
#Repost @monicaceleste
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Light rays enter through the open mouth of the Mayan otherworld. The cenotes in Yucatán were believed to be inhabited by the Chaak, the god of rain. Mayas used to do sacrifices in the cenotes and there have been found human skeletons in them. It has also been found that the cenotes played a role in helping mayas plan their cities placement and watering structure. I like to imagine that these beautiful spacelike caves sparked the imagination of the ancient culture giving ideas to the formation of their cities and technology. At least I left the cave with a mind open and bright, full of energy waiting to be directed in something new. ✨](https://virtualcinema.aalto.fi/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)