When our senses are stimulated by wide-angle displays, spatial audio systems, smells, forces and compelling content, we can quite easily be encouraged to switch out of the real world and become part of the on-screen action, perhaps experiencing sweating and a rapid heartbeat as if we really were in a car chase. But how can we best trick the senses in order to harness this ‘immersive’ effect for entertainment purposes? How can we avoid feelings of sickness? What kind of production grammar is appropriate?

Will immersivity just be gimmicky, will it become addictive and will it find a place in domestic entertainment?

Dr Lodge will explore these and many other issues in a fascinating lecture taking place at the Kingston theatre, Austin Court, Cambridge Street, Birmingham on Wednesday 9th December.


To book your place at this event please email Jayne Greene, RTS Midlands Centre jayne@ijmmedia.co.uk. The event will start promptly at 7pm, registration from 6.30pm.

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