Atmos is a two minute short film, which tells the tale of humanity’s desperate flight
from a dying earth, using Google Cardboard enabled virtual reality (VR) to put an
out-of-this world experience right in the viewers pocket. Atmos was created by Rose Lovell who has decades of experience and engagement in South African film, together with a team of cutting-edge talent, headed by Durban-based director Matthew Nefdt.
The film evokes an experience which is described by its creators:
“Who hasn’t looked up at the night sky and wondered
what it would be like to be up there, seeing the earth rise above the horizon and
watching the stars shine like diamonds, almost close enough to touch? Who among
us hasn’t wondered what’s out there, and when we’ll find it? At the same time, some fears stop all hearts. When we look up, we’re reminded
that we might not have that much time left on the planet that’s always been our
home. Humanity has stripped earth’s natural resources, and we’re in a race against
our own destructiveness. Now, you can live the dream, and escape the fear.”
Atmos transports veiwers into the outer reaches of the galaxy to a new world, in a
striking blend of local landscapes and exquisite CGI. In black and white, the
cinematic visuals and full 3D binaural score immerses viewers as they walk in the shoes
of the protagonists.
Shot in 4K, the film features a 360 panorama of the unspoilt rural Wild Coast of the Eastern
Cape, stitched with CGI and VFX. The end result is at once familiar and
deeply alien, creating a compelling experience.
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