What Does a Virtual Audience Experience at a Physical Event?

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A virtual audience is a group attending remotely while an event takes place in a venue. Their experience depends on how the event is captured and delivered. With live 360° viewing, the camera’s position becomes the remote attendee’s point of view.

The camera becomes a seat

Viewers can look around the captured scene through a compatible headset. They cannot automatically move freely around the building or see behind closed doors. Explain the viewing position so expectations match the ticket.

Sound makes the event understandable

A beautiful room is not enough if speech is difficult to hear. Check the presenter’s microphone and how audience questions reach the broadcast. Introduce speakers and explain activity happening outside the camera’s view.

Participation needs an explicit plan

Watching in VR is different from joining an avatar meeting. Do not promise two-way conversations, networking or audience interaction unless those arrangements have been confirmed for your event.

Welcome both audiences

Give remote attendees clear access instructions and a contact for problems. OowOah Live VR adds headset viewers to an existing physical event. Think of that audience when planning the view, programme and welcome.

Find out more about OowOah Live VR Events.