Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | October 2026
As part of Future Frame Celebration Week (FFCW) 2026, filmmaker, stereographer, and immersive media expert Alaric Hamacher conducted an immersive cinema workshop at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema (SKDA) in Vietnam.
The workshop introduced students to emerging forms of cinematic storytelling, including stereoscopic 3D filmmaking, virtual production, and immersive video technologies. Particular attention was given to VR180 production, which combines stereoscopic depth with a wide field of view to create immersive cinematic experiences for virtual reality headsets.
Demonstrating a Custom-Developed VR180 Camera System
A central part of the workshop was the presentation of a VR180 stereoscopic camera system developed by Alaric Hamacher for immersive filmmaking.
The camera system uses two synchronized cameras to capture stereoscopic imagery, enabling the production of immersive 180-degree video.
During the workshop, Hamacher explained the technical principles of stereoscopic capture, camera synchronization, lens configurations, and the challenges of producing high-resolution immersive content.
The demonstration illustrated how independently developed camera systems can provide filmmakers with greater flexibility in experimenting with emerging cinematic formats.
Immersive Post-Production with DaVinci Resolve
The workshop also included a practical demonstration of an immersive filmmaking workflow using DaVinci Resolve.
Students were introduced to key stages of VR180 post-production, including stereoscopic image processing, image alignment, and preparing immersive video for playback on VR headsets.
The presentation connected camera technology with the creative and technical decisions involved in producing immersive cinematic experiences.
Exploring the Future of Immersive Cinema
The workshop encouraged students to consider how stereoscopic cinematography, spatial imaging, and immersive production techniques can expand cinematic storytelling beyond conventional two-dimensional screens.
The event formed part of Future Frame Celebration Week 2026, an international program connecting filmmakers, educators, and media professionals through workshops, screenings, and discussions about emerging technologies.
Further information
Future Frame Celebration Week 2026:
https://ffcw.stdelight.com/?lang=en
Spatial Media – Research and Development:
https://spatialmedia.dev
Alaric Hamacher is a professor in the Department of Immersive Convergent Content at Kwangwoon University in Seoul, South Korea. Independently of his university teaching responsibilities, he works as a filmmaker, stereographer, and researcher specializing in stereoscopic 3D cinema, digital holography, virtual production, and spatial imaging technologies.
