Creating Opera Utilising Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Technologies

This book investigates the use of extended reality (XR) technologies to innovate the opera experience. Through the creation and comparison of three versions of the original opera Artemis, the research explores how virtual and augmented reality platforms can transform traditional composition and staging practices. The project resulted in three distinct iterations: a virtual reality opera built in Unity3D for the Oculus Quest, a 360° YouTube VR opera, and an augmented reality live performance. Eac