Dolce Mia: A Love Story in Florence, Italy | VR180 Film for Vision Pro & Quest 3

Welcome to our latest 3D Immersive Film, a romantic fantasy set in the picturesque landscapes of Florence, Italy. Join us on a journey through the enchanting streets and captivating history of this timeless city, where love and adventure await at every turn.

🥽 HOW TO WATCH: Best viewed in a VR Headset (like Meta Quest 3 or Apple Vision Pro) for a 3D 180° immersive experience.
➡️ 3. (if you do NOT own Meta Quest VR or Vision Pro) Save this link in your watch later list. Download the YouTube VR app on Pico, PSVR or Steam VR. Then go into your VR Headset and enjoy this immersive film.
➡️ 4. (watch it on your phone directly) Download YouTube App on your phone. Please set the resolution to 2160s or 4K on the desktop for the highest resolution, true-to-life viewing experience.

📝 In the heart of Florence, Italy, Mia finds herself at a crossroads when the cherished heirloom, a symbol of her family's legacy passed down through generations, mysteriously disappears. Determined to reclaim what is rightfully hers, Mia embarks on a journey that transcends time and borders, delving into the rich history of her ancestors as she retraces their footsteps through the cobblestone streets and hidden alleys of this Renaissance city.

With each step, Mia uncovers fragments of her family's past, piecing together the intricate tapestry of their lives while fervently searching for clues to the whereabouts of the missing heirloom. Yet, amidst the labyrinth of Florence's history, Mia's path unexpectedly intersects with that of Nico, a charming and enigmatic Italian man whose knowledge of the city's secrets proves invaluable to her quest.

As Mia and Nico navigate the maze of Florence's past, they form an unlikely alliance, united by a shared determination to unravel the mystery that binds them. Together, they delve deeper into the city's hidden corners, unearthing long-forgotten secrets and forging connections that transcend time and circumstance.

With the stakes higher than ever, Mia must rely on her instincts and the bonds she has forged to navigate the treacherous path ahead and reclaim her family's legacy before it's lost forever.

Director & Screenwriter: Keeley Turner
Co-writer: Sheila Traister
Co-writer:Madelyn Tanzman
Director of Photography: Hugh Hou
Production Company: Metaverse Stage, INC

Cast
Mia: Ornella Perl
Nico De Luca: Alessandro Cominato
Maria: Saskia Baur

Story editor: Keeley Turner
Post Supervisor: Hugh Hou
Sound Mix: John Kellogg

Special Thanks
Forrest Briggs, Volurama (VR NeRF)
Federico Kiko Debetto, 360Events
Canon USA (Shot on Canon)
The Looking Glass (Looking Glass Portrait holographic display)
SGO Mistika VR (Stitching)
Boris FX, Mocha Pro (Post Stabilization)
Owl3D (2D to 3D AI, RGBA technical conversion)
The Medici - Power, Money, and Ambition in the Italian Renaissance by Paul Strathern

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[donnaturner]

You did a fantastic job Keeley and Hugh! I love it! The scenes are beautiful too!

[YGershteyn]

Thank you very much. It's good when new stories appear in 3D. And there is an opportunity to feel like you are in magnificent Florence again.
My English is not that good, but thanks to Google Translate I was able to understand the meaning of the romantic story taking place.
And I even thought I recognized Keeley in one of the episodes.
Technically, I was interested in the possibility of combining a VR 180 3D image and a window with a flat 3D image. This is an interesting technique that I don't know how to implement yet.
Thanks to everyone who created this film for the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of this beautiful city.

[madelyntanzman]

absolutely stunning views and lovely story, seeing the characters come to life from the pages is surreal! so grateful to have been a part of the team!

[keeleyturner]

I had so much fun exploring the streets of Florence, Itay, on this production. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this project! We couldn't have made it happen without you! 💋

[kristong]

Thanks for this nice piece of work! I especially like those scenes, when Mia was addressing the viewer, when her and Nico were chatting in the cafe, and when they run away/towards the viewer. Those gave me the most impressive feeling of being presence there with them!

[LookingGlassFactory]

This is so wonderful !! Thanks for featuring the Looking Glass as part of the story <3 Beautiful cinematography and storytelling all around, BRAVO!

[palmerino]

Da italiano, sono felice di vedere ambientata una magica storia in una delle tante e bellissime città che si trovano in questa nazione, così ricca di tradizioni, storia, paesaggi, cultura...
Fortunato ad essere nato qui sebbene mi consideri cittadino del mondo.
Bel cortometraggio e buon San Valentino ovvero Amore... a tutti.
La vita è bella.

[arijitdebnath]

I just viewed this in 8K. I don't have words to explain how beautifully it was filmed. The whole experience was magical. You have inspired me to make short movies on this platform.

[Potomacstud]

I think Hugh got it, this is a historical moment, the advent and concept of the first VR movie, am so inspired to jump out of the window and use my iphone 15 to shoot spatial 3d movies, will be callig for casting soon 😂

[jeromelozano]

It's really great what you manage to do in VR for fiction, mixing in elements of documentary.

[jaykeni]

Excellent production! Cute story and especially loved the cinematography! Kinda wished Hugh appeared in a bubble at the end and said "And they lived happily ever after!"

[stillsandvideo]

So well done and capitative. Every aspect was brukkuabt, Would love to see a BTS and for Hugh to get into the equipment/technique aspect on the making of... BRAVO!

[chrisnicholson]

Fun to watch on Quest 3. Can't wait to see in Apple Vision Pro. I'm sure the production value here is best-in class based on current gear, but what would in take to make the perceived clarity/sharpness to be on par with a traditional 4K film? Is this a lens limitation? Sensor resolution limitation? Playback horsepower limitation? I'm imagining that it would take a lot of pixels.

[endlosentertainment]

So this video was filmed with the one rs only or was the canon R5 used as well? Btw I love these videos !

[thekarachannel]

I have a. Vision Pro. So the only way to view it immersively is via a downloaded file ? Can the Quest 3 folks view it immersively in YouTube or is it via download?

[haipingzhao]

Sorry, I am confused. How do I download your videos on YouTube onto my iCloud drive?

[naterpotater]

Hey Hugh, what is the best workflow to make immersive videos for the VP with the Canon setup? Are you using Canon's vr utility into resolve and that's it?

[ContentForGood]

Wow guys! @keeleyturner this is absolutely incredible, the story, the scenes, the acting, the filming, the post…. Wow ❤❤❤

[MichaelRedman]

Play fine in the Quest 3 YouTube app (VR180 3D) but when played in the browser on the headset it's only a 2D flat file.

[spediegunz]

Hey hugh is there a way you can upload the 8k files on your patreon for those of us with steam vr non meta or avp headsets the 4k file from you tube is an injustice to your hard work i would gladly pay