VR Gorilla

VR Gorilla is an Amsterdam based VR production studio, focused on making breathtaking VR films that We aim to create experiences that make a positive impact.

VR Gorilla is an Amsterdam based VR production studio, focused on making breathtaking VR films that are perfected to be experienced in high-end VR headsets like Gear VR and Oculus Rift. We believe that telling a great story can inspire to move into the right direction. Our background as filmmakers gives us the advantage of knowing how to tell a story and really captivate your audience.

29/06/2024

We got what we came for. Tobago Cays are truly a gem, some of the best beaches we've ever seen and filmed. These pictures don't do them justice, but our VR experience surely will!

15/06/2023

Wrapping up our in aceh tamiang region. ecosystem and oil production. Hard work but quite the adventure again!

13/06/2023

VR Gorilla team heading to to film the national park on . We'll keep you posted on this trip :)

18/10/2022

Just returned from a trip to filming #360 in , and the . We had a blast and will be producing Virtual City Trip episodes in the next few months.

15/08/2022

Some stills captured with 2 . Underneath the drone is a #360 . So after post-production we'll be able to 'fly' over these awesome in headsets.

11/08/2022

Lac de Castillon #360

22/11/2021

OUT NOW!

Today is the day. Komodo: A Paradise under Pressure is currently available on the following platforms:

Oculus Quest 1 and 2 : https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3793613860696947/

Oculus Rift: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/4144174098940074/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/komodo

Viveport: https://www.viveport.com/782c9169-3373-4b26-b897-1a67d6a325ac

Go and watch this amazing adventure!

// About Komodo: A Paradise Under Pressure //

In 2017, VR Gorilla followed a team of scientists and divers to create a film on their quest to study Indonesia’s iconic manta rays and Komodo dragons, and how plastic pollution is threatening their survival. The film, which is a Watermen Project and Blend Media collaboration, takes you on an incredible journey through the waters and islands of Komodo National Park; a unique ecosystem situated in the Indonesian archipelago.

World record freediver and Ocean Explorer William Winram William Winram, together with his protégé marine biologist Lukas Müller , go to extreme lengths to show you the beauty of the park and some of its iconic inhabitants, including the deadly Komodo Dragon and the giant Reef Manta Ray.

During their dives they assist Nat Geo’s “Queen of Mantas” Andrea Marshall Andrea Marshall who is researching the manta ray population in the Park.

This project would not have existed were it not for Dr. Andrea Marshall from the Marine Megafauna Foundation Marine Megafauna Foundation and her generous donor who put her boat at the service of the oceans in this project.

#360

21/11/2021

Once they were viewed as dragons, mythical animals that roamed the islands of Komodo national park: The Komodo dragon. These giant lizards were already living on earth about 40 million years ago, sadly only in our age their existence has come under threat of extinction.

If you come to Komodo to film the mantas and the park they of course have to be one of the main characters. Though it is not a small feat as Komodo dragons can be very dangerous to humans. They have no fear of humans and will bite if they get the chance, filling the wound of their victim with poison.

So if you do want to film them, you have to do it right and be extra careful. Luckily the people from Watermen project Watermen Project, who were handling the cameras, were experienced in working with big predators, (like great white sharks). They did an amazing job filming them in the water, (as we were all holding our breath worrying about them 😉 An we even managed to get a camera on the beach, which now allows you to stand in the middle of their group in VR.

One more day and you'll be able to experience it in VR yourself 😀
: A Paradise Under Pressure

21/11/2021

Being in the presence of a manta-ray is one of the most serene and spiritual encounters we have ever experienced. There is just something peaceful and elegant about them, the way the glide through the water, slowly flapping their big wings.

So we were overjoyed when on the fifth day of shooting William Winram came to the surface and told us they had run into an very seldomly filmed and amazing event. A manta dance, a mating ritual in which multiple manta rays try to seduce a female. It is beautiful and they got it all on the VR cam, even though the conditions were hard, with strong currents and Manta's passing them by from every side. Once we saw the moment in our post production studio, it was clear we got very lucky and it is so cool to be able to share this with the rest of the world coming monday. Such beauty...

19/11/2021

Once we arrived in the park we were excited to start filming the animals and beauty of the park, but quickly found that the paradise that we were looking to film was slowly fading and that being there also had a dark reality to it: There was plastic all around the islands, and the iconic Komodo dragon was living in it as were all the animals in the waters surrounding it.

The researchers explained to us that even though you might not be able to see these microplastics with your naked eye, they are there and they are slowly suffocating the oceans and animals in it.

From that moment on we knew we had to incorporate the story of plastics into our film. Just showing the beauty would not do justice to the animals in park, and with this film we had a chance to create a bigger understanding of the issue, while at the same time letting people experience a unique ecosystem with incredible species in it. A clear reason to abandon single use plastics...

18/11/2021

It was 2017 when we got an email from marine biologist Lukas Müller, at that time still a student at Wageningen University, saying that he would like to learn more about VR filming. He worked at the NGO Watermen Project Watermen Project, where he believed he could use VR for their research and promotion of shark conservation.

When we saw the video that he sent with the email of Watermen Project founder and world record freediver William Winram William Winram freediving with Great White Sharks, we were immediately intrigued. Not long after that we met and hit it off, we were both passionate, driven and truly believed in the future of VR in environmental education and documentary making. All we needed was a project.

Only a month later we met up, in an Amsterdam bar, with his freediving mentor William Winram about a project they had in mind. An educational film about the Komodo National park and in particular the Manta Ray population.

It was clear that William was just as passionate about the conservation of the sea, sharks, and every living thing in it. He was asked by National Geographic “Queen of Mantas” Andrea Marshall Andrea Marshall to come help with research on Manta Rays in the Komodo National Park and had proposed to her that it would be a good idea to film the expedition in VR. It would not be long before we’d get there to film an amazing adventure in nature...

15/11/2021

In 2017, VR Gorilla followed a team of scientists and divers to create a film on their quest to study Indonesia’s iconic manta rays and Komodo dragons, and how plastic pollution is threatening their survival. The film, which is a Watermen Project VR Gorilla and Blend Media collaboration, takes you on an incredible journey through the waters and islands of Komodo National Park; a unique ecosystem situated in the Indonesian archipelago.

World record freediver and Ocean Explorer William Winram, together with his protégé marine biologist Lukas Müller, go to extreme lengths to show you the beauty of the park and some of its iconic inhabitants, including the deadly Komodo Dragon and the giant Reef Manta Ray.

During their dives they assist Nat Geo’s “Queen of Mantas” Andrea Marshall who is researching the manta ray population in the Park.

The full film will be available for download on the 22th of november on various platforms but until then enjoy this trailer and stay tuned for ‘behind the scenes’ stories to follow in the next posts.

This project would not have existed were it not for Dr. Andrea Marshall from the Marine Megafauna Foundation Marine Megafauna Foundation and her generous donor who put her boat at the service of the oceans in this project.

22/07/2021

The Beast has landed in Amsterdam! VR Gorilla has had the pleasure of testing the KanDao Obsidian Pro camera the last few days. Maybe a game changer for VR with its 8 APS-C sensors and a whopping 12K 3D output. We'll share some content as soon as we've had the chance of post-producing the shots we've made!

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OUT NOW! Today is the day. Komodo: A Paradise under Pressure is currently available on the following platforms: Oculus Quest 1 and 2 : https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3793613860696947/ Oculus Rift: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/4144174098940074/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/komodo Viveport: https://www.viveport.com/782c9169-3373-4b26-b897-1a67d6a325ac Go and watch this amazing adventure! // About Komodo: A Paradise Under Pressure // In 2017, VR Gorilla followed a team of scientists and divers to create a film on their quest to study Indonesia’s iconic manta rays and Komodo dragons, and how plastic pollution is threatening their survival. The film, which is a Watermen Project @vrgorilla and Blend Media collaboration, takes you on an incredible journey through the waters and islands of Komodo National Park; a unique ecosystem situated in the Indonesian archipelago. World record freediver and Ocean Explorer William Winram William Winram, together with his protégé marine biologist Lukas Müller , go to extreme lengths to show you the beauty of the park and some of its iconic inhabitants, including the deadly Komodo Dragon and the giant Reef Manta Ray. During their dives they assist Nat Geo’s “Queen of Mantas” Andrea Marshall Andrea Marshall who is researching the manta ray population in the Park. This project would not have existed were it not for Dr. Andrea Marshall from the Marine Megafauna Foundation Marine Megafauna Foundation and her generous donor who put her boat at the service of the oceans in this project. #komodo #komododragon #komodonationalpark #mantarays #williamwinram #lukasmüller #andreamarshall #plasticfree #plasticsoupmo #360 #360video #virtualreality #vr #wildlife #documentary

Once they were viewed as dragons, mythical animals that roamed the islands of Komodo national park: The Komodo dragon. These giant lizards were already living on earth about 40 million years ago, sadly only in our age their existence has come under threat of extinction. If you come to Komodo to film the mantas and the park they of course have to be one of the main characters. Though it is not a small feat as Komodo dragons can be very dangerous to humans. They have no fear of humans and will bite if they get the chance, filling the wound of their victim with poison. So if you do want to film them, you have to do it right and be extra careful. Luckily the people from Watermen project Watermen Project, who were handling the cameras, were experienced in working with big predators, (like great white sharks). They did an amazing job filming them in the water, (as we were all holding our breath worrying about them 😉 An we even managed to get a camera on the beach, which now allows you to stand in the middle of their group in VR. One more day and you'll be able to experience it in VR yourself 😀 #Komodo: A Paradise Under Pressure #mantarays #ocean #underwater #komodo #komodonationalpark #unescoworldheritagesite #unesco #marineprotectedarea #freediving #oceanexploration #vr #documentary #nature #oculus #metaverse #underwater #ocean #oceanconservation #plasticpollution #pollution #solutions #vrfilm #vrtrailer #plasticfreeforthesea

Once we arrived in the park we were excited to start filming the animals and beauty of the park, but quickly found that the paradise that we were looking to film was slowly fading and that being there also had a dark reality to it: There was plastic all around the islands, and the iconic Komodo dragon was living in it as were all the animals in the waters surrounding it. The researchers explained to us that even though you might not be able to see these microplastics with your naked eye, they are there and they are slowly suffocating the oceans and animals in it. From that moment on we knew we had to incorporate the story of plastics into our film. Just showing the beauty would not do justice to the animals in park, and with this film we had a chance to create a bigger understanding of the issue, while at the same time letting people experience a unique ecosystem with incredible species in it. A clear reason to abandon single use plastics... #mantarays #ocean #underwater #komodo #komodonationalpark #unescoworldheritagesite #unesco #marineprotectedarea #freediving #oceanexploration #vr #documentary #nature #oculus #underwater #ocean #oceanconservation #plasticpollution #pollution #solutions #vrfilm #vrtrailer #plasticfree

Are you ready for more? Here is a short clip of some of the scenes (and behind the scenes) from the upcoming VR film Komodo: A Paradise Under Pressure. What a magical place the ocean is! #mantarays #sharks #shark #ocean #underwater #nofilter #komodo #komodonationalpark #unescoworldheritagesite #unesco #marineprotectedarea #nocage #freediving #apnea #oceanexploration #mindfulness #saltlife #onebreath #togetherbandofficial #metaverse #documentary #underwater #ocean #oceanconservation #plasticpollution #pollution #solutions #vrfilm #vrtrailer #beyondthebluescreen Watermen Project @nywildfilmfest @blueoceanwatch @roam @mission_blue @iucn_marine Ocean Unite National Geographic National Geographic Travel

Komodo: A Paradise under Pressure (trailer)

In 2017, VR Gorilla followed a team of scientists and divers to create a film on their quest to study Indonesia’s iconic manta rays and Komodo dragons, and how plastic pollution is threatening their survival. The film, which is a Watermen Project VR Gorilla and Blend Media collaboration, takes you on an incredible journey through the waters and islands of Komodo National Park; a unique ecosystem situated in the Indonesian archipelago. World record freediver and Ocean Explorer William Winram, together with his protégé marine biologist Lukas Müller, go to extreme lengths to show you the beauty of the park and some of its iconic inhabitants, including the deadly Komodo Dragon and the giant Reef Manta Ray. During their dives they assist Nat Geo’s “Queen of Mantas” Andrea Marshall @queenofmantas who is researching the manta ray population in the Park. The full film will be available for download on the 22th of november on various platforms but until then enjoy this trailer and stay tuned for ‘behind the scenes’ stories to follow in the next posts. This project would not have existed were it not for Dr. Andrea Marshall from the Marine Megafauna Foundation Marine Megafauna Foundation and her generous donor who put her boat at the service of the oceans in this project. #komodo #komododragon #komodonationalpark #mantarays #williamwinram #lukasmüller #andreamarshall #plasticfree #plasticsoup

Keukenhof Flower 'Garden of Europe' Guided Tour in 360 3D

This is the first episode of 'A Gorilla Travels: the Dutch Edition'. In this series we explore the beauty and wonder of our home country: the Netherlands! 🌷🌳☀️ In this first episode we discover Visit Keukenhof, one of the largest flower gardens in the world, also known as 'The Garden of Europe'. Normally the Keukenhof would attract roughly 1.5 million visitors over a periode of 8 weeks (when the flowers are in full bloom), but this year, because of COVID-19, the park remains closed. Very sad news for the park, but it does create a unique opportunity to capture the park in full glory. By creating this content we hope to share the beauty of the Keukenhof with virtual visitors worlwide, so all the hard work the park has put into creating this years flower extravanganza doesn't go completely to waste. Of course best experienced with a VR headset! Check out our YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/c/vrgorilla1

This is Holland - Top Touristic Attractions During Covid-19 'Lockdown'

Trying to make the most of the current situation, we seized the moment to capture four of the Netherlands' most visited cultural hotspots. Filmed of course with taking the Dutch corona regulations into account. In recent weeks we visited Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans, Keukenhof and the picturesque Kinderdijk. Each location is good for about 1 to 2.5 million visitors per year, and this time of year they are usually very busy. In this compilation we share some shots form all four locations. Giving a beautiful but also eerie feel.. In the next few weeks we will release 'A Gorilla Travels' episodes for these destinations, so people all over the world can still enjoy the beauty of the Netherlands. Of course best experienced with a VR headset! Want to check out other VR travel videos we've made over the last few years? Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_XjA2Ooy1ZLATxk3nXi7bbVAzC-sMXwQ

Angkor Wat & Siem Reap Cambodia Guided Tour

Last summer we traveled to Southeast Asia to record a virtual reality series discovering Thailand, Laos and Cambodia 🌴🍚! In this episode we join Daan and his girlfriend Elske on a guided tour through Cambodia. Visit Siem Reap with its bustling nightlife, discover one of the biggest floating villages and of course see the major temples at the Angkor archeological site, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm (the famous Tomb Raider temples) 🐵🕍🐠 Own a VR headset? You can also check out the video in 6K through our YouTube channel :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66rRr3fFTLw

Discover Laos: Luang Prabang & Vang Vieng Guided Tour

In this episode of 'A Gorilla Travels' we take you on a guided tour through the northern part of Thailand's less touristy neighbour: Laos! We had an absolute blast traveling this tranquil and beautiful country, with super friendly people. Join Daan & his girlfriend Elske as they visit Luang Prabang, as well as the more tourist-oriented Vang Vieng. Visit waterfalls, hike tall mountains with incredible views and ride a quad through dirty mud paths. We hope you enjoy! 🌴🐘🍹

Chiang Mai & Pai: A Guided Tour (360 VR Video)

Last summer we traveled to Southeast Asia to record a virtual reality series discovering Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. In this second episode we take you on a guided tour through the northern part of Thailand. Join Daan and Elske as they drive a scooter all the way from Chiang Mai to Pai and along the way visit temples, waterfalls and a hot spring! 🌴🍹🛵

Aras Gibieža - Motorcylce Stuntrider

Last year we had an awesome shoot with Aras Gibieža; a motorcycle stuntrider, riding for Red Bull. Watch him shred his tires and perform amazing tricks as you fly over him. Aerial shots with help of Flyguys, thanks guys!

Quatre Vallees - Winter Sports Fun

Last year we were in Switzerland with a bunch of friends for some winter sport fun! Of course we brought a 360 cam with us.. Real adrenaline junkies will watch this with a VR headset :P

Discover Bangkok In A Guided Tour (360 VR Video)

Last summer we traveled to Southeast Asia to record a virtual reality series discovering Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia. In this first episode Daan and his girlfriend Elske take you on a guided tour through Bangkok: the gateway to SE Asia. Visit Khao San road, the Grand Palace and adjacent Wat Phra Kaew temple and take a sneak peek in one of the red light districts: Soi Cowboy. Do you have a (Google) Cardboard? Watch the video from our YouTube channel to experience it in VR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac8uBHhcDso Enjoy your weekend! :D #virtualreality #travel #southeastasia #asia #thailand #citytrip #360video

Sunset Gym in Vientiane, Laos

In Vientiane, the capital of Laos, you can join a free gym session every night, during sunset on the boulevard next to the Mekong river.. :D

Freediving The Coral In Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Check out this beautiful coral and the abundance of marine life at a dive site in Komodo National Park in Indonesia. Can you spot the blue starfish? Or what about the sea turtle at the end..? Another snippet of the beauty and wonder we will show you in the upcoming VR film we are working on! Camera: Lukas Waterman With The Watermen Project & 360 Videos #indonesia #freediving #diving #ocean #adventure #underwater #explore #360 #VR #climatechange #globalwarming #globalclimatechange #freediving360 #underwaterVR #underwater360 #virtualreality #sea #bali #komodo #apnea #plasticsoup

360 View From Baiyoke Tower, Bangkok

Last July we were traveling SE Asia. Our first stop was Bangkok. Check out this awesome view over the city, shot from Baiyoke Tower. We are working on a series of VR videos covering Thailand, Laos, Cambodja and Bali so stay tuned for more 360 VR!

Surely one of the most gorgeous sunsets we have witnessed! While in Komodo National Park we had the pleasure of hiking to the top op Padar island; one of the 29 islands that the park is rich. From the top of the hill you have an amazing 360 degree view over the park and the ocean. This is the setting for the film we are working on, which will show you the beauty of this national park and it’s inhabitants, but will also show how this ecosystem is under pressure - mainly by plastic pollution. More coming soon! With The Watermen Project 360 Videos Marine Megafauna Foundation #sunset #padar #island #adventure #explore #ocean #underwater #indonesia #plasticpollution #oceanplastic #microplastics #pollution #nature #filmmaking #expedition #conservation #mantas #sharks #diving #komodo #bali #uwphotography #science #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #manta #ray #virtualreality

Cows Grazing On Massive Bali Landfill

On our recent trip to Southeast Asia, producing the upcoming film about Komodo National Park, we made a stop on Bali. Beautiful though the island was, we were astonished by the amount of garbage we’d see on any given beach, or in any given street. It was easy to see that the island has a serious waste management issue. We decided to check out the landfill ‘Tempat Pembuangan Akhir’, where all the garbage of the island piles up in an ever growing mountain of waste.. Take a 360 look for yourself. Don’t scare away the cows grazing there ;). With The Watermen Project 360 Videos #adventure #explore #ocean #underwater #indonesia #plasticpollution #oceanplastic #microplastics #pollution #nature #filmmaking #expedition #conservation #mantas #sharks #diving #komodo #bali #uwphotography #science #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #manta #ray #virtualreality #landfill

Giant Reef Manta - Komodo Indonesia

The main character in the upcoming film we are producing with The Watermen Project and 360 Videos is the iconic Reef Manta. This gorgeous animal, belonging to the largest species of ray, cruises the Komodo islands and the oceans beyond. Reef mantas typically reach a disc width of 3 to 3.5 meters, but can sometimes grow up to 5.5 meters (18 ft)! Being super close and surrounded by up to 10 mantas is a humbling, almost spiritual experience which we will never forget. We have captured some amazing footage of this majestic creature, which we are post-producing for the film. We just wanted to share this first glimpse of what’s to come :D. With The Watermen Project 360 Videos Marine Megafauna Foundation #freediving #apnea #adventure #explore #ocean #underwater #indonesia #plasticpollution #oceanplastic #microplastics #pollution #nature #filmmaking #expedition #conservation #mantas #sharks #diving #komodo #bali #uwphotography #science #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #manta #ray #virtualreality

Komodo Dragons on Rinca Island, Komodo National Park

Komodo dragons captured in 360 VR in their natural habitat for the very first time! Seeing Komodo dragons in real life was a humbling and very exciting moment. We had seen this majestic creature plenty of times in wildlife documentaries but never thought we would see them up this close in real life! As we reached the shore with a small speedboat, a group of dragons laying on the beach picked up our scent and dove straight into the water to come for us. It’s possible they smelled the sandwiches we had onboard, but it felt more like they figured we were on the menu ;). The Komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard. They are notorious predators that kill by ambushing their prey and inflicting a bite with a deadly cocktail of venom and bacteria. The diet of big Komodo dragons mainly consists of deer and carrion. It is also vulnerable species that is on the IUCN Red List and although the Komodo National Park was brought to life to protect these animals and their habitat, we have seen massive pollution throughout the park, as we will show in the upcoming film we are working on with The Watermen Project, 360 Videos and Marine Megafauna Foundation. #indonesia #ocean #adventure #underwater #explore #360video #komododragon #nationalpark #VR #climatechange #globalwarming #globalclimatechange #freediving360 #underwaterVR #underwater360 #virtualreality #sea #bali #komodo #plasticsoup