Will the Ultimate Quest 3 and Vision Pro Accessory Be a Book?

Felix and Paul Studios, renowned for their immersive cinematic VR projects, have now ventured into the world of augmented reality (AR) with their latest creation, inspired by Jim Henson’s Storyteller. Titled The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens, this AR experience takes users on a journey through a captivating story world, all inside a physical prop resembling a book.

Unlike traditional AR experiences, The Storyteller allows users to interact with the book by tilting and turning its pages, exposing them to charming visuals and immersive voice narration by renowned writer Neil Gaiman. As users progress through the story, flipping the thick boardlike pages, they unlock a potentially infinite number of AR scenes, keeping the experience fresh and exciting.

This innovative use of AR projection expands the possibilities of the technology beyond headsets. By utilizing everyday objects like books as spaces for AR projection, the creative team at Felix and Paul Studios enables a wider range of tactile tools and a more engaging AR experience. Additionally, the book’s design cleverly masks the limited field of view often associated with current AR glasses, enhancing the overall immersion.

Originally created five years ago, The Storyteller experience was initially set to debut in 2020. However, with the onset of the pandemic and changes in Magic Leap’s direction, the release was delayed. Nevertheless, Felix and Paul Studios remain committed to their vision and see The Storyteller as a stepping stone towards creating an actual book product for headsets. This product could potentially be compatible with mixed-reality devices like Apple’s Vision Pro or the recently launched Meta Quest 3.

Looking ahead, the studio envisions a world where every object can be augmented, once AR becomes a commonplace technology and AR glasses are widely adopted. Such a future would revolutionize the way we interact with our surroundings, blurring the lines between the physical and virtual realms.

As Felix and Paul Studios continues to push the boundaries of immersive storytelling, The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens stands as a testament to their creativity and commitment to delivering captivating experiences in both VR and AR. With its unique blend of storytelling, interactivity, and use of physical props, this AR adventure is sure to captivate audiences and pave the way for future innovations in the field.