The Pirate Queen: Making a VR Adventure

From Screen to VR: Orion Lee on Voicing a Pirate Legend

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:55:41 GMT

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In this week’s episode, Emmy-nominated Director Eloise Singer chats with actor Orion Lee (Silent Witness, Turning Red, First Cow) about his role as the voice of Cheung Po Tsai in The Pirate Queen. Orion reflects on the differences between voice acting and screen acting, the challenges of performing for VR, and developing his character in collaboration with Lucy Liu.

A Singer Studios Production

Hosted by Eloise Singer

Produced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis Aldridge

Executive Produced by Eloise Singer

Production Coordinated by Lucy Davidson

Mix and Master by Jarek Zaba

Music by Ed Lun

Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!

The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

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Behind the Scenes: Production Puzzles with Hannah Alexander and Alysha Nelson

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:54:16 GMT

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In this week’s episode, Emmy-nominated Director Eloise Singer is joined by production team members Hannah Alexander and Alysha Nelson. They discuss diving deep into Cheng Shih’s fascinating story, the unexpected logistics of recording with a Hollywood actress, and their best advice for anyone looking to break into the production world.

A Singer Studios Production

Hosted by Eloise Singer

Produced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis Aldridge

Executive Produced by Eloise Singer

Production Coordinated by Lucy Davidson

Mix and Master by Jarek Zaba

Music by Ed Lun

Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!

The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writing An Untold Legend: Maja Bodenstein on Bringing History to Life

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:52:59 GMT

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In this week’s episode, Emmy-nominated Director Eloise Singer talks with Maja Bodenstein, Narrative Designer and Lead Writer of The Pirate Queen. Maja shares her memories from accepting the prestigious Raindance award for their VR demo. They discuss the importance of replayability, collectibles, and incidental storytelling in the game, as well as the evolution of the narrative and what was left on the cutting room floor.

A Singer Studios Production

Hosted by Eloise Singer

Produced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis Aldridge

Executive Produced by Eloise Singer

Production Coordinated by Lucy Davidson

Mix and Master by Jarek Zaba

Music by Ed Lun

Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!

The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating the High Seas: Will Brosch on Building a VR Pirate World

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:10:24 GMT

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In today’s episode, Emmy-nominated Producer - Director Eloise Singer talks with Lead Artist Will Brosch. They discuss the creative journey from the early concept art and design choices to the completed game. Will shares his favourite features of The Pirate Queen and reflects on the biggest lessons learned during development.

A Singer Studios Production

Hosted by Eloise Singer

Produced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis Aldridge

Executive Produced by Eloise Singer

Production Coordinated by Lucy Davidson

Mix and Master by Jarek Zaba

Music by Ed Lun

Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!

The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PlayStation to Pirate Queen: Exec Producer Dave Ranyard’s Secret to VR Success

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:05:25 GMT

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In today’s episode, Emmy-nominated Producer - Director Eloise Singer chats with Executive Producer Dave Ranyard. Dave shares insights from his experience as producer of SingStar (PlayStation) and discusses what drew him to work on The Pirate Queen. He also delves into the unique challenges of executive producing in the immersive media space.

A Singer Studios Production

Hosted by Eloise Singer

Produced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis Aldridge

Executive Produced by Eloise Singer

Production Coordinated by Lucy Davidson

Mix and Master by Jarek Zaba

Music by Ed Lun

Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!

The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Liu: Becoming History’s Most Powerful Pirate

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:42 GMT

What does it take to create an unforgettable VR experience? In today’s episode, Emmy-nominated Producer - Director Eloise Singer sits down with acclaimed actress Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill) to discuss bringing the character of Cheng Shih to life. Eloise and Lucy reflect on the pirate queen’s remarkable life and explore why her story has been overlooked for so long. They also talk about Lucy's first foray into VR and the lessons she learned throughout the process.

A Singer Studios Production

Hosted by Eloise Singer

Produced by Hannah Alexander, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Karis Aldridge

Executive Produced by Eloise Singer

Production Coordinated by Lucy Davidson

Mix and Master by Jarek Zaba

Music by Ed Lun

Are you ready to turn the tides of history? Let's see how well you fare as The Pirate Queen!

The Pirate Queen is available to play now on Steam and Meta.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pirate Queen Trailer

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:53:49 GMT

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