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Overview
Created an original 360° immersive horror short film that explores suspense, isolation, and fear through environmental storytelling and interactive visual experiences. The film follows a group of friends who discover an abandoned house deep within the woods after leaving a forest trail. What begins as a casual exploration gradually transforms into a tense and unsettling encounter as strange warnings, eerie surroundings, and the disappearance of a friend create an atmosphere of mystery and danger.
Through immersive cinematography, spatial audio, pacing, and post-production techniques, the project places viewers directly within the environment and encourages them to explore the story from a first-person perspective.
Project Type: 360° Immersive Film
Software & Equipment Used:
GoPro 360° Camera, Chest Harness Mount, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition
My Role
As part of a collaborative production team, I contributed to the development and completion of the project from concept through final delivery. My responsibilities included assisting with story development, location planning, production setup, audio recording, editing, and post-production. I worked closely with the team to make creative decisions that supported the film’s suspenseful tone and immersive experience. I also contributed to solving production challenges, including addressing audio issues during post-production and using editing techniques to maintain the project’s found-footage style and overall atmosphere.
Project Goals & Results
The goal of this project was to create an engaging 360° horror experience that demonstrated how immersive filmmaking techniques can be used to build suspense, atmosphere, and audience engagement.
Goals
- Create an original horror narrative designed specifically for a 360° viewing experience
- Use spatial cinematography and environmental details to increase viewer immersion
- Develop suspense through pacing, composition, sound design, and visual storytelling
- Collaborate effectively throughout the production process from planning through final delivery
- Capture and edit immersive footage while maintaining a cohesive found-footage style
Results
- Completed a 360° immersive horror film from initial concept through final edit
- Gained experience collaborating on a full immersive media production workflow
- Applied cinematography, editing, and sound design techniques to create an engaging horror atmosphere
- Used post-production methods to resolve technical challenges and strengthen the final experience
- Produced a polished final project demonstrating teamwork, storytelling ability, and technical production skills
Process
Brainstorm Ideas
The project began with a brainstorming session where the strongest ideas naturally leaned toward a suspenseful horror tone. Location availability ultimately became the deciding factor in shaping the final concept.
Location Scouting
Once the story direction was established, locations were scouted based on accessibility, safety, and minimal foot traffic. The chosen setting stood out for its graffiti-covered environment and isolated woodland atmosphere, which enhanced the project’s unsettling aesthetic.
Script & Planning
After finalizing the location and concept, the script and shot plan were developed to map out the required footage and overall pacing of the experience.
Equipment
Production was captured using a GoPro mounted to a chest harness to create an immersive first-person perspective. Some audio challenges occurred during recording and were later addressed in post-production.
Production
Filming was completed in a single day, with several on-the-fly adjustments made to the script and shot execution during production.
Post-Production
During editing, audio recording issues were discovered in several clips. Voice-over replacements and creative editing techniques were used to resolve these problems, while transitions and imperfections were blended into the project’s found-footage aesthetic.
Takeaways
One of the most valuable lessons learned from creating this 360° immersive video was how important flexibility and teamwork are during production. Working in a group required constant communication, quick decision-making, and adjusting ideas on the fly as filming conditions, timing, and technical challenges evolved throughout the shoot. With limited time and a single-day production schedule, staying adaptable was essential to capturing usable footage while still maintaining the overall vision.
Successes
Despite the challenges, the project successfully created an engaging and immersive experience through creative use of camera placement, editing, and sound design. The 360° format allowed for strong environmental storytelling, encouraging viewers to explore the scene and notice different details on repeat viewings. Working together as a team helped streamline production and made it possible to troubleshoot issues quickly while still completing all required footage.
Changes
If I had more time, I would improve the project by using a GoPro helmet mount instead of a chest mount to achieve a more natural full-360 viewing experience. This would also help with directional continuity, allowing each new scene to begin exactly where the viewer was previously looking, making transitions feel smoother and more immersive. I would also refine the audio capture process to reduce reliance on post-production fixes and improve overall sound consistency during filming.
Contact
I’m always excited to connect and discuss new opportunities, projects, or collaborations. Whether you have a question, a project idea, or want to work together, feel free to reach out!