Top Picks: Bringing summer travel to life in VR

Thanks to the power of VR, we can step into summer experiences from all over the world. The creators behind some of DeoVR’s new Top Picks know how to capture that energy - the warmth of a canal-side stroll, the calm of a beach morning, or the magic of diving into tropical waters. Their advice shows what it takes to make travel experiences in VR feel as vivid as the real thing.

Tell a Story, Don’t Just Show a Place

Great VR travel films are more than postcards. “Immersing viewers into the story is a unique experience,” says creator Burak Him. He spends hours exploring cities like Venice to find scenes that not only look beautiful but also carry meaning. For example, this one took 15 hours over two days with a camera and tripod. A headset should feel like stepping into a narrative, not just standing in front of scenery.

Keep It Immersive and Comfortable

Viewers should feel present, not dizzy. Burak Him avoids forward camera movement and always shoots with the sun behind him. Taras Shevchenko, CEO Reaktor Media, filming in Curaçao, keeps the camera steady and frames shots with depth: “Composition is key - good foreground and background make all the difference.” Even small imperfections, like the wind moving a monopod, can add natural ambience.

Respect the Place and Let Nature Lead

For Andres Waisberg from Virtual 360, diving in Brazil’s Fernando de Noronha was about letting nature tell the story - turtles, manta rays, and schools of fish appearing just meters from the beach. Taras adds that respect is essential: “In public places, it’s important to be mindful of people - most are there on vacation.” The best VR travel films balance spectacle with sensitivity.

Explore the Best of Summer in VR

From Venice’s canals to Curaçao’s beaches and Brazil’s reefs, these creators remind us why travel VR is so powerful. Plan, frame, and respect the story. The result is a summer experience you can step into again and again.

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