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The most famous television series, produced by the Fox, has celebrated its chapter number 600 in a special way. Despite the remarkable decline of the universe of The Simpsons, the series continues to try to adapt to the times That is why they have created a short film with Google to take advantage of Virtual Reality technology and put the viewer inside the series.Almost as if he were another character. Although, more than a short, it is a 360 degree experience of the typical opening gag of each chapter
David Silverman directs Sofa Planet, where this living room furniture dominates humanity. A clear reference to the classic title of Planet of the Apes An adventure that treats humans as “homos reclinus”, enslaving and torturing them just as they did in the past. A satire that can now be enjoyed in an immersive way, as long as you enjoy Virtual Reality glasses , either made of cardboard, type Cardboard, or of higher quality.
As we say, Fox has collaborated with the department of Spotlightof GoogleThis team has already excelled in the past by producing different 360-degree films for the enjoyment of owners of glasses type Cardboard It is a low-cost device (it is possible to buy them for about 4 euros from stores like Amazon), which offer a similar experience to what others like do Gear VR from Samung Of course, with a little less comfort and with much cheaper materials. However, they allow you to fully immerse yourself in one of these experiences, enjoying short films in 360 degrees of the most colorful and endearing. A collection that is now being expanded with The Planet of Sofas as a celebration of the long history of The Simpsons
How to enjoy this experience
- The first thing to do is download the app Google Spotlight from Google Play Store It is a completely free application, so there is no need to scratch your pocket at any time to enjoy The Simpsons through it.
- Then you have to browse your gallery of shorts. Now, Planet of Sofas appears first. When clicking on it, it is possible to find a description file and the button Download Clicking on it starts the process. It is a file of 129 MB, so it is necessary to have said space in the terminal's memory and, in addition, with a good Internet connection, preferably WiFi, to download it quickly and without additional costs for the telephone bill.
- After starting the experience, it is necessary to insert the mobile into a pair of Virtual Reality glasses. From this moment on, it only remains to be guided by the narrative. Of course, each scene gives the viewer time to navigate through each detail, advancing only when looking at the protagonists.
In short, an experience full of details and references to other past moments of the series and only suitable for true fans . Of course, it is in English without sub title options.
