Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Step behind the curtain for an in-depth look at "KIRA," a fulldome film that premiered on October 21, 2023, and combines contemporary technology with immersive storytelling.
"KIRA" was developed to mark the centennial of the first-ever planetarium, utilizing sophisticated mocap technology in Warsaw and the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. The inclusion of MetaHuman Creator and MetaHuman Animator further cemented the film's commitment to realistic and engaging visual content.
The film's experimental approach and technological use were bolstered by the collaborative spirit of an international team and the artistic contributions of actors Ella Starbuck, Hannah Knight, Jordan Withby, and Crispian Belfrage.
With its roots deeply set in both homage to astronomical exploration and narrative innovation, "KIRA" aims to illustrate the evolving landscape of fulldome cinema. Having commenced its journey in fulldome theaters globally, the film stands as an exploration of storytelling potential amidst technological progression.
This behind-the-scenes view of "KIRA" sheds light on the multifaceted process of experimental filmmaking and the technology that underpins it.
The creation of "KIRA" involved the following professionals:
Peter Popp: Director, Screenwriter
Martin Sambauer: Co-director, Executive Producer
Frank Lenhard: Head of Postproduction
Oscar Juarez: Technical Director
Hans Könnecke: Music and Sound
Annabella Schülein: Unreal Engine Editing
Hannah Fee Kreuzer: Director and DOP of the Making-of
Peter Korcsak-Gorzo: Director and Sound of the Making-of
Lukas May-Floor: Music and Sound of the Making-of
Alex Productions: Sound of the Making-of
Photos: ZEISS ARCHIVE
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#KiraFulldome #MakingOfKira #PlanetariumCentennial #UnrealEngine5 #MetaHumanCreator
Acknowledgments are extended to Gesellschaft deutschsprachiger Planetarien e.V., Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, Dr. Björn Voss, Axel Krieger, and Volkmar Schorcht, as well as our production associates from Pixable in Dresden and Bones Studio in Warsaw.
Softmachine - dedicated to exploring the potential of fulldome cinema.
Step behind the curtain for an in-depth look at "KIRA," a fulldome film that premiered on October 21, 2023, and combines contemporary technology with immersive storytelling.
"KIRA" was developed to mark the centennial of the first-ever planetarium, utilizing sophisticated mocap technology in Warsaw and the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. The inclusion of MetaHuman Creator and MetaHuman Animator further cemented the film's commitment to realistic and engaging visual content.
The film's experimental approach and technological use were bolstered by the collaborative spirit of an international team and the artistic contributions of actors Ella Starbuck, Hannah Knight, Jordan Withby, and Crispian Belfrage.
With its roots deeply set in both homage to astronomical exploration and narrative innovation, "KIRA" aims to illustrate the evolving landscape of fulldome cinema. Having commenced its journey in fulldome theaters globally, the film stands as an exploration of storytelling potential amidst technological progression.
This behind-the-scenes view of "KIRA" sheds light on the multifaceted process of experimental filmmaking and the technology that underpins it.
The creation of "KIRA" involved the following professionals:
Peter Popp: Director, Screenwriter
Martin Sambauer: Co-director, Executive Producer
Frank Lenhard: Head of Postproduction
Oscar Juarez: Technical Director
Hans Könnecke: Music and Sound
Annabella Schülein: Unreal Engine Editing
Hannah Fee Kreuzer: Director and DOP of the Making-of
Peter Korcsak-Gorzo: Director and Sound of the Making-of
Lukas May-Floor: Music and Sound of the Making-of
Alex Productions: Sound of the Making-of
Photos: ZEISS ARCHIVE
Subscribe to our channel for additional content, exclusive interviews, and more insights into the making of "KIRA."
#KiraFulldome #MakingOfKira #PlanetariumCentennial #UnrealEngine5 #MetaHumanCreator
Acknowledgments are extended to Gesellschaft deutschsprachiger Planetarien e.V., Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, Dr. Björn Voss, Axel Krieger, and Volkmar Schorcht, as well as our production associates from Pixable in Dresden and Bones Studio in Warsaw.
Softmachine - dedicated to exploring the potential of fulldome cinema.
