Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition for Galaxy S6 Smartphone: World-first Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Storytelling “David Attenborough’s First Life” Experience at Natural History Museum, London from 19 June 2015: No Cost for Only Museum Entrance

The following video presents Journey Back to the Ancient Ocean With Samsung Gear VR:

• Natural History Museum, Atlantic Productions and Samsung collaborate for a world-first virtual reality storytelling experience.

Virtual reality will showcase some of the Earth’s earliest inhabitants at the Natural History Museum in London, England, from the 19 June 2015. David Attenborough’s First Life is a new fully immersive experience bringing natural history to life with cinematic virtual reality (VR) technology by Samsung.

• There is FREE Admission to the Museum.
• This special event requires paid tickets.
  Booking Required
  

The experience uses Samsung’s latest wearable technology, the Gear VR Innovator Edition virtual reality headsets powered by the Galaxy S6 smartphone.

Features:

• Simply attach your Galaxy S6 into the headset.

• Immerse yourself in stunning virtual worlds with a 96-degree viewing angle.
  

  This innovative virtual reality headset launches you into an immersive world that features a 360-degrees surround cinema-like viewing experience. Enjoy more lifelike, vivid images thanks to the Galaxy S6’s higher resolution and greater pixel density.

• Powered by Oculus technology.

• A deeper touchpad with an embossed centre offers you user-friendly controls for an easier interactive experience.

For more info about Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition (white) for Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone, please visit:

• http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/wearables/gear/SM-R321NZWABTU for the UK & Ireland,
• http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearable-tech/SM-R321NZWAXAR for the U.S.A., or
• http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/mobile-devices/wearables/gear/SM-R321NZWAXAC for Canada.

PRESS RELEASE

Journey Back to the Ancient Ocean With Samsung Gear VR

June 22, 2015

Natural History Museum, Atlantic Productions and Samsung collaborate for a world-first virtual reality storytelling experience 

Virtual reality will showcase some of the Earth’s earliest inhabitants at the Natural History Museum in London from the 19 June. David Attenborough’s First Life is a new fully immersive experience bringing natural history to life with cinematic virtual reality technology by Samsung.

Created in partnership with Atlantic Productions and its virtual reality studio Alchemy VR, David Attenborough’s First Life reveals the dawn of life on Earth from 540 million years ago.

Based on the latest Museum research, long-extinct animals such as the whimsically-built Opabinia, the fearsome-looking Anomalocaris and the spiny, worm-like Hallucigenia will be brought vividly alive in a fully immersive encounter.

During the 15-minute experience, visitors dive through ancient seas with narration by Sir David Attenborough. The experience uses Samsung’s latest wearable technology, the Gear VR Innovator Edition virtual reality headsets powered by the Galaxy S6 smartphone.

Sir Michael Dixon, Director of the Natural History Museum, says: “We’re always looking for new ways to challenge the way people think about the natural world – its past, present and future. We know virtual reality technology can transport us to impossible places. This is a compelling example of how technology can revolutionise how we experience museums.”

Anthony Geffen, CEO of Atlantic Productions, said: “David Attenborough’s First Life VR experience is a landmark moment for virtual reality storytelling, where the world’s most celebrated naturalist is able to guide audiences through an ancient ocean. We are delighted to be pioneering this technology in partnership with Samsung and the Natural History Museum.”

Andy Griffiths, President of Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland, said:”This exciting new experience is a great example of how the Natural History Museum is at the forefront of innovation and we are proud to support this with our latest product innovations, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Gear VR.  At Samsung we believe technology is essential in enhancing digital learning, which is why we’re delighted to be working with the Natural History Museum on this project, helping people to discover the natural world like never before.”

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The following video presents David Attenborough’s First Life | Natural History Museum:

Watch the trailer for David Attenborough’s First Life

Hear from Sir David and the team behind this new virtual reality experience, and catch a glimpse of some of Earth’s earliest animals….

Sir David Attenborough’s First Life virtual reality experience arrives at the Museum this June, taking you on a 3D journey to meet some of the Earth’s earliest inhabitants.

Find out more and book tickets here: http://bit.ly/NHM-First-Life-YT