Compare and contrast New Wave with A History of Cuban Dance

In my opinion, the use of VR does not favor New Wave’s story. The poetic of the story is taken away by the 360 experience because there is not a feeling of place’s credibility. Also, the voice-over’s superposition doesn’t contribute to the increase of emotions or the perception of reality, on the contrary, it seems to augment the difficulties to understand the story. Additionally, New Wave is too short and with an inconclusive finale.

A History of Cuban Dance is a short VR documentary about Cuba’s history, which eloquently narrates how African music and dances have influenced local culture and history. In my opinion, the use of VR helps to convey the story, through what Mel Slater calls, place Illusion. We have the sensation of been there, listening to the music, and dancing with the locals. What is more, the use of a virtual environment to recount Cuba’s history through dance, and music enhance the poetic of the story.