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Mar 2024
46m 11s

Exploring the 3 Body Game & the Three-bo...

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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion are putting on their VR headsets and stepping into the 3 Body Game.   They are joined by 3 Body Problem’s VFX supervisors, Steve Kullback and Stefen Fangmeier, to discuss the creative process behind building the virtual reality game at the heart of the show.   Maggie and Jason will also hear from 3 Body Pro ... Show More
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