A CONVERSATION WITH GERALD FERREIRA
Gerald Ferreira
VR in South Africa
Watch Gerald Ferreira discuss virtual and augmented reality in South Africa, and the opportunities these technologies present for learning, entertainment and business.
- FORMAT
- Interview / Discussion
- IN FOCUS
- VR & AR in South Africa
- SPEAKER
- Gerald Ferreira
- COLLECTION
- Conversations & Experiences
01 / Featured Video
Watch the
interview.
Watch Gerald Ferreira discuss the growth and applications of virtual and augmented reality across Africa.
02 / Behind the film
A South African perspective on immersive technology.
This interview from our video archive explores the roles VR and AR can play across different sectors. The conversation considers education, training, entertainment and marketing, alongside the practical challenges of developing and adopting immersive experiences.
The useful starting point for a project is its purpose. A clear audience, appropriate hardware and a realistic development plan help connect an ambitious idea with something people can use.
03 / A closer look
Ideas inside
the experience.
Gerald Ferreira on VR in South Africa — explore the interactions, design choices and possibilities behind this film.
Learning through experience
Explore how virtual environments and interactive content can support demonstrations, experiments and practical learning.
New forms of engagement
Consider games, attractions and brand experiences that invite people to participate rather than only watch.
The practical questions
Development cost, access to equipment and the skills needed to build the experience are all part of the planning conversation.
Gerald Ferreira on the metaverse & retail
Explore Gerald Ferreira’s perspective on virtual stores, digital products and immersive commerce, with examples of how 3D experiences can bring a product or place closer.
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Derek Watts takes on the Trust Plank
Watch an archived visit by Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts as he tries the Trust Plank experience with the Virtual Reality South Africa team.
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A product demonstration in AR
Revisit our Samsung S9 augmented reality demonstration: a digital product that people can inspect, resize and explore through a device in their own surroundings.
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