In virtual reality (VR) interactive narrative experiences, sound design is as crucial as visual design, and often serves as a key element that determines the level of immersion. This talk will use the award-winning VR interactive film, The Price of Freedom, as a case study to deeply explore strategies and techniques for music and sound design in VR storytelling.

Topics will include the planning and implementation of ambient sounds, interactive sound effects, dialogue, and adaptive music, illustrating how sound can enhance narrative, guide user attention, and build emotional tension. The talk will also address unique VR sound challenges and their solutions, covering areas such as material-based sound system design, spatial audio positioning, mixing workflows, and real-world applications of interactive music in VR.

Attendees will gain insights into how to create more authentic and immersive virtual worlds through sound.

This session is ideal for developers, sound designers, game designers, and interdisciplinary creators interested in VR development, game audio design, and interactive storytelling. Participants will gain an understanding of the core differences between VR sound design and traditional game and film sound design. They will learn practical approaches from design processes to technical implementation, master how to enhance immersion and storytelling through sound, and acquire the skills to apply concepts of interactive music to future interactive content development.