Custom VR Clips: Asking a Producer for a Scene

With only a few dozen VR scat titles in existence, the scene you have in mind may simply not exist yet. Many independent producers accept custom requests, and VR is no exception – it just needs a little more care in how you ask.

How custom requests usually work

On most clip marketplaces, producers who take customs say so on their profile or shop page, often with a price per minute and a list of things they will and will not do. You send a description, agree on price and length, pay through the platform, and the finished clip is delivered privately. Respect the producer’s limits: they are adults deciding what they are comfortable filming, and a request outside those limits will simply be declined.

What to specify for VR

Say clearly that you want VR, and which format: VR180 side-by-side is the most common and plays on almost every headset. Mention the camera position you prefer – lying down, seated, or standing at eye level – because that decides how the scene feels in the headset more than anything else. Ask the producer to keep the camera still and to look into the lens when talking; both make a large difference to presence.

Length and budget

VR customs cost more than flat ones because the equipment, lighting and file handling take more effort. Shorter scenes of five to ten minutes are a sensible starting point. Agree on the resolution you will receive and how the file will be delivered, since a high-resolution VR file may be too large for some delivery methods.

After delivery

A custom clip is made for you, but producers often publish a version later if the buyer agrees. If that happens, it will appear in the release log on this site like any other VR title.