Vin interviews SCOTT BERMAN, writer and director of RESOLUTION: A CINEPHONIC RHAPSODY OF THE SOUL. The revolutionary film is an immersive 360° dome experience, now playing at the Fort Worth Omni Theater, the University of North Texas' Sky Theater, and soon to spread across the US, UK, and EU. The feature is the latest from Scott's 30-year collaboration with Tim DeLaughter, lead of The Polyphonic Spree band.
In the interview, Scott discusses his history with Tim, why communal experiences are so important, and the future of this incredible, innovative new technology.
Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul (2025) - Written and Directed by Scott Berman - Music by Tim Delaughter and The Polyphonic Spree - Technical/Creative Director: Ryan Hartsell - Based on the album Salvage Enterprise by The Polyphonic Spree
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:55 - What is Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody of the Soul?
- 03:30 - Working with the band Tripping Daisy and other projects early on
- 08:54 - Perfect for a 360° immersive experience and showing what can be done with a dome
- 10:30 - A format like Resolution is like listening to an album all the way through but with visual storytelling included
- 17:20 - Balancing his vision with different songs and art styles
- 24:40 - Designing for different dome sizes
- 26:40 - Enjoying a community experience
- 30:45 - Where the dome experience may go in the future (use at planetariums, etc)
- 33:48 - What the director wants people to take away from this show, and anything else he wants to mention.
- 38:40 - Outros
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