Fistful of Stars

The Hubble Cantata: Fistful of Stars is the first multidimensional view into space in virtual reality (VR) using photorealistic simulations of the iconic imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope. The VR film was created in 2016 by Eliza McNitt and The Endless Collective as the visual accompaniment to The Hubble Cantata, a musical work by composer Paola Prestini and librettist Royce Vavrek.Fistful of StarsMusic by Paola PrestiniVirtual Reality Film by Eliza McNittLibretto by Royce VavrekAstrophysicist, narrator, and advisor Dr. Mario LivioJess Engel, Virtual Reality producer, developed in association with VirtualizeVisual Effects by The Endless Collective360 Sound Design by ArupTodd Bryant, VR Technical Director
The Hubble Cantata was commissioned and produced by VisionIntoArt/National Sawdust Produced in association with Beth Morrison Projects