360 Virtual Reality : A Beauty of Mangrove Forest

The mangrove ecosystem is vital to nature, but humans have neglected it. The ecosystem is diverse in each area, depen ding on the terrain. However, in Thailand, knowledge of the importance of the ecosystem is not widespread. This researc h focuses on creating a new perspective display format using VR 360-degree virtual reality technology to promote value and show the ecosystem's beauty. The study was conducted in Bang Khun Thian Chai-Talay mangrove forest in particula r. The research approach uses data from the Bang Khun Thian mangrove forest ecosystem to design and produce a video clip presenting the perspective of the mangrove forest through VR 360-degree virtual reality technology. This research ai ms to impact the general public and local communities and expand awareness of the mangrove ecosystem to become mor e widespread.

Key Words : Ecosystem, Mangrove forest, Video clip, Virtual reality, VR 360, Design