Published on 23/12/2020 – Updated on 01/01/2026 Story Territories Rituals Metaverse Logbooks “The Soulignac Brothers” – Virtual Tourism in the USA, is the story of two brothers exploring new territories in cyberspace, in search of new rituals to overcome distance Continue reading
Virtual Tourism in Uncharted Territories is an exploration within the video game Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End by Naughty Dog. Part of the Virtual Tourism Project, a series of photos and videos dedicated to the work of game designers, developers, Continue reading
Virtual Tourism in Detroit is an exploration within the video game Detroit: Become Human, a narrative experience designed by French studio Quantic Dream, which tells the story of three androids working in Detroit, United States, in the near future. Featured Continue reading
Virtual Tourism in Russia is an exploration within the video game Metro Exodus, an immersive experience designed by Ukrainian studio 4Agames, telling the story of survivors of a nuclear war travelling across Russia by train, in search of other survivors. Continue reading
Virtual Tourism in Night City is an exploration within the video game Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt. Part of the Virtual Tourism Project, a series of photos and videos dedicated to the work of game designers, developers, and a way Continue reading
Screenshots Gallery “Virtual Tourism in Ancient Egypt” is an exploration within the video game Assassin’s Creed Origins by Ubisoft. Part of the Virtual Tourism Project, a series of photos and videos dedicated to the work of game designers, developers, and Continue reading
Screenshots Photographs Details Gallery “Virtual Tourism in Boston” is an urban exploration in the video game Fallout 4. Part of the Virtual Tourism Project, a series of photos and videos dedicated to the work of game designers, developers, and a Continue reading
Screenshots Gallery “Virtual Tourism in desert of Wasteland” (Australia, Namibia) is an aerial exploration in the video game Mad Max. Part of the Virtual Tourism Project, a series of photos and videos dedicated to the work of game designers, developers, Continue reading
Virtual Tourism in Just Cause 3 – © Square Enix Ltd. & Avalanche Studio. Video by François Soulignac, 2016. In 2016, thanks to Just Cause 3, I rediscover the pleasure of contemplating simulation engines. I then make a short video Continue reading
GTA 5 in Real Life Pleasure Park VS Pacific Park GTA 5 in Real Life Pleasure Park VS Pacific Park GTA 5 IRL Vespucci pier VS Santa Monica pier GTA 5 IRL Church of Vinewood VS Sheperd Church GTA 5 Continue reading
> Virtual Tourism on Behance.net Walking, contemplation and photography in Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5 – GTA V). © Rockstar Games (designer). © François Soulignac (video game photographer), 2013. Back on top
> Virtual Tourism on Behance Network Walking, contemplation and photography in Far Cry 3. © Ubisoft Montréal, Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Shanghai (designer). © François Soulignac (video game photographer), 2012.
> Virtual Tourism on Behance Network Walking, contemplation and photography in Max Payne 3. © Rockstar Games, Rockstar Vancouver (designer). © François Soulignac (video game photographer), 2012.
> Virtual Tourism on Behance Network Walking, contemplation and photography in Sleeping Dogs™. © Square Enix™, Ltd. United Front Games (designer) © François Soulignac (video game photographer), 2012.
> Virtual tourism on Behance Network Walking, contemplation and photography in Journey. © Thegamecompany (designer). © Olivier Kimyon / François Soulignac (video game photographers), 2012.
> Virtual Tourism on Behance Network Walking, contemplation and photography in I Am Alive. © Ubisoft Shanghai (designer). © François Soulignac (video game photographer), 2012.
2011 : The power of art critic In September 2011, I discovered a press article from the French journalist Erwan Cario, about Iain Andrews‘s work. Before that, the concept of video games photography was not clear in my mind, and Continue reading
> Virtual Tourism on Behance Network Walking, contemplation and photography in Batman: Arkham City. © Warner Interactive / Rocksteady (designer). © François Soulignac (video game photographer), 2011.
2010 : Just Cause 2. The bigger map never created for 3D off-line open-world game; huge level design (exploration-oriented) on horizontal and vertical plan; jubilant physical engine sandbox like, virtuoso geographic and atmospheric effects. To sum up : the dream Continue reading
2008 : Fallout 3. Second shock. My first experience in an open world RPG. First real contemplative gaming experience. Wide landscapes, variable atmospheric effects. A so beautiful universe – perfect mix between art and technology, I had to take the Continue reading
1998 : Half-Life. My first aesthetic shock in a virtual world. After a long period of rather classic gaming wonder during my childhood on consoles, then on PC with Alone in The Dark, Syndicate, and Little Big Adventure, followed by Continue reading
