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Circa 1948

Circa 1948

by National Film Board / Office national du film

22 ratings
71 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 19, 2014
  • February 6, 2015

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National Film Board / Office national du film
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Explore a historically inspired, film noir-style city from the late 1940s. This immersive art app uses photorealistic 3D illustrations and audio to recreate two distinct Vancouver neighborhoods, offering a glimpse into urban planning and social divisions of the era.

✓Extensive historical detail
✓Period music and audio
✓Film noir influenced conversations
✓Historically accurate environments
✓Real-time 3D engine
✓Touch and gyroscope navigation
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What's New in Circa 1948

1.0.4

February 6, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - iOS 8 Support - fixed rendering bugs on iPad Air 2, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+

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Keeps crashing

I really wanted to enjoy this and try it- I can’t get past maybe the first 30 seconds. It keeps crashing. This is frustrating and stupid. I hope there’s an update soon.
TtLensTtLens

barely works

did they bother to work with app developers who actually know what theyre doing, jfc
AngelofDeath275AngelofDeath275

Don’t know anything about the game

I don’t know anything about the game....
It would not load.
It crashed the first time I loaded it.
The second time it just stayed on the opening music and screen..
Nothing!
JustbetweenyouandmeJustbetweenyouandme

Beautiful, and working again!

FYI: WORKS AFTER iOS 14.1 UPDATE

Incredibly immersive, with an impressive amount of detail. I can easily lose track of time just taking in all the sights and sounds of this app. Unfortunately, it tends to crash occasionally, and it needs an update to take advantage of the resolution of newer devices... I can't even take one star off for the instability; it's just that stunning.
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ScotChestnutScotChestnut

Noir jazz

Feels for the windy scenes
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FAQ

What is Circa 1948?

Circa 1948 is an immersive art application that transports users to a post-war North American city inspired by film noir. It uses photorealistic 3D illustrations and audio to recreate historical locations and conversations from late 1940s Vancouver, BC.

What are the key features of Circa 1948?

Key features include extensive historical detail, period music and audio, 44 film noir-influenced conversations, historically accurate props and architecture, an open-source real-time 3D engine, and touch and gyroscope-driven navigation modes.

How much does Circa 1948 cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What devices are supported by Circa 1948?

The app requires iPhone 4S/iPad 2 and above. Specifically supported devices include iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, and iPads 2, 3rd generation, 4th generation, Air, Mini, and 2nd generation Mini.

What historical aspects does Circa 1948 explore?

The app explores the urban planning and social divisions of late 1940s Vancouver, BC. It recreates two distinct locations: an Old Hotel in the affluent west side and the ethnically diverse Hogan's Alley in the working-class east side, highlighting racial and income lines.