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Viveport Video “6DOF Lite” mode review: move your head in 360 videos

The Ghost Howls

At VEC 2019 HTC announced the “6DOF Lite” mode for Viveport Video , promising the fact that we would have been able to watch standard 360 videos with the possibility of actually moving the head in the video. What is Viveport Video 6DOF Lite Mode? But… does it work? Is it good enough?

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AmazeVR Secures $9.5M to Bring Immersive Concerts to VR

Road to VR

AmazeVR , a Los Angeles-based company creating on-demand VR video, has raised $9.5 The company says its immersive concerts will be coming to movie theaters, VR headsets, and special pop-up events at some point this year. According to data reported by Crunchbase , the latest round brings the company’s lifetime financing to $25.3

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Facebook Adds 360 Video Guide and Heatmap Tools

VRScout

With more than 250,000 360 videos uploaded to Facebook since the feature launched in News Feed last September , publishers have been looking to Facebook to provide even more tools to help them better engage with audiences. 360 Video Guide. 360 Video Heatmap.

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This Immersive Workplace Solution Stunned ISE 2024 Attendees

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Igloo Vision was among a number of leading emerging technology companies showing face at the event to highlight the future of workplace technology -with the firm successfully showcasing how immersive spaces are a valuable enterprise tool via its Igloo Core Engine solution. In 2023, Igloo Vision showcased its various immersive spaces.

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How Is Virtual Reality Changing Animation?

ARPost

Animators can create more complex imagery while they are immersed in virtual environments. They can integrate 360 videos and animation data with ease. They completely immerse users in the stories and enable them to interact with the characters. Virtual Reality Enhances Spatial Understanding.

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Google Takes a Step Closer to Making Volumetric VR Video Streaming a Thing

Road to VR

Google unveiled a method of capturing and streaming volumetric video, something Google researchers say can be compressed down to a lightweight format capable of even being rendered on standalone VR/AR headsets. If you’re looking for more examples of Google’s volumetric video, you can check them out here. Not exactly ideal.

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How XpertVR Is Changing the Face of Traditional Research With Virtual Reality

ARPost

Tech startup XpertVR is perhaps one of a handful of companies pushing the boundaries in this field, providing businesses with unique immersive solutions. Over the years, they considered 360 video marketing, VR entertainment booths, and training simulations before settling on XR tools to aid with research. What Is XpertVR?