Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Motion capture techniques are used throughout the VFX industry, but a new project from Mo-cap specialist and developer Jasper Brekelmans aims to bring live, augmented reality previews for motion capture performance, unlocking the ability to preview dances in realtime overlaid onto reality.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2020

LiDAR, the light detection and ranging technology, is usually found in commercial and industrial equipment for things like 3D scanning buildings, land, and other objects. This basically gives it a higher fidelity way of mapping a room for more accurate AR scenarios. SEE ALSO Report: Apple Acquires Motion Capture Firm IKinema.

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VRScout

AUGUST 3, 2017

The New Zealand native is responsible for some of the medium’s most technologically groundbreaking work, including the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises. In addition, Jackson had actual actors act out the scenes and then use motion capture technology to record their performances.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2021

This past April, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that augmented reality (AR) technology is “ critically important ” for the future of the company. It’s obvious that Apple is working hard to build an AR ecosystem of amazing tools powered by products such as the iPhone or iPad. That detail still hasn’t changed.

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VRScout

JUNE 4, 2019

Last month, Microsoft celebrated the 10th anniversary of Minecraft with the reveal of Minecraft Earth , an upcoming Pokemon Go-like AR mobile game that brings all the crafting, exploration, and adventure of the original PC game to the real world. New gameplay shown at WWDC teases an incredible augmented adventure on the way.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Over the course of four months (August 3rd to November 9th), applicants from nine different countries submitted a total of 145 works (59 in AR and 86 in VR) to the 2020 NEWVIEW Awards. This week event organizers The 2020 NEWVIEW Awards has listed their 25 finalists for immersive technology innovation; seven in AR and the remaining 18 in VR.

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

If you’re planning to become part of these percentages with your augmented reality project, you should know about all the nuances of AR app development. In this guide, we’ll discuss the details of augmented reality development in 2022, including the choice of technologies and the development flow. This is how location-based AR works.

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ARPost

MARCH 29, 2022

At SXSW , Snap launched a full AR experience created in partnership with DC Comics , Warner Media , and Ally. The camera company also partnered with Cirque du Soleil and Verizon to create an AR offering inspired by Cirque’s “O” performance that even features an original score. This month has been like that. The NextMind Acquisition.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

This revolutionary system enables creators to harness the power of immersive technologies and unlock the vast possibilities of virtual production. Established in 2019, Prox & Reverie has continually sought to enhance the design experience by incorporating the latest technologies into innovative studio systems.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

” Similar to the GPS-based exploration featured in existing AR experiences such as Pokemon Go and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite , Minecraft Earth will have you physically moving throughout the real world to discover new items, enemies, and mini-game experiences referred to as “Adventures.”. Feature Image Credit: Microsoft, Mojang.

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VRScout

JULY 26, 2021

From volumetric video to AI-powered motion capture , here’s how immersive tech is changing the most historic sporting event on the planet. In addition to 360-degree video, event organizers and broadcasts are experimenting with a variety of different technologies to help bring this years’ action to life at home.

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2021

Thanks to recent developments in haptic technology, this collective dream is finally becoming a reality. To help Nossff and Sychov achieve their dream, both companies are offering custom limited edition Somnium X TESLASUIT DK1 suits. Image Credit: Somnium Space.

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ARPost

MARCH 9, 2023

The app works with Meta Quest 2 and Rift/Rift S VR headsets for motion capture technology, so animation production is easier. Flipside XR aims to drive VR technology to the mainstream of arts and creativity. Thus, this new VR app is a step closer to their vision of accessible VR technology to everyone.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2021

Incredibly secular and in need of the right software and hardware components to get off the ground, AR as we know it wouldn’t see major leaps in the public sector until the mid 2010s. There were, and still are today, the ‘virtual try-on’ phenomenon ranging from glasses to furniture, spurred by change-making brands like IKEA.

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ARPost

JANUARY 26, 2021

Google is working on “world-scale” AR, in part using satellite data and mobile device location data that they already have access to. Companies like Niantic are filling in the virtual map by gamifying localized data collection through games like Pokemon Go. See Also: Glossary of the Most Popular AR Terms.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Jasper Brekelmans, a Netherlands-based 3D tech artist, has recently released a motion capture tool offering an easy way to record OpenVR tracking data from headsets, motion controllers and Vive Trackers for both Vive and Rift setups.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 14, 2020

At a time when collaborative projects are more difficult than ever, the Finnish National Opera and Ballet (FNOB) is using Varjo technology to explore the fast-moving world of virtual theater production. We will absolutely continue developing and using the platform after social distancing restrictions are lifted.”.

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Next Reality AR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The latest Magic Leap tie-up is with none other than motion capture actor Andy Serkis and his UK-based The Imaginarium Studios. "In In using performance capture, we have the opportunity to authentically portray the intent of the actor," said Matthew Brown, CEO of The Imaginarium Studios, in a statement on Magic Leap's website.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They are using extended reality , which encompasses augmented and virtual reality technologies, to give K-pop fans an immersive experience of the virtual concert. Artists from all around the world are using augmented and virtual reality to enhance the concert experience. Extended Reality During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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ARPost

MARCH 7, 2023

In-person hosts, producers, presenters, and an audience gathered at ZeroSpace , an XR stage and motion capture studio in Brooklyn. Their actions on the stage were volumetrically captured and displayed in The Polys’ AltspaceVR environment, similar to the launch of Microsoft Mesh. I want to thank our team,” said Kane.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2018

Technology meets entertainment this June as AT&T brings a variety of demos and speakers to Warner Bros. This year is shaping up to be a veritable smorgasbord of virtual and augmented exhibits, blurring the line of reality with technology that often goes beyond just a headset. Or just kick back and watch some live Twitch streaming.

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Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

I had a chance to walk the showroom floor of VRLA 2017 with Root where he took me on a guided tour through the history of VRLA, his thoughts on AR, using VR for film production, the future of privacy in AR/VR, as well as why he is interested in seeing where eSports in VR is headed. VR/AR expert and futurist Charlie Fink.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Netspend and Papa Johns have teamed up with Basketball Legend Shaquille O’Neal to promote his Shaq’s Fun House event’s augmented reality (AR) experience ahead of Super Bowl LVII Sunday. Creative immersive experiences are the only way to cut through swipe culture.”

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 5, 2018

” Made for under $1000, Lá Camilla is the first VR film to use HTC’s tracking pucks for all motion capture Click To Tweet. For companies looking to get into Immersive technologies such as VR/AR/MR/XR our Virtual Reality Consultancy services offer guidance and support on how best to incorporate these into your brand strategy.

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Road to VR

JUNE 20, 2018

Back in April Leap Motion first revealed North Star , a prototype AR headset that’s designed to replicate the features of a future high-end AR headset, as a platform for experimentation. Image courtesy Leap Motion. SEE ALSO Toward Truly Glasses-sized AR: First Look at DigiLens' AR HUD Reference Headset.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The first-ever immersive experience for the organisation will leverage virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) technologies to recreate performances. It will also incorporate 3D mapping and motion capturing (mocap) technologies from partner firms. Immersive experience to be released later this year.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 14, 2016

In an interview with Buzzfeed , Apple CEO Tim Cook made some interesting comments related to AR and VR. And so you want the technology to encourage that.”. VR has some interesting applications, but I don’t think it’s a broad-based technology like AR,” Cook explained. It’s been a big few years for Apple and AR.

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Tech Trends VR

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Chained: A Victorian Nightmare is a location-based mash-up of film, gaming, theatre and immersive technology that plunges you into a Tim Burton-esque Victorian London Click To Tweet. For companies looking to leverage Immersive technologies such as VR/AR/MR/XR Tech Trends offers a comprehensive range of Virtual Reality Consultancy Services.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Media artist Elyne Legarnisson has created a multi-sensory experience which merges XR technology with the power of physical motion that she calls (un)Balanced. For her work, Legarnisson was given the 2020 Lumen XR Award on behalf of Lumen Prize , an organization that recognizes artists working with cutting-edge technology.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 15, 2019

It is, according to the company, “the world’s first highly integrated smart clothing apparel that includes haptic feedback, motion capture, climate control, and other systems”. Haptic feedback is the technology that allows users to actually “feel” a digital environment. Laura Kobylecky is a writer.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 25, 2022

The latest funding will be used to intensify R&D for AXIS , a wearable and game-oriented full-body motion capture solution. After poring over documents and articles of cutting-edge technological innovations in gaming and applications in other industries, the three co-founders identified a gap in the market and set up Refract.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Last year Bloomberg , The Information , and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released reports claiming Apple is preparing to release a premium headset for VR and AR with ultra high resolution color passthrough. But adding this screen apparently made the development of its camera passthrough technology more difficult.

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VRScout

JUNE 9, 2021

But how exactly does one go about accessing these incredible VR & AR projects? Thanks to a unique combination of motion capture technology and gaze-based interactions, The Passengers is able to deliver an intimate narrative experience that changes drastically depending on where you focus your attention.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Titanic VR was built from the ground-up for VR and was made using what the studio says were “comprehensive maps to create a realistic 3D model of the wreck site as well as motion capture, face-scanning technology and professional voice actors to immerse users in the story.”

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VRScout

JANUARY 8, 2020

In the mix, high-grade non-player characters (NPCs) are still working their way towards being our best mates, but nifty scanners may soon blur the line between human beings and NPCs. . Christina Heller, CEO at the volumetric performance capture studio Metastage, is focused on the potential of motion capture that is all about authenticity.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 23, 2021

On the other side, as an indie, I have also to remark that as usual, Facebook is competing with successful companies (like ENGAGE or Spatial ) that are in its own app ecosystem. Audio AR allows for interesting applications. Discover AR fashion. And the product is also completely free. What a beautiful sunny day to enjoy VR!

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APRIL 13, 2018

The world’s largest VR & AR conference is back again May 4-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. VR/AR expert and futurist Charlie Fink. Other experiences to look forward to include Red Frog Digital’s Zombie Holomaze, which will offer a terrifying AR experience for attendees to explore while wearing a Microsoft HoloLens.

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