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NBA Will Live Broadcast One Game a Week in VR

VRScout

If you want to preview the experience before forking over the dough, the NBA will be offering a trial on October 27th during the game between the San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings. Although we might not be used to longer form VR content, the length of the film turned the focus on the story, not the technology.

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Funding Roundup: Intel acquires Voke VR, The Future Group Raises.

AllThingsVR

Series A, Drifter Entertainment (VR Game Studio) Raises $400K Seed Intel has acquired a startup called VOKE , which specialises in immersive sports video experiences, and counted both Intel and the Sacramento Kings among its investors. with experience using game-oriented technologies in The Matrix films. Read more on TechCrunch.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

CryWorks, an immersive entertainment company formed by veteran VFX/CGI leaders (who have film credits like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter), announced an undisclosed seed round investment led by 451 Media Group (aka Michael Bay’s IP development company), 500 Mobile Collective, and leading cross-border venture fund WI Harper Group.

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Helping Firefighters Douse Blazes Around the World, with RiVR’s Alex Harvey

XR for Business Podcast

RiVR harnesses the power of VR and photogrammetry technology to create interactive, immersive training experiences. He’s obsessed with harnessing the latest A/V technology to make the real world differences that we all need. Alex: So, 360 video; you can film with a 360 camera that normally would stay static in a scene.

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Helping Firefighters Douse Blazes Around the World, with RiVR’s Alex Harvey

XR for Business Podcast

RiVR harnesses the power of VR and photogrammetry technology to create interactive, immersive training experiences. He’s obsessed with harnessing the latest A/V technology to make the real world differences that we all need. Alex: So, 360 video; you can film with a 360 camera that normally would stay static in a scene.

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Helping Firefighters Douse Blazes Around the World, with RiVR's Alex Harvey

XR for Business Podcast

RiVR harnesses the power of VR and photogrammetry technology to create interactive, immersive training experiences. He's obsessed with harnessing the latest A/V technology to make the real world differences that we all need. Alex: So, 360 video; you can film with a 360 camera that normally would stay static in a scene.