Posts by Josh Peets
Crosswater’s Interactive Media
#ThrowbackThursday to when Crosswater’s Interactive Media Director, Mike, instructed a unique computer science course at Buffalo Seminary. A pioneering group of high school girls developed an interactive language acquisition course in VR to learn French or Spanish by communicating with an avatar in a fully virtual environment. One student, Penny, shares her experience in this…
Read MoreUB Graduation 2021
Congratulations to the SUNY University at Buffalo Class of 2021! . Crosswater’s Immersive team, in collaboration with the UB Student Life team, designed this 3D model of the UB Bull mascot and invited Graduates to sign the Bison digitally. Pay tribute to the 2021 grads by liking and sharing this short video!
Read MoreImmersive Education
Modern classrooms use VR to enhance understanding for students of all ages. Crosswater develops immersive scenarios that enable students and educators to prepare for a lifetime of success and understanding by merging the art of instruction with the unique experience of VR technology. https://crosswaterproductions.com/immersive-education/
Read MoreCosta Rica Wilderness
Go for a casual stroll, off the beaten path, in beautiful Costa Rica! Nearby the mighty La Fortuna waterfall is an abundance of secluded forests where you can wander on tree shaded paths through the quiet wilderness to find a mindful moment. This VR/360 Experience is bolstered with spatial audio. Listen for the chirps…
Read MoreVR Education & Training
As schools transition back to the classroom, VR proves to be an excellent training option to prepare pre-service teachers for what to expect on their first day of school. Learn about how Crosswater’s VR/360 Educational Content, produced in collaboration with the University at Buffalo, complements traditional teacher training and raises the standard for pre-service teacher training. #vr…
Read MoreConversational AI
Do you spend too much time answering repetitive questions? Avatar AI guided conversations can reduce those repetitive tasks so you can attend to other important matters. Visit our Conversational AI webpage to see what we’re doing with HIA, (Human Interface Agents). Ask us how we can help you save time and money with HIA’s…
Read MoreMikey & Ms. Wyse!
At the beginning of the pandemic, Crosswater created an educational animated series to capture kids’ attention and teach them about difficult-to-discuss Coronavirus topics. The information is still relevant and helpful today. You can rest assured knowing that the content was carefully curated by child psychologists to have the safest impact on your child’s developmental process.
Read MoreVR/360: Sea Stack at Ruby Beach
Go on an imaginative adventure in Immersive VR/360! Ruby Beach is a remote and rugged beach in NW Washington State, filled with unique geographical features. Look out into the water and notice the large island rock with some greenery growing atop. Let your imagination run wild! Would you like to pull up a chair and…
Read MoreImmersive Media Production
Imagine being totally engulfed in 360 degrees of engaging video and audio. It’s a level of immersion that no medium other than VR can offer. Immersive VR production requires a very specific set of skills and equipment to create. That’s where Crosswater comes in. Since the early 90’s we’ve kept ourselves at the forefront…
Read MoreSunset Timelapse
Get inspired by the sunset! This timelapse comes from LaSalle Park in Crosswater’s hometown of Buffalo NY. Let John Micheal Adamo’s soundscape be your sonic guide as you follow the Sun in this time lapse visual on the banks of Lake Erie in Buffalo’s LaSalle Park.
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