Posts Tagged ‘education’
VR at Buffalo Iron Works
Immerse yourself into this VR/360 video, produced by Crosswater. Our VR/360 producers were fortunate enough to set up the VR camera next to Marc Scibilia on stage last summer for his show at Buffalo Iron Works. Step inside this VR/360 experience and join him on stage. If you like what you hear, you’ve got another…
Read MoreFacebook Doubles Down on VR
It’s been 4 years since Facebook bought Oculus and became a major player in the VR game. Today, Zuckerberg’s commitment to VR development is unwavering. Take a look at what he had to say about the media platform that he believes will exponentially gain popularity. #facebook #oculus #VR #virtualreality #innovative #mediaproduction #VRproduction #buffalo #immersion #welcometothefuture…
Read MoreUB VR/360
It’s Friday, and that means more exclusive VR content from the University at Buffalo! and was recently restored to reflect UB’s modern approach to higher education. The freshly renovated space provides an inspirational setting for all of UB’s future architecture graduates. Crosswater’s VR/360 team is thrilled to be actively creating immersive experiences at UB. Stay…
Read MoreVR Education
As VR becomes more prevalent in education, we begin to see the new and exciting ways that school kids can use the technology to improve their learning experiences. The success of Google’s educational VR Program, Google Expeditions, has led them to this exciting new arena. Students can now take more control of their education by…
Read MoreVR: Empathy Machine
VR has been dubbed “The Ultimate Empathy Machine.” A few VR experiences were recently featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, and they highlight this powerful feature of Virtual Reality. The immersive experiences featured in this article range from showing the devastating impact of nuclear war, to the reality of life as a young black man…
Read MoreVR for Good
The immersion found in VR is a powerful tool for shaping people’s perceptions. Read the article to learn how Facebook and Oculus are experimenting with VR to try to curb the prevalence of teenagers using E-cigarettes. #VRforGood #VR #virtualreality #immersion #impact #360video #facebook #oculus #buffalo #VRproduction #welcometothefuture https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/03/facebooks-oculus-backs-vr-game-to-help-teens-kick-e-cigarette-habit.html
Read MoreVR Creates Empathy
New perspectives create empathy. One of the most valuable features of VR is its ability to evoke powerful, emotional reactions. The empathy created by these reactions is utilized by the project highlighted in this story. The filmmakers use immersive VR/360 video to show endangered species in their natural habitats, teaching us how these animals live…
Read MoreUB VR/360
The University of Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Studies opened late last year, opening new doors for its medical students with state-of-the-art medical equipment. This is a view from inside of The Surgical Skills Simulation Lab. Get a close up look of these future doctors as they discover what it is like to…
Read MoreVR in Social Media
A new study shows some ironic responses. 77% of people who use virtual reality want more applications for social engagement. That trend indicates that you may become more familiar with VR on the major social media platforms. The irony is that a technology, which is objectively isolating to its users, can be used as a…
Read MoreOculus Go Unveiled
The big VR news out of Facebook’s annual F8 conference is undoubtedly the new and untethered, Oculus GO headset. The introduction of this state of the art, fully wireless headset, has been highly anticipated in the VR community because of its low price of $199. So, how did it live up the hype? Read the…
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