Posts Tagged ‘immerse yourself’
VR is Memorable
In our modern media landscape, young students are inundated with constant media messages. VR/360 offers the immersive push needed to break through the noise and engage students. New research conducted at the University of Maryland found that people remember information better if it is presented to them in a virtual environment. VR/360 carries a staggering…
Read MoreThe Power of Music
Here at Crosswater, we believe in the power of music. This article by Harvard Health Publishing backs up our beliefs with scientific data gathered by the Harvard Medical School. They found that music stimulates many areas of the brain, including areas responsible for movement, language, attention, memory, and emotion. Read up to learn how music…
Read MoreCABHI Conference
Crosswater attended the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) event at the JLabs in Toronto’s MaRS Centre. The beautiful building overlooks the scenic Queen’s Park and the Ontario Legislative building. Crosswater’s connection with CABHI and dedication to providing immersive content and a distribution platform for Alzheimer’s research with Primacare Living Solutions‘ Albert Project, brought us together with other innovators…
Read MoreCrosswater at Serious Play
The Serious Play Conference is coming to Buffalo! In it’s eighth year, Serious Play is a leadership conference for professionals who embrace the idea that games can revolutionize learning. Speakers come from all around the globe share their experiences creating or using games in the classroom, and offer tips on how to improve game-based learning.…
Read MoreVR for Mental Illness
Innovations across all industries come to life when VR/360 technology is utilized. This article dives into how the immersive technology has become more and more helpful in treating mental illnesses. Have a quick read, and learn something new about the future of mental health care. #mentalhealth #healthcare #medicalVR #VR #Virtualreality #VRproduction #buffalo #immersion #360video #innovative…
Read MoreCrosswater @ Serious Play
The Serious Play Conference is coming to Buffalo! In it’s eighth year, Serious Play is a leadership conference for professionals who embrace the idea that games can revolutionize learning. Speakers come from all around the globe share their experiences creating or using games in the classroom, and offer tips on how to improve game-based learning.…
Read MoreDistraction Therapy
Many people, especially children, have a fear of needles at the doctors office. One doctor in Florida sees the potential of VR as ‘distraction therapy’ to limit the anxiety & discomfort associated with immunizations. His studies have shown that by letting the children choose between a rollercoaster ride, helicopter ride or hot air balloon ride,…
Read MoreVR/360 Constellations
Have you looked up at the stars lately? NPR‘s VR/360 constellation lesson provides the recap that you need to understand summer’s starry nights! #vr #Virtualreality #360video #npr #spatialaudio #stars #summer #constellation #astronomy #immersive #experience #welcometothefuture
Read MoreVR Training
Virtual Reality is the future of employee training. Businesses across all industries are taking notice and implementing these strategies. Not only is it inexpensive in the long-term, but it is also extremely practical & effective in the short term since viewers are more likely to internalize and remember messages from VR as opposed to traditional…
Read MoreCrosswater in Mexico!
Crosswater goes where the action is! Enjoy the view of Oaxaca, Mexico through the lenses of Crosswater’s Immersive Director, Russell Vargo, who was on location capturing VR/360 footage and spatial audio for for Total Media VR‘s Red Trunk Project, a non profit organization that uses cultural artifacts to teach children how to be accepting and curious about other cultures.…
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