Posts Tagged ‘technology’
VR 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…
Read MoreBoldly Buffalo Campaign
Crosswater takes pride in the VR/360 experiences we’ve created with the University at Buffalo, especially for the Boldly Buffalo Campaign that launched Friday night! These smiling faces represent some of the team from Crosswater and UB who have been instrumental in bringing VR experiences to the forefront of higher education. Read about the Boldly Buffalo…
Read MoreImproving Health Care
Around the country and the entire world, medical professionals are finding new and exciting ways to utilize VR for improving health care. The most common applications include alleviating pain, dissipating fear, & offering more empathetic care. Crosswater is active in the VR/360 Medical community. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn to stay in the…
Read MoreVR at UB
Immerse yourself into this 360 degree view of the University at Buffalo North Campus’s newly renovated common area in the Oscar A Silverman Library. Crosswater’s VR team is thrilled at how UB’s campuses come to life with our immersive VR/360 tours of their state-of-the-art facilities. It’s truly an experience that will make you feel like…
Read MoreThank You Emily Li
Crosswater wants to extend a personal thank you to Emily Li, the student narrator of one of our VR/360 projects for the University at Buffalo. Her professionalism and excitement towards the project brought a refreshing energy to our production process. Crosswater’s VR team is thrilled at how UB’s campuses come to life with our immersive…
Read MoreBring Your Child to Work Day
“My dad makes VR. What does your mom and dad do?” Today is national “Bring Your Child to Work Day.” Fred, one of our immersive spatial audio engineers brought his daughter in to try out our VR/360 content. Take a look at her inside of this Virtual Environment, hosted by Facebook Spaces, and let us…
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