The U.S. Army is using immersive VR/360 media for training purposes. They have been creating realistic 3D simulations of various scenarios to introduce soldiers to accurate combat experiences. These first iterations of VR training are expected to “enable units to enter live training at a much higher level of proficiency,” according to Maj. Gen. Maria…

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Would you like to experience VR/360 without the headset? You can!! Turn your walls into a canvas for immersive content. With BroomX’s MK Player 360! Crosswater can introduce these projected immersive experiences to a group, or individuals. The “where” is only limited by your imagination! Display BroomX’s virtual experience in your hospital room, at your…

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Crosswater’s VR/360 producers attended the Water Lantern Festival at the Outer Harbor in Buffalo. The Water Lantern Festival is a traveling event that stops in many cities to create a uniquely emotional and loving atmosphere where people can write down some hopes and dreams, or letters to loved ones, and then send them out into…

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The founder of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, announced that SpaceX’s manned mission to orbit the moon and return safely to Earth will be equipped with a VR live stream, allowing you to immerse yourself into history as it’s being made. Musk, who is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential business…

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Crosswater’s LA based Immersive Director, Russell Vargo, worked on this VR/360 production for MINI, and it’s closing in on 1 million views! We’d like to extend a major thank you to Radiant Images for their world class camera rentals, Torus Media Labs for their Canvas 360 software which allowed for stabilization of shaky footage, and…

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Since being adopted by mainstream culture, VR/360 technology has proven itself to be more than a gaming device. It’s a versatile tool with practical applications across all industries. This article discusses many of the innovative ways that VR/360 is being used to reshape the healthcare industry; from treatment, to education, to research. Crosswater is collaborating…

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The FIFA World Cup kicks off today in Russia! You can join the action by tuning into the games in VR! Click the link to learn more about how to immerse yourself into the soccer’s biggest stage. https://www.techradar.com/news/you-can-now-download-the-bbc-sport-vr-fifa-world-cup-app #FIFA #worldcup #soccer #football #VRsports #VR #virtualreality #immersion #innovation #experience #360video #welcometothefuture

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“I think the application of VR in education is one of the greatest steps in years,” said Loren Carpenter the co-founder of Disney Pixar. He worked with George Lucas on Star Wars, co-founded one of the most successful animation studios in the world, and won an Oscar for his work in discovering the value of…

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Have you seen University at Buffalo’s award winning GRoW Home? If you have dreams of designing your own home, then consider the incredible experiences you’ll get at the UB School of Architecture and Planning. This student-designed sustainable living project placed second in the U.S. Department of Energy’s national intercollegiate Solar Decathlon. It has travelled across…

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As you may have heard, Facebook‘s Oculus released its newest, most accessible VR headset earlier this month, called Oculus Go. Take a look at CNBC‘s review, which claims that VR is ready for “normal people.” But don’t worry if you’ve been a VR enthusiast since before the release of the Oculus GO, we still think…

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