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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Slowly but surely, the practical uses of VR are pushing it further into the mainstream. This article focuses on how VR is being utilized by construction workers for job training, and how that is improving their safety conditions on the job. The possibilities are endless, and are not limited to only construction. Contact Crosswater at…

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Did you know that 19 million US adults struggle with phobias every day of their lives? Therapists have started using VR/360 technology to expose these people to their greatest fears, teaching them that the initial panic will pass and that they are strong enough to handle the physical reactions that result from irrational fear. VR…

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Enjoy the soothing serenity of this tranquil scene in VR/360! Crosswater’s west coast Immersive Director and adventurer, Russell, continues to explore engaging landscapes to add to Crosswater’s immersive content library. This scene is from his rugged hike to Goat Rocks Lake, in Washington State, where Russell earned the new moniker, “Virtual Sherpa”! Stay tuned for…

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Since VR’s introduction to mainstream society, developers have found endless practical applications for the technology to be integrated into our everyday lives.   One of the newest Virtual Reality crazes is its introduction to retail and online shopping markets. VR bridges the gap between in-store and online purchasing by allowing people to get the department…

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Football season is officially underway! So is the discussion surrounding concussions, and analytic methods to making the game safer for players. Crosswater is an advocate for using eye tracking in VR to capture analytics and gain quantitative insights. New developments in Virtual Reality eye-tracking technology provide team doctors with fast and accurate measurements of brain…

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Get ready to go back in history with Crosswater’s VR/360 producer and avid aviation enthusiast, Dan, as he takes us on his adventure in a B-17 bomber, known as the “Flying Fortress” during WW II. Join Dan as he explores inside the aircrafts multiple turrets and captures a birds eye view of the terrain below…

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VR’s potential to transform the approach taken by pediatric doctors to reduce stress, anxiety and discomfort is staggering. Stanford Children’s Health – Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital was one of the first hospitals in the country to implement VR ‘Distraction Therapy.’ Read the article to hear the personal story of how doctors were able to reduce…

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VR has made revolutionary strides in education. The immersion offered by VR/360 media content has the potential to increase information retention, improving the effectiveness of teaching. This article breaks down advantages and benefits of all aspects associated with using VR/360 content for education. Crosswater specializes in VR education for all grade levels. Contact Crosswater at…

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See and feel the roar of the USAF Thunderbirds in an immersive experience captured by Crosswater VR/360 Producers, Dan & Lauren! Look up to the sky and follow the formation of F-16 Thunderbirds soaring overhead! Crosswater’s audio engineers have years of experience in sound designing spatial audio, so make sure to wear your headphones for…

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