Spotlight AR/VR 2016

2016-12-03 00:00:00 2016-12-04 00:00:00 America/Toronto Spotlight AR/VR 2016 Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Razer, Samsung Gear VR, PS VR, Leap Motion, Magic Leap.  The list seems intimidating; should you be paying attention to one, or to all of these new technologies?  Is virtual and augmented reality a passing phase, or… Toronto FITC Toronto

Presentations

Augmented Reality Body Building
Augmented reality is the latest and most ambitious real-time technology to mediate our reality. New awarenesses and strategies are required to yield it’s power. For almost 15 years, before he… Read more…
AR Art Inspire
Jeremy Bailey
FreshBooks
Augmented Reality Storytelling
In this talk, Helen Papagiannis will present AR storytelling conventions looking at recurring themes/approaches (what we’ve seen so far), and emerging styles/mechanisms (what’s coming). This presentation aims to inspire the… Read more…
AR Inspire Storytelling
Dr. Helen Papagiannis, Ph.D.
Augmented Stories
Beyond The Printed Page
For a decade augmented reality has been confined to print media, using markers, coded images, and other elements to bring the idea to life. The impact of AR goes well… Read more…
AR Experiential Innovation
Building The Tech Into The Story
Telling an immersive story on a budget is a challenge in any medium. Add some broadcaster requirements and the nascency of VR and the task can feel nigh impossible. Good… Read more…
Process Storytelling VR
Stefan Grambart
grambart.ca
Getting Started With The Microsoft HoloLens
Microsoft HoloLens is the first fully self-contained, holographic computer, enabling you to interact with your world in a whole new way. In this talk, Mickey will cover some key aspects… Read more…
AR Hardware VR Wearables
Mickey MacDonald
Microsoft
Monetization Strategy For The VR Industry
We all realize VR & AR are going to change the world. We have all seen the light and had our ‘aha’ moments. If you are like most developers, you… Read more…
AR Business VR
Alan Smithson
MetaVRse
Roomscale VR: DIY Dreamatoriums
Every geek worth their salt has dreamed of stepping into a holodeck. As consumer virtual reality starts to take off we’re still tethered to neon-lit gaming pc’s while we spin… Read more…
Inspire VR
John Bolton
Globacore
Workshop – Introduction to Gear VR Development in Unity
Note: This half day workshop is on the Sunday Dec 4 and is FREE to attend but you must RSVP. Samsung Gear VR is a powerful tool for communicating virtual… Read more…
VR Workshop