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Metastage is the first US partner for the Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Software, and their soundstage is located in Culver City, California. Volumetric capture — thanks to the Microsoft system, I think — is finally really ready to be used in a major way in all these projects. So, we’re getting a ton of data.
Beyond that, we’ve seen recent examples of harassment in metaverse spaces , which is too much of a problem with regular dating right now. We’ve seen some really creative alternatives in the form of livestreamed performances and Fortnite musical events , for example. Just film performances and release them online instead.
This could actually be quite beneficial for Meta, Microsoft, and Magic Leap. For example, they are lowering the cameras and sensors so users’ hands aren’t getting tired. For example, WebXR experiences on the Meta Quest are still immersive but delivered through a browser instead of a standalone application.
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Metastage is the first US partner for the Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Software, and their soundstage is located in Culver City, California. Volumetric capture -- thanks to the Microsoft system, I think -- is finally really ready to be used in a major way in all these projects. So, we're getting a ton of data.
For example, Fortnite is built by them. Or if you want to train somebody on-- take the example of training. I can give you an example in construction. One thing that's on here that kind of blew my mind was the work being done in the film and television industry using Unreal. All that more on the XR for Business podcast.
For example, Fortnite is built by them. Or if you want to train somebody on-- take the example of training. I can give you an example in construction. One thing that's on here that kind of blew my mind was the work being done in the film and television industry using Unreal. All that more on the XR for Business podcast.
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Alan: We’ve got to call out Microsoft on making videos that people will go, “We want that!” ” Lance: It was Microsoft, SAP did one in 2014. And training is a good example. So let’s go back to your training example, because I think it’s a brilliant one. Lance: Exactly right.
Alan: We’ve got to call out Microsoft on making videos that people will go, “We want that!” ” Lance: It was Microsoft, SAP did one in 2014. And training is a good example. So let’s go back to your training example, because I think it’s a brilliant one. Lance: Exactly right.
For example, Fortnite is built by them. Or if you want to train somebody on-- take the example of training. I can give you an example in construction. One thing that's on here that kind of blew my mind was the work being done in the film and television industry using Unreal. All that more on the XR for Business podcast.
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