VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Earlier this year while attending the Sundance Film Festival , I had the chance to experience Scarecrow , an immersive theater experience that combines motion capture technology with temperature effects to deliver a one-of-a-kind interactive performance unlike anything available on Broadway at the moment.

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Road to VR

APRIL 20, 2018

As an official partner of Ready Player One , HTC has been using the film to highlight its VR wares. All we had to do was remember what it looked like when we were back in the motion capture volume.”. With the goggles on, we didn’t have to imagine. It’s the slickest camera rig ever designed,” Spillers says with a smile.

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2017

Using HTC’s Vive Trackers, Tornuffalo —named after a combination of ‘tornado’ and ‘buffalo’—has been given a ‘Full-Body Action’ mode, an early example of full body tracking in a VR gameplay scenario. Check it out in the video heading this article. Photo courtesy RealityRig.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 7, 2022

When a person moves with WalkOVR on her body, our PC side software receives movement data from OVR nodes and our algorithms transform that data into user movement for that specific game or app. On the other hand, the importance and popularity of motion capture features can not be overseen. What are its main features?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 31, 2025

HTC XR solutions have been revolutionizing the extended reality landscape for some time now. Ever since the original launch of the first HTC VIVE headset in 2016, HTC has constantly strengthened its position in the enterprise market, proving that XR solutions can be intuitive, cost-effective, and versatile for a range of business use cases.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 2, 2018

We’ve rounded up a list of 20-something VR games launching in 2018 that we’re excited about, covering all three major VR systems: PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. ARK Park is a multiplayer adventure game based on the world of ARK:Survival Evolved (2017). Ace Combat 7. Platform : PSVR (2018). Platform : PSVR (2018).

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VRScout

MAY 25, 2017

The company behind the software is teaming up with various 3rd party manufacturers of motion capture suits such as Xsens , Rokoko and PrioVR to provide the tools necessary to bring the experience on a tour to locations across the U.S. Spectators can even view in-game live streams via PC, tablet, smartphone or HMD.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Stepping into the role of Artemis, goddess of the moon and the main protagonist of the album, Stirling used an XSens 3D motion capture suit and Manus VR Gloves to capture all of her movements and dance routines and translate them into VR in real-time, delivering a jaw-dropping sense of presence while in VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Theme and amusement parks have begun incorporating VR technologies from HTC VIVE for novel attractions. One of the strongest verticals for entertainment and media metaverses is gaming. Arguably more lucrative than the movie industry, gaming has remained a massive market for content creators. VR Theme Parks.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Secret Location , the studio behind Blasters of the Universe (2016) and Sleepy Hollow: VR Experience (2015) , today announced they’re heading back into VR territory with a new first-person, time-bending puzzle game. Transpose is slated to arrive on PSVR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift this Fall with a $20 price tag.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 30, 2017

As for resolution, the company maintains the screen door effect (SDE) is diminished with the headset’s dual 1440×1600@90 Hz LCD displays, a 70 percent increase in pixels over consumer devices like Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. IR motion capture for VR, image courtesy OptiTrack. image courtesy Sensics.

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Tech Trends VR

OCTOBER 8, 2018

A new game lets you dive deep into the infamous ship’s history. We used motion capture, face-scanning technology and professional voice actors to immerse users in the story Click To Tweet. Titanic VR is currently available for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality as well as on a desktop PC version Click To Tweet.

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VRScout

AUGUST 20, 2019

In a video posted to Stirling’s official Twitter account, the musician can be seen wearing what appears to be an XSens 3D motion capture suit. This device captures Stirling’s movements and translates them into VR in real-time, allowing her to perform complex dance routines just as she would in real-life.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Announced as “The Official Blancpain GT Series Game” , the sim brings many technology upgrades over Assetto Corsa (2014) , thanks in part to the move to Unreal Engine 4. Further improvements over Assetto Corsa include driver swap support, motion captured pit animations, and a “well-structured ranking system” for multiplayer.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Built as an entry at the Winnipeg Winter Game Jam and xkcd Game Jam this past weekend, the comic-creation tool lets you set up a cell, use props and act out the part of one of 8 xkcd characters.

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VRScout

AUGUST 19, 2016

Captured with motion capture technology and ballet dancers in France, Hayoun Kwon’s production team wisely retained and refreshed the original music from 1912. The result is a strangely hypnotic experience: not video game nor cinema. Firebird: La Péri is now available in the Steam store for HTC Vive.

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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

In homage to the greatest movie ever made, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality – the VR arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment – has developed a virtual reality game that puts you in a Punxsutawney time loop. The game will comes to PlayStation, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive later this year.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 9, 2017

Once prepared, controlling the movement is where VR is at its most intuitive, as the motion-tracked hardware means that a simple form of motion capture is readily available, although it’s not always appropriate, depending upon what’s being animated.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It’s a visually compelling experience that marries expert voice acting, motion capture, and classic movie-style pacing that will leave you wishing it were adapted into a fully explorable VR game. The Great C is now available on Steam (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift) and the Oculus Store (Rift) for $5. The post Philip K.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Titanic VR was built from the ground-up for VR and was made using what the studio says were “comprehensive maps to create a realistic 3D model of the wreck site as well as motion capture, face-scanning technology and professional voice actors to immerse users in the story.”

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ARPost

JUNE 27, 2019

This method is similar to the motion capture technology that has been used to create realistic computer generated video for years. However, the company is partnered with household names like nvidia, Unity, Unreal Engine, and HTC. Live Client is a tool for facial motion capture.

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VRScout

AUGUST 23, 2018

The game was produced by Immersive VR Education (IVRE), a VR/AR studio based in Ireland which previously released the award-winning Apollo 11 VR moon landing experience back in 2016, and, more recently, an experience commissioned by the BBC commemorating the 100th anniversary of the RAF 1943: Berlin Blitz.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Noire: The VR Case Files is the debut VR title from Rockstar Games, and a remake of unique action-detective game L.A. LA Noire VR draws upon the same foundation of impressive facial motion capture that was a hallmark of the original; the remake offers up several cases from the original game that have been reworked for VR.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

XR headset manufacturer HTC VIVE has debuted its VIVE Ultimate Tracker, which will offer users multiple vantage points for body tracking, Shen Ye, Global Head of Product, HTC VIVE announced in a blog post on Wednesday. Building on the successes of the HTC VIVE Tracker 3.0, Building on the successes of the HTC VIVE Tracker 3.0,

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Road to VR

JULY 19, 2017

The game has been in closed beta since July 6th, and is due to launch on Steam Early Access on July 21st. The recent alpha footage shows a slick interface and impressive visuals, along with some convincing physics and motion-captured opponent animations. ” Image courtesy 10Ants Hill. image courtesy 10Ants Hill.

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VRScout

AUGUST 30, 2017

The format has progressed from game show contestant matchmaking to modern day reality-style shows where the cast competes to hookup. Each person is 3D scanned to create their virtual avatar and strapped into a HTC Vive with sensors to track body movements. Will these couples find true love in virtual reality?

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Groundhog Day (1993) , the iconic ’90s film starring Bill Murray, is getting its very own full-length VR game soon—well, sort of. The game is said to include a similar narrative mechanic to The Invisible Hours , which lets you live out different parts of the story and repeat them until you learn how to make it out of the time-loop.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Vive Wave is HTC’s open platform that offers interoperability between several classes of mobile VR headsets and accessories, something the company hopes will help unite a fragmented market. Image captured by Road to VR. FinchShift – Full FOV, But Lacking Precision.

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Road to VR

MAY 26, 2016

A new early prototype game for the HTC Vive is aiming to bring your time-shifting, lightsaber wielding dreams to life with Project Ghost , a new game, early in production, which mashes together so many individually cool ideas, some of them have to work!

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Road to VR

APRIL 29, 2019

We went hands-on with The Great C when it released on PC VR headsets late last year, and it proved to be a powerful example of VR storytelling done right; the experience is a visually compelling, brings expert voice acting, motion capture, and classic movie-style pacing to impressive effect.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Today, we’re going behind the scenes of an actual recording session with the team at Cloudhead Games. Motion capture and voice over recording for games has evolved over the years to require a full range of talents from performers on par with Hollywood movie and television productions.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 25, 2022

The latest funding will be used to intensify R&D for AXIS , a wearable and game-oriented full-body motion capture solution. CEO of Refract Chng told TechCrunch that the solution they found out was to allow players to use their bodies as game controllers.

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VRScout

JANUARY 29, 2019

WellTown , however, is more than fun games; it’s also an experience designed to showcase how incredibly beautiful the city truly is in hopes of sparking a increase in tourism. Complete these tasks to prove you’re a true Wellingtonian and win some extra bling that you can add to your avatar. Image Credit: WellingtonNZ.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

A world premiere from Skydance, with Chris Hewish, EVP Games & Interactive and Pablo Leon-Luna, VR Developer. Rikard Steiber, President Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality, HTC Vive. On Thursday, VRLA revealed their full line-up of keynote speakers. Saturday keynote speakers include: Walt Disney Imagineering SVP Jon Snoddy.

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VRScout

MARCH 19, 2017

Compatible with multiple VR platforms including Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, fans will be transported into worlds of unforgettable live experiences. In addition to the two POV 360° videos, a third experience showcases some of the biggest moments at the O2 music and entertainment venue. O2 Academy Venues VR.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The price is incredibly low: $299; Announced that in 2021 it will release a pair of smartglasses made in collaboration with Ray-Ban; Teased the work it is doing in AR; Revealed that is working with Ubisoft for two AAA VR games developed around the IPs of Splinter Cell and Assassin’s Creed; Discontinued the Rift. Check it out! Learn more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

While the average consumer might not need haptic experiences in VR games, sensory feedback in the business world can be extremely valuable. They’re not just ideal for intelligent gaming and entertainment. These gloves are also compatible with HTC VIVE, Meta Quest, and Pico Neo headsets, offering excellent versatility.

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