Here's how you can break through the barriers to enter the Virtual Reality (VR) industry.

First things first—You need to develop a spatial mindset. Dive into Social VR and host your first event or create a simple world ✨

Buy a VR headset such as a Meta Quest. Then upload a few games on it, and social VR platforms such as VRChat that are free, because they allow you to explore tones of différent virtual environment and speak to people. If you want to become an expert, you will need first to spend a lot of time in there!

At the moment we have various differing XR technologies but this will converge into one form factor and become ubiquitous. This has the power to bring people together and have the tech driving it recede into the background to the point where we are free to focus on one another again.

- One thing I've found helpful is to grasp the fundamentals of VR. VR creates an artificial environment through software, which is presented to the user in such a way that they suspend belief and accept it as a real environment. - I strongly disagree with overlooking the importance of understanding the different VR platforms, head-mounted displays (HMDs), motion tracking technology, and the software that powers these experiences. This foundational knowledge is crucial. - An example I've seen is how familiarity with the terminology and the user experience design principles specific to VR can significantly impact the development and implementation of more advanced aspects of the industry.

A suggestion to beginners or my students is getting familiar with the VR environment first; which means you need to build up a habit of using it daily then you will know and feel the momentum.

I agree with the statement and would like to add few points or projecting it through my prospective : Understand the virtual replication of Reality and we are good to go: -Virtual sensory feedback: when we talk about virtual reality we are not limited to one sensory organ (eye) but the goal is to replicate the information the brain receives from all the collective senses. - Physics: to replicate the physical world one must understand the application of physics. - Haptic : it's quite challenging to trick the largest organ of the human body (skin) but achievable by stimulating heat, pressure and force

It's essential to experience virtual reality and understand how things work. This can help you choose what content you want to make whether it be games, virtual events, or architecture. We need to understand the workflow.

As colleagues have said here, you really have to see it to understand what it's all about. There are some challenges and adaptations, but practice will help you in this endeavour. If you're still unsure about buying equipment, look for arcades, exhibitions or companies that offer headsets for hire in your region and immerse yourself. You won't regret it!

I have been involved in the VR space since the original DK1. We helped create launch content for Oculus (Meta) and then Samsung GearVR. In the early days, there was no documentation, no use cases, no rules other than "don't move the camera." *Which we did and now everyone does. We were literally creating them by jumping in and building, failing fast, and putting as many people as we could in headsets. The space has evolved from simple 360 videos into robust hand tracking, roomscale, interactive experiences. But nothing has changed from the core benefit - creating a true sense of presence. That is the core magic KPI.

I suggest gaining Game technology will help a lot to enter into VR. For artists is important to learn 3D creation tech and for developer, game engines are the very good starting point.

As an alternative to C++ or C#, you may consider building your VR applications in JavaScript or TypeScript, using the WebXR Device API. In this case you may want to learn working with Wonderland Engine, Babylon.js, Three.js, or PlayCanvas. WebXR can be deployed to most VR devices as it is cross-platform and runs through browsers on those devices. Publishing to the Web is not gated and distribution is done by sharing links or through WebXR publishing platforms.

I initially created 360° films because they were more accessible to me than 3D precalculated content like Atlas V's impressive productions. I felt unqualified for that world, but during COVID, I discovered Social VR and its 30+ platforms where people gather as avatars. I realized, "I used to organize real-world events; I could replicate that here." So, I organized a few events in existing worlds with partners, leading to VRROOM hiring me as a freelancer project manager for their immersive cultural events. With the support of the tech team, I learned everything and became skilled in real-time Unity workflows for social VR platforms.

Building skills takes time and dedication. So, it needs to Start with the core programming languages and game engines, then expand your skillset as you progress. Don't be afraid to try, build small personal projects, and learn from online resources and communities.

To get started choose your engine and play around demo and examples: - for me it was unity and steamVR , Beginner friendly - if you are looking for a web solution then Babylon or Three.js with Aframe.js or WebXr - for web tracking tfjs - you can add WebXr emulator to your browser -if you have hardware start jumbling up the demo scene and test your results.

Develop technical skills in VR software (like Unity or Unreal Engine) and hardware (VR devices), while also honing creative skills in UX/UI design and 3D modeling for immersive content creation.

Es gibt verschiedene möglichkeiten hier den richtigen Weg zu finden, am einfschten ist es mit einem iPhone 15Pro Spatial Videos bei Interview Formaten zu verwenden und so den ersten VR Content für die Kunden zu schaffen. Das besonderste an einer VR Brille ist das man 3D sehen kann.

Desde mi experiencia, modelar en 3dmax y luego crear el mapeado, iluminación y recorrido en Unreal es lo más factible en mis proyectos, se consiguen escenas y experiencias de inmersión muy buenas. Para los proyectos más rápidos, crear escenas 360° en 3dmax renderizadas en Corona Render con un renderizado con un realismo alto, también me parece una buena opción, ya que este tipo de renderizado hace que cuando se pasa a las gafas de visualización, de una sensación de realismo máximo.

If you are wanting to learn how to build VR experiences then there is a lot of technical ground to cover. Start by learning how to create a 3d model and get it into an app that runs on a headset. Choose one stack initially, say Blender -> Babylon.js -> quest (whatever is easiest for you) and use that to learn how rendering, animation, lighting and texturing and file formats work on a basic level. Then add a user interface, etc. etc.

Desarrollar proyectos en realidad virtual requiere de varias competencias que deben dominarse, desde el modelado 3D más básico a programación avanzada usando motores gráficos como Unreal Engine o Unity junto a los aspectos más técnicos de los diferentes visores VR. Lo más importante es empezar con proyectos pequeños para entender el funcionamiento de la Realidad Virtual e ir dando forma a proyectos más ambiciosos desde la base.

VR is a visual medium. So explore how it works. Get images and videos working in VR. Play around. Understand typical issues and AVOID them. Next grab a developer environment that suits you: webxr, unity, unreal. Learn scripting in your environment of choice: typescript / Javascript, C#, C++. Learn to fly, do basic tutorials and jump to creating content as early as possible.

Your skill does not necessarily need to be content creation. We did a national XR market study in France, and we lack many project manager and business développeurs who understands our industry. We don't need only technical knowledges, but also business / marketing oriented ones. But they should know the industry very well in order to perform properly.

One of the essential elements in creating effective VR content is establishing a robust framework for the content's components: formats, quality, interactivity, and user interface. Maximizing content reuse is pivotal for ensuring the initial production costs yield profitability. To achieve this, it's vital to establish an open, comprehensive, and adaptable model compatible with various platforms and devices. This approach can help mitigate numerous challenges down the line. Virtual reality encompasses a diverse array of content types, each offering distinct experiences and interactions across various industries: Games, Experiences, Educational, Training and Simulation, Arts, Social, 360-180º Videos, Health and Wellness, Digital Twins

One of the first experiences we did was the Pacific Rim Experience, which was built on the DK1, and two days before Comic-con and our go-live date, Oculus handed us one of maybe 5 DK2s for the event. It was a thrill seeing the advances between the two different developer kits. Then the Samsung team saw what we had built and said - We want that on the Samsung GearVR. The big difference was that the Oculus experience was a real-time render expeirence running on a powerful PC. The Samsung GearVR ran on an Android mobile device. We were the first to convert a real-time render App experience into a 360 stereoscopic experience. John Carmack told us it couldn't be done, and we did it. What a thrill.

Is not about creating small or big projects, the important is to share experiences and ideas. In all types of projects you can learn something and maybe in the future make it better.

1. Learn VR Development Tools: Master software like Unity or Unreal Engine for building VR experiences. 2. Develop 3D Assets: Create or import 3D models, textures, and animations to populate your virtual environment. 3. Implement Interactivity: Use scripting and coding to add interactive elements, such as user interactions, physics, and game mechanics, enhancing user engagement

Una idea muy buena para que los proyectos generen más captación es crear recorridos y animaciones 3d para las Redes Sociales, con esto ir promocionando estas experiencias, de manera que a los usuarios les produzca curiosidad. Estos recorridos/animaciones deben ser llamativos, espacios con estilos decorativos en tendencia, movimientos de objetos que den la sensación que esos espacios están habitados realmente, para luego crear la Realidad Virtcon las gafas y la experiencia sea mucho más efectiva; de esta manera también es una forma de darse a conocer y conseguir más clientes.

We are at the beginning of a 3d content creation revolution. Creation has been a barrier forever with deep skills being table stakes. Generative AI will change every aspect of this.

Don't do VR for just doing VR. Look around, what could make VR better! If you see it, do it! Start small. If it's good enough, extend!

Creating VR content requires a blend of technical and creative skills. Develop your 3D modeling skills using software like Blender or Maya to create detailed and realistic assets. Focus on UX design to ensure your VR experiences are intuitive and immersive, considering aspects like spatial audio and realistic physics. Begin with small projects to experiment and learn, gradually taking on more complex challenges. Building a strong portfolio to showcase your work is crucial for attracting potential employers or investors. Stay updated with industry trends and network with professionals to gain insights and opportunities, ensuring your content remains cutting-edge and impactful.

There are lots of XR events to attend, or host your own meetup if you can't find one that fits your theme or industry ✨ Social VR is a great way to meet other XR professionals.

The XR industry is one of the nicest I’ve ever frequentes. There are numerous events (both offline and online in VR) and lots of different initiatives to attend to network (for example the international association AIXR organizing the VR awards). Plenty of meetups in all big cities ! And if you can’t find an offline event, put on your headset, lookup spatial apes or other online events ! Or drop me a line and let’s connect !

The VR Community is a very sharing and collaborative space. Connecting on LinkedIn is a good place to start. Reaching out and asking questions can always generate insight.

Hier empfehle ich in VR spaces sich zu treffen, es gibt viele "in VR App spaces" in dennen man sich mit anderen trifft und austauschen kann, wie Reale Events nur digital. Etwas wie ein Twitter/X space nur halt mit Avataren.

Estar al día de las conferencias, eventos, incluso formaciones, hace que puedas conocer otras personas de este mundo, además de aprender de otros, también se amplia la red de contactos. Cuanto más nos movemos y asistimos a eventos, más oportunidades se crean.

Hoy en día, las aplicaciones de la Realidad Virtual en el sector privado no paran de crecer, con una buena investigación de mercado existen multitud de empresas que pueden mejorar sus procesos y experiencias gracias a esta tecnología. Desde el Interiorismo y la arquitectura hasta el turismo y la educación, las posibilidades son casi infinitas.

One of the best ways is to always share everything we do, good bad or easy is not important. with time someone will check your work and maybe you can start a new project because of something you just did for fun and to learn something new!

Explore VR job openings on platforms like LinkedIn and specialized VR job boards, while also networking at VR conferences and joining relevant online communities to discover new opportunities and connect with industry professionals.

Hier sollte man sich am besten einen eigenen account auf youtube, x & linked in machen der hauptsächlich leiten folgt die VR XR content machen so bleibt man einfach Up to date, das kann zb auch ein recherche Account auf einem Macbook in der Firma sein

Una buena investigación de empresas es fundamental, ver que sectores podrían implantar esta tecnología y todavía no lo han hecho es una forma de obtener oportunidades. Conocer mercados y ver de qué manera podrían introducir estas experiencias para ayudar a vender mejor sus productos o servicios. La educación también es muy buena opción, formar a personas del mundo del diseño o la arquitectura para que aprendan de tus habilidades, puede crear futuros profesionales/compañeros, pero también futuros clientes.

This world is evolving so fast that you can't learn everything on the same day... But one of the good things I learned working in Unreal Engine 5 with VR is every day is a good day to learn something new and make a difference in your projects and yourself.

You should do whatever you can to try out every headset as possible. Conferences, such as CES, are great ways to see and try as many as you can.

It’s sometimes difficult to keep up with new VR developments, when and what kind of hardware are you buying. If you choose the wrong one and it’s a dead end to are way behind. Personally we bought always the latest devices but for the first time we wait to buy the expensive Apple Vison pro,first see if this one is the right one

A YouTube by the name of ThrillSeeker posts weekly updates on the VR industry. I have been following his content for many years which have allowed me to learn a ton about VR hardware software out now as well as the direction we are going month to month.

The future of virtual reality is intertwined with the future of humanity, and our ability to find valuable solutions that enhance the quality of our daily lives, making us better human beings in a world in constant crisis. We have evolved from a society in constant change to one in permanent crisis. When we are able to find the script that leads us to a more sustainable, humane, and integrated scenario with the planet, VR will find its purpose and place... much like art, music... the observation and enjoyment of the senses. Reimagining the future, breaking the established barriers, looking at ourselves through the mirror of the soul, and reimagining impossible worlds is possible.

Entering the VR industry requires technical skills and networking. Start by mastering VR development platforms like Unity or Unreal Engine and build a portfolio. Engaging in VR communities and attending industry events can also help you make valuable connections and stay informed about the latest trends.

We have been working with VR for a International Police training Isalex 2.0 we combined Virtual reality with real tasks. Policemen from 9 countries worked together for 3 days to solve a crisis. They collected evidence in the metaverse(engage) and when they took down there glasses the evidence was reel on their table. So there techteam could try to hack the device. Worked great!

Steige Langsam in die VR XR welt ein, manche leute vertragen es nicht dinge virtuell zu sehen, mach mind alle 2 Std eine Pause und achte auf dich selber. Auch in deiner Firma lass die Mitarbeiter sich rantasten. Sei offen aber sei Vorsichtig ✅

When creating VR content, consider the following additional factors to enhance your projects and ensure a high-quality experience: Performance Optimization User Comfort and Safety Cross-Platform Compatibility Interactivity and Engagement Audio Design User Testing and Feedback Accessibility Storytelling and Narrative Legal and Ethical Considerations Continuous Learning and Improvement