Rob Ogden, EVP of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development at Madison Wells Media discusses the emerging VR entertainment market. Rob discusses MWM’s work through its VR division, Reality One, with Wevr and Director Jon Favreau to produce Gnomes & Goblins, MWM’s work with Sony Pictures in creating the Passengers VR Experience, based on the movie Passengers, and offers insights into the future growth and monetization opportunities of VR in the entertainment industry. Rob Ogden’s contact i...
Aug 10, 2017•41 min
Jeanne Kelly, the Director of Product Design and Experience at A+E Networks and TechLab in New York City joins Nathan to talk about how A+E is approaching VR & AR content. Jeanne also shares her thoughts on some of the current challenges the industry faces as it continues to work on get more users to adopt the platform and much more. Have a listen and let us know what you think about this episode by sending us an email to podcast@thevrara.com . Full show notes available at: http://thevrara.c...
Aug 03, 2017•34 min
This week Amit Chetal of Cisco joins Nathan to talk about the importance of data gathering in the world of VR & AR as society looks to continue using technology in a variety of ways to help optimize a wide variety of industries. Have a listen and let us know what you think about this episode by sending us an email to podcast@thevrara.com . Full shownotes can be found at http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/amitchetal...
Jul 27, 2017•40 min
This week Kevin talks with Steven Bambury who is the Head of Digital Learning and Innovation across the JESS Dubai schools in Dubai. Steven shares all sorts of experiences as he has helped to introduce students to a variety of forms of virtual and augmented reality devices and software including Google Tilt Brush and the HTC Vive. For full show notes, visit: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/stevenbambury
Jul 20, 2017•50 min
It is hard to believe but it has been over a year since the VRAR Association founder Nathan Pettyjohn has joined us on the Everything VR & AR Podcast, so we thought it would be a good time to catch up on what all has been going on with the VRARA along with getting Nathan's thoughts on how the industry has grown over the last 12+ months. We also discuss what are some of the new goings on at his company, Aisle411 . Full show notes available at: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/nathanpettyjohn...
Jul 13, 2017•38 min
This week, Yulio Founder, CEO and Managing Director Rob Kendal joins Kevin to talk about how Toronto based Yulio helps turn 3D content into immersive experiences. We also discuss what Rob's first VR experience was like along with how he feels that Yulio stands out from others in the space. Also, make sure to check out the Yulio blog as there is a lot of great posts from the company there, many of which have come from client feedback and perspectives. Full show notes can be found at: http://thevr...
Jul 06, 2017•33 min
Sometimes we use technology and our devices to escape from the day to day stress of the world we live in. Our guest this week, Nick Alcid, has started a company called Escape to Virtual Reality that offers people a chance to do just that without needing to spend hundreds of dollars on equipment. Based in Los Angeles California, Escape to Virtual Reality gives visitors a chance to have some fun with family and friends in a virtual reality environment in which they can play a variety of games. Hav...
Jun 28, 2017•39 min
Learn more about the VR/AR scene in Dubai from Salman Yusuf who is the Founder & Managing Director of a company named Takeleap which has been in business since 2013 providing clients a wide range of services to help bring their businesses into the VR/AR age. Hear Salman talk about his responsibilities as Managing Director along with why he feels Dubai is poised to be one of the big players in the industry. Salman Yusuf was also named as one of the Top 100 Influential People in Dubai by Arabi...
Jun 22, 2017•25 min
Learn more about how MetaVRse continues to establish themselves as an industry force to be reckoned with from two of the companies founders, CEO Alan Smithson and President Dan Flatt . We also talk about what brought these two together along with what they see as challenges to the growth of the industry based on their conversations with current, and prospective partners. Make sure to have a look at their blog as well which is full of wonderful industry information such as articles like this . Le...
Jun 09, 2017•42 min
What does a Wall Street stockbroker, turned actor, turned teacher, turned inventor, turned author have to do with virtual and augmented reality? Listen as iOgrapher founder and CEO David Basulto shares his story as to how he got to this point in his interesting career along with what he feels is necessary for VR & AR to succeed moving forward. Full shownotes at: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/iographer...
May 31, 2017•45 min
One of the biggest hurdles VR content creators face during development is overcoming motion sickness for as many people as possible. Our guest this week, Nathan Burba of Survios , strongly feels that his team has made great strides to make the experiences they have created such as Raw Data and their upcoming project called Sprint Vector leave users feeling pretty good afterwards. Have a listen and learn more about Survios, including what led Nathan to co-found the company, along with the compani...
May 26, 2017•49 min
Author Blake J. Harris , of the popular book Console Wars , stops by to share some information about "History of the Future" which is his current project focused on the Virtual and Augmented Reality industry. Due to Blake's success with Console Wars , it has helped open many doors and given him access to some of the top names in the VR/AR industry to speak with along the way as the book progresses towards its expected 2018 release. Why write a book now about an fast changing industry still findi...
May 17, 2017•45 min
It is one thing to go on vacation and snap photos to share with others. It something completely different to go on vacation and snap 360 degree images and videos to share with people so that they actually feel like they were standing in the exact same spot as you were when capturing the moment. What Jim Schoonmaker and his team at EveryScape has created is just that. Building upon the decade plus experience of 3D interior mapping, the EveryScape app allows you to capture and transform real envir...
May 10, 2017•43 min
Learn more about a company called IMMY who has been flying under the radar in regards to their upcoming VR and AR headset, called the IMMY Mark 1 and IMMY Mark 2, from the founder, CEO and CTO, Doug Magyari . Hear why Doug feels their device will stand out from the more recognizable names in the space and how important it is to him to have it manufactured in the United States. Also, learn why Doug Magyari was recently invited to the White House to talk about the IMMY Mark 1 and 2 along with his ...
Apr 27, 2017•42 min
Luis Navia of ODYSIA joins us this week to share the story behind ODYSIA and what he and his co-founders plan on doing to stand out from other storytelling creators in the quickly growing world of VR & AR. We also talk about his first time using a VR & AR device along with what he hopes to see from the industry in the near future and much more. Have a listen and let us know what you think by sending us an email to podcast@thevrara.com . Connect with Luis Navia of ODYSIA: Twitter - @LuisA...
Apr 19, 2017•35 min
George Egbuonu of VR eCards is our guest this week to discuss how he and his team are working to create engaging VR & AR experiences for anyone looking to stay in touch with their friends and family and letting them know they are thinking of them by sending a VR eCard . Will you be sending VR eCards to friends and family members? Let us know! Connect with George Egbuonu and VR eCards: Twitter - @VReCards Website - VReCards.com Leave us a voicemail! We invite you to call in and leave us a voi...
Apr 13, 2017•42 min
In the virtual and augmented world, content is king. We expect to be wowed by a variety of experiences that engage multiple senses one by one or at the same time. Alexander Haque of Retinad VR stops by to talk about how his company can help make sure your VR & AR creations give users that "WOW!" moment by analyzing how users experience your content. Do they focus on what you want them to based on visual and audio cues or are they distracted by something else that has caught their eyes? We di...
Apr 07, 2017•34 min
Dr. Emma Nichols joins the show to discuss ways her website, VRMedicineNews.com helps people stay up on the latest research regarding VR & AR in the medical space by being a one stop location for people wanting more information. Other links mentioned during this episode are: Link to her 6-week course on freelance medical writing Freelance Medical Writing on Amazon William Shatner goes inside a VR heart on Dr. Oz Medical Writers Speak Podcast on iTunes Connect with Dr. Emma Nichols and VR Med...
Mar 28, 2017•21 min
Learn more about how, and why, Nicolas Alcala of Future Lighthouse has made the switch from traditional filmmaking into the world of VR & AR filmmaking. Nicolas talks about this and shares tips on how content creators can also make the jump and why they should consider it and much more. Feel free to connect with Nicolas Alcala and Future Lighthouse via the links below. Connect with Nicolas Alcala and Future Lighthouse: LinkedIn - Nicolas Alcala on LinkedIn Twitter - @cosmonauta Twitter - @Li...
Mar 23, 2017•29 min
This episode features Emmy nominated broadcaster Cathy Hackl who is now the Chief Communications & Content Officer at Future Lighthouse . Cathy & Kevin discuss a variety of topics including her career in journalism and pivoting towards a social media focus. Cathy was also the Director of Summit Live in 2015 as live streaming was taking off with apps like Periscope. If you, or someone you know is a marketing professional, Cathy shares some great information why you need to be doing your c...
Mar 07, 2017•33 min
Dr. Brandon Birckhead of Immergence Tech joins the podcast to talk about distraction therapy and the benefits of virtual and augmented reality technology in the medical and dental industries. Also learn more about his new company, Immergence Tech , as well as cold pressor immersion testing as it relates to distraction therapy. We also learn why Dr. Birckhead made the decision to join the VR/AR Association Digital Healthcare Committee . Connect with Dr. Brandon Birckhead and Immergence Tech: Web ...
Mar 03, 2017•43 min
Dallas VRARA Chapter President and Digital Strategist for Groove Jones , Gary Glass joins Kevin to talk about some of the latest things going on at Groove Jones and in the Dallas area as the chapter continues to move forward and grow. Gary also shares what led him to pursue a position with a VR/AR company along with some reasons why he is involved in an upcoming company called VrontRow and how they aim to provide a variety of different experiences in a variety of entertainment industries and mor...
Feb 23, 2017•30 min
Roman Kulikov from Moscow Russia joins the show to discuss such topics as human motion tracking for full immersion VR experiences. We also discuss his experience first attending and now teaching at the National Research University MPEI (Moscow Power Engineering Institute) in Moscow. Other topics include learning more about the VR/AR technology scene in Moscow along with the accelerator his company is a part of and what the Pokemon Go experience is like in his area. Another website that Roman sha...
Feb 17, 2017•29 min
Learn more about Studio Transcendent from co-founders Aaron Nicholson & John Dewar as they join Kevin on this episode of Everything VR & AR. We discuss one of Studio Transcendent's previous releases called Rapid Fire: Brief History of Flight along with another project they have worked on with AppliedVR called Guided Relaxation which Aaron & John talk a bit more about. Studio Transcendent also releases a very informative weekly newsletter sharing things going on in the industry which ...
Feb 10, 2017•39 min
Kevin is joined by Laura Hall who is the Atlanta Georgia Chapter President of the VR/AR Association and Daniel Sabio who is the Community Manager for TechSquare Labs , also based in Atlanta. TechSquare Labs held an event on January 28, 2017 called Singularity which was Atlanta's first live virtual reality concert . Laura & Daniel talk about how this event came to be, how it was received by those in attendance and ways to improve the experience for future events like this. For details about t...
Feb 02, 2017•29 min
Learn why Leigh Garland and Shaun Dunne started Studio Zero along with why they feel that WebVR is looking to be one of the more desirable segments of the industry to get into. Leigh also shares his thoughts from his experience with the Hololens along with what it was like attending a recent VR/AR Association meetup in London. We finish this episode with Leigh explaining just what is behind the name Toy Chicken. Connect with Leigh Garland and Studio Zero: Web - StudioZero.co Twitter - @StudioZer...
Jan 25, 2017•37 min
When the majority of people new to the VR & AR technologies think of video content they are most often introduced to regular 360 video content such as what you would find on YouTube or Facebook. Dirk Gombos, Co-Founder of 3D Evolution Productions , stops by to talk about some of the differences, and challenges, between regular 360 video and 3D 360 video. Dirk also goes into more detail about the importance of making sure video stitching is done right during post production so that it leaves ...
Jan 12, 2017•34 min
As the VR/AR/MR industry continues to grow and evolve, the ways that people learn to develop software for these experiences will take cues from other segments. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Amir Esmaeil-Bozorgzadeh about a global focused hackathon he has co-founded for the WebVR segment called Virtuleap which is based in Amsterdam. Learn more about what WebVR is, who the first organization is that is looking for a solution from this years Virtuleap and of course how you can get involved in ...
Jan 03, 2017•48 min
Magic Leap . Two words that make up the name of the company that many consider to be the unicorn of the virtual, augmented and mixed reality industry. To this date we have seen no real life demonstrations, but a number of short videos that can make your jaw drop as you watch whales leaping out of a gymnasium floor while numerous school children cheer or the destruction of enemy robot attackers inside a home office. Is this really what Magic Leap looks to unveil for the world when they do pull th...
Dec 28, 2016•1 hr 10 min
When you hear the name LlamaZOO , I imagine the first thing you think of has nothing to do with virtual or augmented reality of any kind. But in this case you would most definitely be wrong as the "Chief Llama", Charles Lavigne , joins Kevin on this weeks episode to discuss a variety of topics including where the name LlamaZOO came from, how people in the veterinary industry are benefiting from their EasyAnatomy software along with his background in video game development. If you, or anyone you ...
Dec 22, 2016•32 min
