Tom Emrich, Director of Product AR Platforms at Niantic
This week the VRARA podcast team welcomes back Tom Emrich. Tom is Director of Product, AR Platforms at Niantic. Tom leads product strategy and development of Niantic’s Lightship Unity SDK (ARDK), WebAR platform (8th Wall), and AR Ads. Come listen as we catch up with Tom and discuss the advancements Niantic continues to bring to the AR development space.
This week the VRARA podcast team welcomes back Tom Emrich. Tom is Director of Product, AR Platforms at Niantic. Tom leads product strategy and development of Niantic’s Lightship Unity SDK (ARDK), WebAR platform (8th Wall), and AR Ads. Come listen as we catch up with Tom and discuss the advancements Niantic continues to bring to the AR development space.
Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/tom-emrich-niantic
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The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.
Tony Liao, University of Houston
This week we are joined by Dr. Tony Liao, director of the new CougAR lab at the University of Houston (www.uhcougARlab.com). Dr. Liao has taken over as the program coordinator for the Digital Media program at UH, introducing brand new AR/VR courses to the UH curriculum, and expanding the program toward what he believes is the future of Digital Media.
This week we are joined by Dr. Tony Liao, director of the new CougAR lab at the University of Houston (www.uhcougARlab.com). Dr. Liao has taken over as the program coordinator for the Digital Media program at UH, introducing brand new AR/VR courses to the UH curriculum, and expanding the program toward what he believes is the future of Digital Media.
Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/tony-liao-CougAR
Check out these links if you want to dig deeper after listening to the episode.
VR and Children: Could the Virtual Dinosaur See You: https://jvwr-ojs-utexas.tdl.org/jvwr/index.php/jvwr/article/view/7361
AR Crime Information and Perception of Space: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2050157919899696
Mapping 10 Years of Promises and Futures in the AR Industry https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1461444820924623
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The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.
Damir First, CCO & Co-Founder of Matterless Studios
This week we are so excited to be joined by Damir First. Damir is the Co-Founder and CCO of Matterless Studios, a cutting-edge startup that is pioneering the field of augmented reality gaming. Listen as we talk through the ways AR and immersive technology can help to pave the way for more meaningful and unique shared experiences.
This week we are so excited to be joined by Damir First. Damir is the Co-Founder and CCO of Matterless Studios, a cutting-edge startup that is pioneering the field of augmented reality gaming. Listen as we talk through the ways AR and immersive technology can help to pave the way for more meaningful and unique shared experiences.
Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/damir-first-matterless
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The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.
Brandon Bogajewicz, Founder of Vinyl Moon
For the second episode of this week’s double feature, we are lucky to have Brandon Bogajewicz join us. Brandon is the founder of Vinyl Moon, a subscription based vinyl record service that recently debuted unique AR-enabled artwork by visual artist Tyler Weitz. Listen in as we talk about the intersection of these two unique mediums of engagement and learn more about Brandon’s involvement in the VR/AR community.
For the second episode of this week’s double feature, we are lucky to have Brandon Bogajewicz join us. Brandon is the founder of Vinyl Moon, a subscription based vinyl record service that debuted unique AR-enabled artwork by visual artist Tyler Weitz. Listen in as we talk about the intersection of these two unique mediums of engagement and learn more about Brandon’s involvement in the VR/AR community.
Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/brandon-vinyl-moon
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Volume 083 (With the AR artwork)
Product: https://vinylmoon.co/products/vol-083-lost-sound
Showcase video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj9a_7mr69e/
Digital album experiences (AR component can be viewed on mobile via "View in your space" button)
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The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.
Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins, Authors of Metaversed: See beyond the Hype
"Metaversed: See beyond the Hype", is a joint project by authors Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins. Serving as a no-nonsense business guide to responsibly approaching the metaverse, the book offers an exploration and “insightful discussion and analysis of the next, rapidly approaching technological revolution.” Listen in as we discuss how it came to be and more with Samantha and Luís.
"Metaversed: See beyond the Hype", is a joint project by authors Samantha Wolfe & Luís Bravo Martins. Serving as a no-nonsense business guide to responsibly approaching the metaverse, the book offers an exploration and “insightful discussion and analysis of the next, rapidly approaching technological revolution.” Listen in as we discuss how it came to be and more with Samantha and Luís.
Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/metaversed-samantha-luis
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Visit the VR/AR Association at www.TheVRARA.com for more information about how you can get involved with this worldwide organization to help gain exposure and share ideas and best practices with other experts in the industry.
The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.
2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 3
The VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is the final episode of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.
The VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is the final episode of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.
Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/immerse-global-summit-2022-part3
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Monica Ares
Neil Redding
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The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.
2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 2
To start the new year, the VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is part two of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.
To start the new year, the VR/AR Association podcast continues its Immersed Global Summit Recap Series. This week’s episode is part two of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December last year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.
Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/immerse-global-summit-2022-part2
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Fraser Bowie
David Kleiner
CNN International (fast forward to MSFT & Toyota at the 18 min mark) https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/11/02/inventing-tomorrow-web3-technology-future-spc.cnn
MSFT Innovation blog https://news.microsoft.com/innovation-stories/hololens-2-industrial-metaverse/
Celeste Lear
Christopher Phillips
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The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.
2022 Immerse Global Summit Recap Part 1
Leading into the New Year, the VR/AR Association podcast has some special episodes lined up. This week’s episode is part one of our reap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December this year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.
Leading into the New Year, the VR/AR Association podcast has some special episodes lined up. This week’s episode is part one of our recap of the amazing talent and individuals at the Immerse Global Summit in Miami, Florida at the beginning of December this year. Our guests span a wide range of professionals in the VR/AR space, each sharing with us a small window into their industry knowledge and experience.
Listen Here: http://thevrara.com/podcast-posts/immerse-global-summit-2022-part1
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Nathan Pettyjohn
Casey Jensen
Oscar Cartagena
ACHEX (Chilean Association of Immersive Experiences) - https://achex.org
XRSUR - https://xrsur.cl
Pearly Chen
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The Everything VR/AR Podcast is produced & sponsored by the DC Chapter of VRARA, in conjunction with Brightline Interactive.