Matt Boch of Harmonix and Rock Band VR
We all either personally, or know someone who has spent hours over the years playing the Rock Band franchise of video games rocking out to some of our favorite music, or learning about some news songs to fall in love with.
Guest Matt Boch of Harmonix joins Kevin to talk about the latest Rock Band experience that they are using to truly take you to center stage with their first VR offering simply called Rock Band VR.
Available soon on the Oculus Rift, Rock Band VR will use the upcoming Oculus Rift Touch controllers which attach to most existing Rock Band guitars to let you rock out to a set list of over 50 songs when it launches while looking out at that crowd in ways you've never been able to do so without physically being on stage.
We are really looking forward to this experience and would love to hear your thoughts on Rock Band VR so make sure to let us know what you think.
We all either personally, or know someone who has spent hours over the years playing the Rock Band franchise of video games rocking out to some of our favorite music, or learning about some news songs to fall in love with.
Guest Matt Boch of Harmonix joins Kevin to talk about the latest Rock Band experience that they are using to truly take you to center stage with their first VR offering simply called Rock Band VR.
Available soon on the Oculus Rift, Rock Band VR will use the upcoming Oculus Rift Touch controllers which attach to most existing Rock Band guitars to let you rock out to a set list of over 50 songs when it launches while looking out at that crowd in ways you've never been able to do so without physically being on stage.
We are really looking forward to this experience and would love to hear your thoughts on Rock Band VR so make sure to let us know what you think.
Harmonix and Rock Band on social media and the web:
- Web - HarmonixMusic.com
- Twitter - @RockBand
- Facebook - Facebook.com/RockBand
What is Kevin looking forward to? Part 1
Kevin felt it was time to change things up a little bit so here is a non interview episode filled with some upcoming software & hardware discussion that he is looking forward to in the not too distant future.
Also, Kevin shares some ideas for VR & AR experiences he would love to have in the future. Any of these sound interesting to you?
Kevin felt it was time to change things up a little bit so here is a non interview episode filled with some upcoming software & hardware discussion that he is looking forward to in the not too distant future.
Also, Kevin shares some ideas for VR & AR experiences he would love to have in the future. Any of these sound interesting to you?
Links to check out from this episode
Dennis Adamo of Spaceout.VR
If you enjoy music and also enjoy Virtual Reality, you will enjoy the app that is available from SpaceoutVR Inc. that you can download for free on iOS and Android devices.
On this episode, Kevin is joined by Dennis Adamo who is the Commercial Director and Chief Operating Officer at SpaceoutVR Inc.
Have a listen as Dennis explains the variety of VR experiences that you can experience on your Google Cardboard or any number of headsets including one that SpaceoutVR has specifically had created to get the most from their app.
If you enjoy music and also enjoy Virtual Reality, you will enjoy the app that is available from SpaceoutVR Inc. that you can download for free on iOS and Android devices.
On this episode, Kevin is joined by Dennis Adamo who is the Commercial Director and Chief Operating Officer at SpaceoutVR Inc.
Have a listen as Dennis explains the variety of VR experiences that you can experience on your Google Cardboard or any number of headsets including one that SpaceoutVR has specifically had created to get the most from their app.
Connect with SpaceoutVR
To keep up with SpaceoutVR and what they have coming up next, you can do so the following ways:
- Facebook - Facebook.com/spaceoutvr
- Twitter - @Spaceout_VR
- Web - SpaceoutVR.com
Elbert Perez of Doghead Simulations
With so much attention in the world of virtual and augmented reality focused on gaming and video content, there is a significant opportunity for developers to help bring productivity tools to the companies for a variety of uses.
Elbert Perez, co-founder of a company called Doghead Simulations, aims to help make collaborating with team members either locally or around the world much more functional with a solution called Rumii.
We talk about Rumii and also discuss the role Elbert played at HTC in helping bring the HTC Vive to market from their early prototype and much more.
With so much attention in the world of virtual and augmented reality focused on gaming and video content, there is a significant opportunity for developers to help bring productivity tools to the companies for a variety of uses.
Elbert Perez, co-founder of a company called Doghead Simulations, aims to help make collaborating with team members either locally or around the world much more functional with a solution called Rumii.
We talk about Rumii and also discuss the role Elbert played at HTC in helping bring the HTC Vive to market from their early prototype and much more.
Connect with Doghead Simulations and Elbert Perez
To keep up with Doghead Simulations and what they have coming up next, you can do so the following ways:
- Twitter - @DogheadSims
- Twitter - @Mechaghost
- Email - Elbert@dogheadsimulations.com
- Web - DogheadSimulations.com
David Anderman of JauntVR
When it comes to 360 degree video, it is hard to ignore the content that is available on the JauntVR application.
David Anderman, who is the Chief Business Officer at JauntVR, discusses how they continue to partner with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Paul McCartney, Major League Baseball and the National Football League to create, produce and distribute the 360 degree video you can find on their free Android & iOS application.
Since David spent 16 years at LucasFilm, we also discuss what it was like helping to secure the deal Disney made to acquire the company.
Also, make sure to listen for the story of what George Lucas first thoughts of David's move into VR were.
When it comes to 360 degree video, it is hard to ignore the content that is available on the JauntVR application.
David Anderman, who is the Chief Business Officer at JauntVR, discusses how they continue to partner with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Paul McCartney, Major League Baseball and the National Football League to create, produce and distribute the 360 degree video you can find on their free Android & iOS application.
Since David spent 16 years at LucasFilm, we also discuss what it was like helping to secure the deal Disney made to acquire the company.
Also, make sure to listen for the story of what George Lucas first thoughts of David's move into VR were.
Connect with JauntVR and David Anderman
To keep up with JauntVR and what they have coming up next, you can do so the following ways:
- Twitter - @JauntVR
- Facebook - Facebook.com/jauntvr
- Web - www.JauntVR.com
Dr. Julia Shaw and effects on reality perception
For many people, virtual and augmented reality technology is the only way they will get to experience different parts of the world or a variety of other activities.
But what sort of effect will these experiences leave on our perception of the reality around us?
Dr. Julia Shaw joins Kevin Harvell to discuss a variety of topics such as this and how other to better understand how our minds work in regards to memory retention and how it can sometimes lead people to believe something is real when in fact it is not.
We also discuss her book, The Memory Illusion: Remembering, Forgetting and the Science of False Memory.
For many people, virtual and augmented reality technology is the only way they will get to experience different parts of the world or a variety of other activities.
But what sort of effect will these experiences leave on our perception of the reality around us?
Dr. Julia Shaw joins Kevin Harvell to discuss a variety of topics such as this and how other to better understand how our minds work in regards to memory retention and how it can sometimes lead people to believe something is real when in fact it is not.
We also discuss her book, The Memory Illusion: Remembering, Forgetting and the Science of False Memory.
You can purchase this book on Amazon via the following links:
Connect with Dr. Julia Shaw
To connect with Dr. Shaw and learn more about her studies and speaking engagements, you can do so the following ways:
- Twitter - @DrJuliaShaw
- Web - www.DrJuliaShaw.com
Kris Kolodziej of New York VR/AR Association chapter
As the VR/AR Association continues to expand around the world and grow with new members excited at the future of virtual & augmented reality. On this episode we feature Kris Kolodziej, better known as Kris Kolo, who is the New York chapter president of the VR/AR Association who has quite a bit of experience in the space.
Kris shares some of his background, memorable experiences with his time using virtual & augmented reality devices and also shares some information regarding some upcoming events happening in New York.
As the VR/AR Association continues to expand around the world and grow with new members excited at the future of virtual & augmented reality. On this episode we feature Kris Kolodziej, better known as Kris Kolo, who is the New York chapter president of the VR/AR Association who has quite a bit of experience in the space.
Kris shares some of his background, memorable experiences with his time using virtual & augmented reality devices and also shares some information regarding some upcoming events happening in New York.
There is also a possibility that the host of Everything VR & AR, Kevin Harvell, will be in New York at one of the upcoming chapter events recording some live interviews. So if you are in the New York area, make sure to put the following dates on your calendars:
Connect with Kris Kolo and the NYC Chapter
To connect with Kris and get connected and involved with the New York City Chapter of the VR/AR Association, you can do so the following ways:
- Email - kris@thevrara.com
- Web - www.thevrara.com/nyc-chapter
Chris Bobotis of Mettle
On this episode of Everything VR & AR, Kevin is joined by Chris Bobotis who is the Creative Director and a Founding Partner of a company called Mettle which creates a number of fantastic plug-ins for Adobe Premiere and After Effects that will help you edit 360 degree video.
Also, do not forget that Mettle offers the Skybox VR Player which is a free player you can use with the Occulus Rift & HTC Vive headsets and connects directly with your Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro installs.
On this episode of Everything VR & AR, Kevin is joined by Chris Bobotis who is the Creative Director and a Founding Partner of a company called Mettle which creates a number of fantastic plug-ins for Adobe Premiere and After Effects that will help you edit 360 degree video.
Also, do not forget that Mettle offers the Skybox VR Player which is a free player you can use with the Occulus Rift & HTC Vive headsets and connects directly with your Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro installs.
Connect with Chris and Mettle
To connect with Mettle and learn more about their software, see what others have done with it and to download a demo to try it out, make sure to do so at:
- Web - www.Mettle.com
New Twitter account!
Just a heads up that we have created a Twitter account for Everything VR & AR that we would love for you to follow and interact with.
That handle is: @EverythingVRAR
We hope that you will follow it and share your feedback about the show with us and help us all learn more about these great new technologies!