Have a VR y Merry X-Mas 2017. How Virtual Reality will connect your family this holiday season

by Zen @ ThisIsMeInVR.com

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This holiday season will be like no other before it. With Virtual Reality devices and 360 cameras now nearly everywhere. Someone at your family get-together will have either one, or the other. This is what you should expect to Learn, See and Do during these upcoming holidays. There are three paths available , and chances are quite high that you will experience all three. Have fun

Console /PC VR path

1. You will try out a complete VR rig, most likely room scale. (which means you can move about) It will either be Playstation VR, Oculus Rift or HTC vive. You will be guided to either sit in a swivel chair or stand in an open space. You will wear a VR headset, you may have controllers. It will be awesome.
2. You will play a few games, maybe watch a few short 360 videos and the experiences will be pleasant if you request to not try the ones with lots of fast motion and movement. (those will get a bit nauseated, so keep these to a minimum) I also recommend you ask your “VR Guide” not to frighten you in any way, or expose you to “fear based” content (as a first experience.) Don’t worry, there’s plenty of other stuff to try. try one of my 360 videos.
3. Your Mind will be BLOWN with the potential applications of this amazing technology. You will start to see how it is about to impact our society, this amazing new tool can alter and improve how people learn, how we communicate and travel over distances, or even how we surf the internet. It will affect your business, it will connect with everything. Incredible.

360 camera path

1. You will be shown a weird camera that captures in all directions. It may be a ball shaped object or have multiple cameras attached together. Like a “black hole of all light” it photographs an entire region (the size of a room ) and makes interesting 360 content. If you record 360 video (some devices also do LIVE streaming) you now have a format that you can “enter into” using Virtual Reality devices. WOW tell everyone. It’s a more passive VR experience, you cant move around too much (but there is gaze and teleporting navigation options)
2. Someone will Take a 360 photograph of the entire family, most likely with everyone all AROUND the camera. Go with it, it’l be fun. Later on, if a VR device is present. you will be able to see what that content is like. You can “enter that image”, BECOME the camera and can suddenly be with your family in VR. Once you have a VR device of your own, those first images will be treasured forever as moments in time you can “re-visit”. You will discuss the positive and negative possibilities and security risks of such a technology.
3. If 360 video recording or Live streaming is taking place then you are in for a treat. Presents are being opened , meals and conversations are being shared and those memories will be forever retrievable and viewable in VR devices. Someday your kids will “revisit” their childhood moments. With live streaming, you can be “present” with your family from anywhere in the world. Ya I know, that’s astounding!

Mobile device path

1. You will learn how to use your Own mobile device to watch 360 videos, like these two : Animal or Travel Experience (mine). Then learn how to view that content in a cardboard VR viewer or Mobile VR device. Yes, its’ true, the mobile device you carry around does both 360 capture and VR viewing.
2. You will install VR apps and probably 360 video player (YouTube) have many incredible experiences. (cardboard is a low level experience, but for 10$ its worth it) Gear VR is a good Step up. both also offers early Augmented reality abilities you can try out.

-bonus activities for non-apple users (at the moment)

1. You will probably install vTime and have a 360 or VR conversation (like a video conference call) with other People Elsewhere in the world.
2. You may also try AltSpace and interact (move about) in a Virtual Environment with family members or other people elsewhere in the world.

Unknown at the time of writing this,

1. Will Daydream VR be in the marketplace? Will it work for iPhones?
2. Will Facebook’s VR social app be released and on all platforms? Which ones?
3. Will PlayStation Pro offer improved abilities to the VR experience?
4. Will haptic feedback devices be more common by Xmas?
5. Will internet Providers be ready for the surge in use?
6. Where is all this technology headed?

Here are 10 more must-read articles about VR

Black Friday 2016 PlayStation 4 / Pro & VR. — What you need to know about Virtual Reality

by Zen @ ThisIsMeInVR.com

First of all, in case you didn’t know it yet. Breaking News: VR is ACTUALLY Here. This year (2016) Virtual Reality devices will be the most in-demand item at Black Friday , Cyber Monday and Christmas as these devices may end up on EVERYONE’s list. The CGI Video games are awesome but there is plenty of non-gaming content for everybody. Just being in a VR environment will be enough to blow your mind! Communication, and access to 360 videos is only the beginning (in case you don’t know, life capture in 360 is also a really BIG deal, being able to relive life moments using VR equipment? Sounds Crazy right? It’s not. It’s Reality… well sort of.

Sony PlayStation VR is about to BLOW UP the Tech market! The demand for PlayStation 4 PlayStation Pro & PSVR this upcoming Black Friday 2016, right through to the end of the year will be insane. If you are buying gifts for this year, for anyone with a pulse but no VR device yet, I would get on that right away, quantities are SEVERELY limited.

Find out what they want to use it for. and how they want to access it. VR is avail for PC, Mobile or Console. Prices range from 15–1500$ You can buy a high end unit for Computer or PlayStation Console, a mid range unit for mobile devices (android only) or even a Google Cardboard VR stocking stuffer (works for 95% mobile devices) But you should get them something for sure. Why? because this holiday season you will be Communicating with each other in VR. Seriously, it will be a VRy Merry XMAS 2017. Be sure to get lots of Google Cardboards as stocking stuffers.

There are some minor risks, (it’s not for children), please use common sense and caution. Please clear a space for gameplay, avoid fireplaces, sharp objects. when possible sit in a swivel chair for the experience and ask to not be subjected to scary experiences or anything with too much motion. (simulations with G-force like movements)

If you enjoyed this or found it helpful, please share it, join this facebook group, add me on Twitter to follow me, and check out our This Is Me In VR-360 videos on VRideo (a PSVR video app)…. another Top ten VR articles on this incredible technology.

Virtual reality devices may be used to measure and modify Gene Expression!

A Virtual Reality company located in Victoria BC Canada, ThisIsMeInVR,specializes in finding innovative new uses for the latest technologies. They combine Virtual Reality, 360 Motion capture cameras and BioSynth genetic technologies to advance their research on Tech and Biology.

They’ve done some remarkable things already, such as turning a webpage into a virtual world that you can Teleport around in,( this innovation has the potential to redefine how people surf the internet)and creating some unique 360 VR experiences such as being licked by a 60ft tall puppy, or being shrunken down to miniature size

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These experiences that can be found on their web Portal or YouTube Channel with over 250 videos filmed in 360 format for viewing in VR devices. (click here if that’s new info to you to you)

Frankly, the best is yet to come.

BIOHACKING

Through a collaborative 5 year research project, on Environmental Immersion, a book has been completed and is now being produced as an amateur virtual reality tv (360vr) series on YouTube called Spheres of Influence.) During this process, they’ve figured out how use 360VR technology as a tool to measure and perhaps even modify gene expression. (this effect is known as epigenetic modification, and now combined with vr may evolve into yet another field : Percepigenetics or or SynthBioTech )

With funding and more research headed in this area, together as a species, we are about to take the next step in human evolution. Giving humanity yet another tool to modify our own adaptation to this rapidly changing world.

When funded ThisIsMeInVR will use rapid genetic testing and 360VR technology to map the DNA methylation process by which methyl groups are added to DNA by perceived environmental triggers. This is similar to the mapping of the human genome, but instead they hope to map the epigenetic effects of environmental influence.

“Virtual reality being used as a tool to suppress or activate Genes within the human body. That’s like Crispr gene modification, without the splicing!” — random person

Another benefit of this project is that it would also help to develop an understanding of the unintended consequences of Virtual reality immersion on the human body. Psychological and physiological preventative measures can start to be developed to minimize risks. In this brave new world.

This Is Me In VR is working on developing a framework for measuring these effects and making that database available to biologists and developers to enable the modification of genetic expression by choice, and provide safe and low risk Virtual Reality experiences.

for more info on epigenetic influence please read

Epigenetics - how the environment influences our genes
The science behind a rapid paradigm shift When the first human genome was decoded, popular thinking went: "If we know…www.lindau-nobel.org

Why PlayStation VR is about to blow the VR market WIDE OPEN.

If you haven’t been keeping track there’s been lots of BREAKING TECH NEWS. One of which is that PlayStation VR is here. It’s cheaper than it’s competitors and it runs on PlayStation 4 (and there are a lot of them out there) but that’s not the only reason they are going to BLOW the VR market wide open.

What they’ve done is enable their VR viewers to work on other devices. That means you can plug the VR goggles into XBox, wii, PC or dvd players and access regular content in VR. Sure there’s some glitches and tweaks required to get it right. (and cinematic mode should be a 360 video theater etc…) all of that and more is arriving daily as word spreads about GLSM and Web VR.

The key feature here is cross platform compatibility. Sony is ALREADY working on allowing PS4VR to access mobile device games. That’s right you heard me, PlayStation goggles may soon function with your mobile device. Allowing your PSVR goggles to be the device of choice to access your (mobile) VR games and apps.

Relationships are key for businesses in the VR marketplace. YouTube has the 360 video content that can really drive adoption forward, vTime , AltSpace (and soon Facebook) will have the social spaces apps, Samsung , Ricoh ,GoPro and Nikon have great capture devices that would bee a boon as additional peripherals (for live feeds). As soon as PlayStation VR has access to even some of these…. BOOM!

Black Friday and Xmas 2016 will see a huge surge in VR sales. This Xmas Holiday season You should expect to Everyone to get a chance to Experience a Virtual Reality Demo by a family member. Have a VRy Merry Xmas 2016.

Are internet providers ready for the surge that PSVR will bring? Read about it here. If you want to see where this amazing Technology is ultimately headed, Read this. If you use Facebook join this group.

Be sure to be sure to install the VRideo app on your PSVR and watch our This Is Me In VR -360 video collection.

Watch this DEMO OF SPORTS BAR VR ON PSVRPRO LIVE STREAMING

It may be Virtual, but the risks are reality

by JM & TC @ ThisIsMeInVR.com

Entering into digital environments using virtual reality viewers can be an intense, emotional experience. Technology has progressed so rapidly that near-complete immersion can be achieved. Many of our senses can now be “hijacked” sufficiently enough to fool the mind into believing the reality that we are presented with. V.R. programs are designed to do just that, to enhance the immersiveness of the experience via vivid visual graphics, surround audio, and haptic feedback. Despite the many opportunities these innovations may bring, such immersive technology is not without its own set of concerns.

People are embracing Virtual Reality experiences like swimming with sharks, riding roller coasters, and skydiving because they are convinced that Virtual Reality is a way of experiencing those things risk free. Skydiving without having to risk the hard landing, swimming with sharks without the risks of being eaten or drowning etc. It’s the thrill without the threat. In real life, costs, travel, and safety are factors that limit how frequently these experiences can be had and who has access to them. These limitations no longer apply in VR. Age restrictions and star ratings for VR experiences and games do not consider these factors. Nor do they consider that when real life restrictions (such as height and weight on a roller coaster) become irrelevant, safety concerns should not be ignored. At the moment, seemingly, the only concerns being addressed before entering a virtual reality world (via VR goggles) is to establish a clear area so that participants can move around freely without knocking anything or anyone over (ex, HTC Vive). These are the only basic measures taken to protect you from accidental harm. We should also be taking steps to protect the mind from harm.

As a certified clinical Hypnotherapist I, (TC) have noticed important similarities between a person’s virtual experience and their experience during a hypnotherapy session. In a hypnotherapy session the client’s imagination is used to create an immersive experience that is ultimately facilitated by a trained professional. Hypnotherapy is effective because it uses guided visualizations and directed meditation to help an individual reach a goal, or overcome fears, anxieties, or trauma. Before beginning any “intervention” in a session, a hypnotherapist creates a safe and comfortable physical, mental and emotional environment for the client. Reminding them that they are in control, that they can accept or decline suggestions provided, and they can establish distance in the session at any time if they feel the need to do so. These similarities brought me to consider how virtual reality is a vivid simulation that is comparable to our imagination, and that V.R. may benefit from existing methods for creating safe mental and emotional environments. Emotional states should be considered of paramount importance when it comes to virtual reality, as intense experiences can have lasting impacts on consumer adoption.

As when working with a client in a hypnotherapy session, first experiences, particularly for children, should include simple audio scripts to introduce the experience. These scripts can also serve as a preparatory measure instilling some safe-guards as well as suggesting a “safety-bubble” to help users filter out moments that may be particularly upsetting. For example, reminding users that this is a virtual experience as opposed to a real one is necessary because there is a part of you (your subconscious) that may believe it to be true unless these precautions are taken. It is also helpful to provide instructions as to what they can do if the experience becomes more intense than what they are comfortable with, so that they can smoothly exit the experience. Recommended, is an Exit script which slowly brings the individual out of the Virtual Experience and debriefs them on what just took place. This may prevent issues that may arise with long term use of this fantastically powerful technology.

Sample scripts for a safe Virtual Experience

For entering the virtual experience: “Welcome to virtual reality. If you move your head around in all directions you will notice this virtual environment is all around you; however real it may seem, keep in mind that you are in fact in a safe space (for example in your living room, or office). You cannot be harmed through this experience and at any time you can exit this environment by closing your eyes or removing the goggles.”

To exit the virtual experience: “I hope…you enjoyed this virtual experience. Give yourself a moment or two to take a few deep breaths in and out as you will shortly be removing the goggles, and as you do so I recommend tapping or touching the chair that you are on and just slowly getting yourself re-acquainted with your real life environment, and other people who may be present. “

Transitions: As you may have noticed the above sample scripts emphasizevirtual, as opposed to real. They also add a level of “padding” and preparation so that entering and exiting virtual reality isn’t a shock in any way to the individual. Abrupt changes in the experience can be shocking and contribute to potential trauma or discomfort. Foreshadowing an event like teleporting and using slow transitions between experiences is ideal, this process is also known as acclimatization, a way of preparing the mind for what is to come to reduce shock. Even the specific “wording” of the sentences is quite important in assisting cognitive transitions, as the programming of the mind is done through language. The fields of N.L.P. and hypnotherapy emphasize language-based tools that can be used effectively in this regard.

Until we know the ramifications and unintended consequences of VR technology, such as the Epigenetic effects, any and all precautions should be taken. Entrance and Exits should be built-in for all VR experiences, especially those designed for children. Currently, the rating system is designed for reducing nausea not long term emotional effects and there are few introductory or debriefing scripts integrated into VR experiences to reduce stress or prevent trauma. If society is going to adopt VR technology, they need to enjoy it and it needs to be safe. They need to know, on some level (subconsciously) that it won’t cause long term harm. It can take only one intensely unpleasant experience to form a powerful negative (conditioned) response. The people doing Virtual Reality demonstrations should be aware this. It is their responsibility to manage these risks. Individuals in this industry are typically specialists in technology, software development, and computer engineering. It would be beneficial if morecounselling psychologists andtherapists were involved, particularly those trained in hypnosis, an area that specializes in the inner workings of the subconscious mind.

The advances of this technology are so rapid that we can expect that soon VR devices will have sensors that monitor brain wave activity, heart rate, and cortisol levels in the blood in order to monitor a user’s stress levels. Perhaps, a built in safety feature that automatically, or on demand, (and slowly) shuts the system off when critical thresholds are reached (for example the warning that already takes place with head phones and dangerously high volume levels). Until then, it is our social responsibility to apply rudimentary preventative measures based on existing knowledge such as the effects of stress on our body and long-term health or our understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD being a state that can occur from repeated or prolonged exposure to a perceived life threatening situation. Currently, VR has been looked at as a treatment for PTSD, but with VR becoming more immersive it is necessary that we take precautions to prevent it from causing PTSD.

This is new and exciting technology. It has the potential to alter the way we interact with, and share experiences in, our world; yet it also has the potential to harm us in ways we do not yet understand. Let’s apply reasonable caution, and ensure it enhances our quality of life rather than endangering it. Virtual Reality can help improve education, therapy, and medicine, but it must be done correctly and with care, or the implications could be devastating despite our good intentions.

T. L. Caruso (TLC). RcH, B.A. Linguistics.

J.M. Communications and Innovation specialist

Both researchers and Writers of subconscious influence, perception, immersion and virtual reality. Both are 360 video Content Creators for www.ThisIsMeInVR.com

References:

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. (2014, September 18). How stress tears us apart: Enzyme attacks synaptic molecule, leading to cognitive impairment.ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 9, 2016 fromhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140918091418.htm

The Future is calling, will you answer?

Virtual Reality devices are awesome and 360 cameras are cool. Did you know that when Combined, they create 360VR? It’s a new media platform.

Remember back when companies were just starting to get webpages? Now they are just starting to get 360 content that can be viewed in VR devices. Its a whole new world. Pioneering early adopters are creating promotional videos, apps and even modifying websites to be Navigable gyroscopically in 360 or from within VR.

Is your company late to the party? Probably.

Did you know you can capture your business location with 360 capture equipment for low cost, and that people around the world can enter it and look around in Virtual Reality. (Its like google street view but for indoors, and it’s video) An incredible way for you to show potential customers what your products or services are like, what’s on the menu, who your staff is, or how nice your accommodations are. Why haven’t you done this yet? Will you wait until everyone else has done it first?

There are a handful of companies offering 360 capture services (like mine) , these people are trying to help you catch up to this latest development. Ignore the urge to resist, take the plunge. Bring your company into the VR market and join the party. (metaverse)

Go try out some 360 videos, and see how it applies to your business. If you can’t figure it out, just ask

Zen

www.ThisIsMeInVR.com

360 video kills privacy & creates serious security risks.

Your Business and privacy are at risk, but there are steps that can be taken.

With the latest Camera technology (known as 360 camera filmography), you can record or live stream, a moment of time , a wedding, a concert, a sporting event, your baby’s first step, a secure location or even a job site. Anything. Then using Virtual Reality devices (using your PC or mobile cell phone and GearVR or cardboard V.R (5–100$) you can relive that moment again, or be there LIVE (digitally).

You see, when you put on the VR viewers you become the camera that was recording or streaming and can be “present” in that location. This is world changing news, if any of this is new information to you, you’re way behind in technology innovation news and should watch the tutorials at www.ThisIsMeInVR.com

So, with that knowledge in mind, some questions about security and privacy invariably pop up.

(To Access the 360 video links in your PC or mobile device and be sure to set the resolution to highest. They are best viewed through YouTube so if needed, click the three dots at the top right and “Open in YouTube app”. To truly enjoy them to their fullest, I suggest sitting in a swivel chair so you can rotate around and look at everything.) OR alternately use the Enabler app OR a VR web browser such as : Samsung VR net browser to accesss YouTube videos on your GearVR.

For job site or security cameras the upgrade allows TelePresence monitoring, Employers can check in on their staff in restaurants, construction sites etc which is a fantastic safety tool, but when used by unknown persons in your private areas they can pose a potentially security breach. Perhaps some locations should ban the use of 360 cameras. Banks, Government institutions, museums, theaters, military bases, and casinos until more research is completed on the implications of virtual presence in private locations.

Private casino capture (security test)

On the other hand with the technology becoming mainstream, 360 captures will start taking place everywhere, in public spaces, and due to the nature of the spherical capture, few people are aware they are being recorded. The all encompassing nature of these devices means that there will be less and less areas to hide if you wish to remain out of photographs. Facial recognition technology, when combined with 360 capture may eliminate the last vestige of anonymity in public areas. Perhaps until consumer awareness is developed, those capturing with 360 cameras should carry a sign stating ( you are being recorded) so as to not infringe on peoples right to knowing when theyre actions are being documented.

Public capture of 360

Technological developments are accelerating, they bring great promise to improve our lives in many ways, but they are not without risks and dangers. Personally I love 360VR tech, I just think we shouldn’t blindly embrace it without considering the possible negative ramifications. It may be time to discuss these Before the issues begin to arise. At the very least consider covering up 360 and VR cameras (or sensors) when not in use.

for more risk Research visit: Facebook Risks-and-Benefits-of-Virtual-Reality-AR

Zen @ ThisIsMeInVR.com

VR ; Putting doctors INTO people with micro 360 cameras.

by Zen @ ThisIsMeInVR.com

Everyone who experiences Virtual Reality sees that it is a “game changer”. They quickly understand that it will revolutionize the world in countless ways. Travel, Tele-Communication , Entertainment, Education, Therapy, Gamingand so on.

One of things I’m suddenly most excited about is the how it will be applied to the field of medicine. Doctors use VR to perform remote surgery from across the world with robotics. Med Students can study and practice procedures over and over in simulations using Virtual Reality. I’ve even written about how VR may be used for epigenetic manipulation. The future is looking bright.

What piqued my interest enough to want to write about it was that I recently had an amazing CGI Virtual Reality experience where I was in a womb with a growing baby. It was a video on VRideo (avail on GearVR, PSVR, Oculus and VIVE etc…)

It got me thinking… There’s another VR technology on the horizon, 360 photography/ videography. The act of capturing environments in full 360 pano for the purpose of viewing in Virtual Reality goggles. This offers viewers a unique glimpse into another world , as the camera position relative to ground the viewer determines the scale. ( filmed at 7 ft, you are tall, filmed at 6 inches high you are a miniature).

Technology is so amazing that placing a 360 camera (and light source) internally into a human being is now possible. Putting Doctors and FACE TO “FACE” with internal organs! This will offer doctors a whole new way to view internal workings “first hand”. (in these situations, relative scale is governed by the camera size.)

What to expect….. well , one day very soon. (hopefully after some testing and research.) You may be required to undergo a procedure where a camera is placed into you. (endoscopy) On that day, your doctor may be wearing a VR device and be describing what he sees from “inside you”. My suggestion? Ask to take a look yourself, and see yourself from the inside.

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Running a 360VR company is fun but slow if you aren’t developing a game.

by : Zen www.ThisIsMeInVR.com

I’ve been the VR industry for nearly 5 years. (the video industry for 15) I’ve been writing about, and researching immersion for 5yrs and have been focused on 360 content creation for the last 11 months. My company This Is Me in VR has over 250 experiences you can view in VR devices (some with navigation), we also have several app prototypes and innovations like our site BETA that may change how you surf the internet (through a Metaverse Portal for VR). Very cool stuff.

It takes passion, persistence and endurance to make it. Research and Development funds are starting to trickle into the VR industry. Current estimates of VR markets are consistently under-reported and underestimated. (with most going to games and not “other uses” like ours) This will change soon but will take some time.

Be passionate about the latest technologies but patient enough to wait (while explaining the technology and converting non-believers) . . Grow your business and patiently wait for the news media to tell the world the Breaking News.

Now, for those of you who grasp the implications of what VR and 360vr will do to our society. If you love experimenting with the technology, doing demos and chasing capital, this is a golden age, I personally love the challenge.

Good luck, have fun.

The video/web setting that’s changing Everything. GLSM aka WebVR

GLSM. Gyroscopic Landscape Split-screen Mode. or “WebVR” Do you know what that is? If you do, then you’re probably not reading this (because you’re out telling everyone), if you don’t, then read on and I’ll explain it to you as best I can in Txt.

360 cameras are devices that record in every direction, like some sort of photonic black hole they capture light from every angle to a single point. Typically placed on a tripod at the center of an activity or scenic location, when you watch this type of video on your PC you can click and drag the screen to rotate your viewing angle. Very cool.

When you watch this type of 360 video on a device that has gyroscopes, like a mobile phone (it measures your movements), you can rotate around and look everywhere as if your device becomes a magic window. Also very cool. I suggest sitting in a swivel chair to try this. (some apps also work like this try Vtime)

Here’s the important part ; LANDSCAPE, SPLIT SCREEN MODE. A new feature popping up in apps and videos everywhere. For example. In YouTube, it’s a mask symbol on the bottom right corner of every 360 video. in Facebook its an oculus symbol on the top left corner of both video AND images, on other sites it may simply be the letters VR. Here’s what it means: If you watch that 360 video on a gyroscopic enabled device (aka ipad or mobile phone) and hit that button while in Landscape mode, it will Split the Screen into two,( two screens, for two eye ). That’s where something magical happens. You can now watch that video or any 360 GLSM Website in Virtual Reality devices or I should say “Enter” because its really immersive. This is the trick for watching VR content on Google Cardboard, Samsung GearVR and all the other VR devices (in some way shape or form). ( it’s also the future of web navigation)

Hold onto your goggles, cause there’s more, much more. GLSM is not simply for converting 360 videos into Virtual reality experiences, (as if that wasnt enough) it’s about to do something way, way cooler. It will help create our Augmented world. Let me explain.

Have you seen Filters? It’s when an app recognizes faces and superimposes an animation over top. To try it, you open up a filter app on your mobile device, such as Snapchat or Msqrd. and choose a filter and move your device around, when the software finds a face it Augments it. Notice how it functions gyroscopically (though technically its simple video streaming) now, imagine using your device in Landscape mode with the Split-Screen function enabled, similarly to a 360 video. You could then put your device in Google Cardboard or GearVR and suddenly your VR device, becomes an AR device. Thanks to facial recognition and the pass through camera you can now have Puppy faces on everyone.

When people realize the full potential of this simple trick, the VR and AR markets will explode!. Already there are apps to filter the world into art or black and white (scopic) and augmented glasses for correcting vision issues like color blindness. Imagine Pokemon Go with this feature, players could wear goggles when chasing pokemon in parks. Museums could use QR codes used as markers to make their exhibits come to life. Logos on packages can come to life. The future of advertising is about to get weird.

watch this video to see the big picture.

Now, I can’t explain to you why YouTube (aka Google) didn’t tell the worldabout this new technological innovation. (It would be quite easy for them to do.) Maybe someone should suggest this too them. ;-)

Google Daydream is awesome and enables access to content using GLSM, I just hope they continue to innovate rapidly. WebVR is becoming the standard for VR access and as more companies embrace it the easier we can move forward.

Anyway, I’m off to capture some more awesome 360 video content for you to view in VR. Be sure to follow my YouTube channel for more news, innovations and experiences.

Zen

ThisIsMeInVR.com

360V.R. Video lets you relive life’s best moments. Go Tell Everybody!

As a lover of all things Video and Technology based, I couldn’t help but dive right into the world of 360 once i learned that you could watch the content in Virtual Reality Devices. That’s right. If that’s news to you, you’re way behind in technology innovation news and should watch the tutorials at www.ThisIsMeInVR.com

Basically, using the latest Camera technology (known as 360 camera filmography), you can record a moment of time , a wedding, a concert, a sporting event, your baby’s first step. Anything. Then using Virtual Reality devices (using your PC or mobile cell phone and GearVR or cardboard V.R (5–100$) you can relive that moment again. When you put on the VR viewers you become the camera, that was recording, and can be “present” , in that moment again. This is world changing news, yet nobody seems to know about this yet.

So, with that knowledge in mind, I went on a trip of a lifetime across Canada, telling everyone who would listen and recording lots of travels and adventures that you can “experience” yourself in either 360 gyroscopic motion or in V.R. viewers My hope is that the following videos might help spread the knowledge of this amazing technological development.

Access the 360 video links in your PC or mobile device and be sure to set the resolution to highest. They are best viewed through YouTube so if needed, click the three dots at the top right and “Open in YouTube app”. To truly enjoy them to their fullest, I suggest sitting in a swivel chair so you can rotate around and look at everything.

For Gear VR users, you can access them best through this Facebook link, (click top left icon in the videos), OR alternately use the Enabler app OR a VR web browser such as : samsung VR net browser to accesss YouTube videos on your GearVR.

I Visited Tofino, Vancouver, Hope,Whistler , Harrison Hot Springs, Golden , Kelowna , Nakusp, Revelstoke BC, Banff, Lake Louise , Jasper, Calgary, Canmore, Edmonton Alberta, Regina Sask, Niagara Falls, Ottawa and Montreal Qc, Edmunston NB, and Oak Island Nova Scotia, Peggys cove here is an awesome video compilation

To capture all those great places I Drove 7500 kms, Crossing Canada Twice, across BC4 times and I saw bears, moose, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, whales, otters, jellyfish, harbour porpoises, salmon . I also fed wild seals, you gotta see. Here is a compilation video of animal experiences. (fun warning, you will get licked by a 60ft tall puppy)

Adventures including: Mountain Pipe Coaster, Quad-ding, Stanley park Aquarium, Zip-lining, West Edmonton Mall, Heli-Tour, Hot springs, Whale watching, Boating, Summit hiking, gondola rides, Treasure hunting, Camping, storm chasing and way more

all of these experiences can be accessed by clicking on them or can be found on my growing YouTube 360VR Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisIsMe360vr Nearly 300 videos and growing! (Please subscribe and share. )

Even more content is accessible at my 360VR. Content Portal — a Homepage for your Virtual Reality Device. This Is Me In VR .com provides ease of access to VR content as it is created. (also, if you want to see the future of the internet, try the 360 Beta link to Navigate between PORTALS from ‘within’ your mobile or V.R. device simply by looking a PORTAL buttons. (wild stuff, web surfing will never be the same)

For GEARVR Users and Facebook fans, here is good list of Facebook groups and pages you should join to keep up to date with the advances in the industry.

our Facebook Page This Is Me in 360 VR

Main :VR AR facebook Group-

360 Videos: 4K-360-videos-for-Virtual-Reality-VR-

Research: Dangers-Risks-and-Benefits-of-Virtual-Reality-AR

Fan Group: Realities-Virtual-Augmented-360-Recorded-Digital-

Canadian Content: Canada-in-360-VR-images-and-videos-

360 Pic collections: 360vrpics/

If you enjoyed any of this, tell your friends.

Zen @ ThisIsMeInVR.com