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Presence in VR is about creating the illusion that one is present in the virtual experience. This is done by creating immersive and interactive experiences that play a significant role creating VR experiences that are different to the usual types of media created

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Thomas A Furnace is a virtual reality pioneer he received the discover award in 1998 for inventing the virtual retinal display and  created the Super cockpit in 1980 for pilots He created a link between advanced technologies an produced and a massive interface.

Youth AI Talk #11: Prof. Thomas Furness — The Past, Present, and Future of VR

https://www.youtube.com/live/yTQSy4q2ggA?feature=share

Mel Slater is a renowned Distinguished Investigator who has dedicated his career to studying the principles of Virtual Reality (VR). His research has focused on understanding how to create more realistic and engaging VR experiences for users. Slater has contributed significantly to the field of VR, and his work has helped shape the way we perceive and interact with this emerging technology.

One of Slater’s most notable contributions to VR research is his work on the “Place Illusion” and the “Plausibility Illusion.” The Place Illusion refers to the feeling of being in a virtual place, while the Plausibility Illusion is the feeling that what is happening in the virtual world is real. Slater believes that both illusions are essential to creating a truly immersive VR experience.

Slater’s research has shown that the more realistic the virtual environment is, the more immersive the VR experience becomes. He has conducted several studies that demonstrate how subtle changes in the virtual environment can have a significant impact on the user’s sense of presence. For example, in one study, Slater and his team found that adding realistic sound effects to a virtual environment significantly increased the user’s sense of presence.

Another significant aspect of Slater’s research has been his focus on creating more engaging VR experiences. He believes that interactivity is a critical component of creating a compelling VR experience. Slater has developed several virtual environments that allow users to interact with objects and other virtual characters, making the experience more natural and intuitive.

Slater’s research on the principles of VR has practical implications for a wide range of fields, including healthcare, education, and entertainment. For example, his work has shown that VR can be an effective tool for treating conditions such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). By creating realistic virtual environments that allow patients to confront their fears in a controlled setting, VR therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment option for these conditions.

Mel Slater’s research has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of VR and how to create more realistic and engaging virtual experiences. His work on the Place Illusion, Plausibility Illusion, and interactivity has provided valuable insights into how to create truly immersive VR experiences that have practical applications in a wide range of fields. Slater’s work has made a significant contribution to the development of VR technology and has paved the way for further innovation in this exciting field.

Mark Billinghurst is a professor in the human computer interface technology. Billinghurst invented the magic book which is a children book that can be watched via a device that is worn on the head. Mark Billinghurst has been recognised and awarded for he‘s participation in creating human interface technology research. His research interests focus include wearable computing, shared space and multimodal input.

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Immersion is feeling a sense of being deeply submersed while participating in an experience. The experience can gives the participant a feeling of interaction, an impression of presence and can have powerful influence on the participant reality.

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Jason Jerald’s book “The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality“  is a guide In creating VR experiences and focuses  on the needs of the human users. The aim is creating captivating, intuitive and enjoyable experiences. As a professor at Watford Institute of Technology, a chief scientist at digital art forms and a member of many advisory boards for VR technology companies Jason Has vast knowledge in VR experiences and has over 20 years experience working on VR related projects and creating VR Structures and applications. Jason Gerald’s book is a great place for anyone looking to create VR experiences as this book gives a detailed perspective  into the many involved aspects Surrounding VR and human beings. Such as nausea, discomforts, psychology neuroscience and computer science to give a full perspective on design 

Joschka Mutterlein

Joschka Mutterlein The author of The Three Pillars of Virtual Reality? Investigate how virtual reality works and looks at how important  the role of immersion,  presence, and interactivity actually is In a VR experience. The writer looks at surveys and investigates the outcomes of people who use VR. The writer talks about how immersion plays a big role in the user satisfaction in the VR experience. Joschka explains how immersion  and interactivity should be taken As a psychological experience Instead of technological capabilities, Explaining the importance of how Measuring On a subjective level can offer more understanding in immersive VR. The author also discussed the importance of satisfaction for successful VR marketing and that it has only been assessed regarding therapy connections and how it should be assessed beyond this.

[PDF] The Three Pillars of Virtual Reality? Investigating the Roles of Immersion, Presence, and Interactivity | Semantic Scholar

The assignment today was to choose a VR experience and answer some questions about my experience. The VR experience I have chosen is Jurassic Park. Jurassic Park VR is a short scene in green forest are that has been abandoned. The experience brings you into the movie and makes you feel as if you’re really there. You can see broken vehicles which give you the feeling the humans were no longer there.

I felt very immersed as it feels like I am in the forest, walking the path with the dinosaurs. There were two small dinosaurs and a very huge dinosaur attacking them. I felt very present in the scene so much that, I could think the dinosaurs could actually touch me. I felt so present and enjoyed the scenery, the sky and flying dinosaur. I enjoyed the way the camera moved forward as if the film was leading me that direction to walk, and look at what was happening in a certain direction. This was such a good experience. The only time I recall break in presence was when I looked down and saw the blue boundary.

Part of today’s assignment is to choose a VR experience and think about making it fully immersive or a less immersive experience. I have chosen the starry night stereo VR experience. I have chosen this as, I think this could become more immersive, by making it more realistic, making it a step into the real painting. My idea is that instead of going into a painted reality, the user goes into a actual real place that resembles the painters location, the place he was actually painting. I think this would make the experience more immersive. I think experiences that display the real world make you feel more immersed as your brain can accept them as a reality, rather than your imagination, or an animation.

The aim of this unit is to introduce us to the theories, history and discussions that surrounding immersive media and mixed reality. We aim to understand how our idea about tec are built. By exploring history’s of disputes and views, and the effects culture had on various technologies, we look how that impacted the way technologies were formed, in turn, the impact technology had towards culture.

This unit assignment is to write a essay, we will be observing theoretically informed argument on a particular historical, cultural or developmental aspect of immersive media and mixed reality.