Boston Virtual Reality

Name: AltspaceVR
Start: 2016-02-24T23:00:00Z
Location: Cambridge Innovation Center - Venture Cafe

AltspaceVR

Feb 24, 2016 · 6:00 PM
Cambridge Innovation Center - Venture Cafe

Share a room and the web with anyone in the world! Attend or create events, share web content with others in real time, browse the web, and play web powered 3D apps. AltspaceVR is a shared VR experience - a communication platform focused on natural communication, intuitive UI, and real-time sharing of web content. Users in AltspaceVR can watch Netflix or YouTube, play tabletop games, or give a presentation - together and entirely inside of VR. Developers can use the AltspaceVR SDK to easily build VR apps and experiences. AltspaceVR has raised $15.5M in funding from investors including Tencent and Google Ventures.

Bruce Wooden, Head of Developer Relations at AltspaceVR, will be giving an overview of some of the newest features of AltspaceVR along with a live coding demonstration of the AltspaceVR SDK. The AltspaceVR SDK enables developers to rapidly build contained VR experiences and apps using the power of three.js and web code.

Bruce is known in VR circles as Cymatic Bruce, an active industry evangelist since 2013. He has participated in more than 700 VR experiences and accrued millions of views on video and live-streamed content. Bruce co-founded Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) in May 2013, which has grown to 3,000 members and hosts an annual conference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQtQGoMRXaI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5H735GHbMI

PLEASE NOTE: Our venue requires our guests to sign in with a photo ID at the security desk. When you RSVP you'll get a pop up question; please enter your full name as it appears on your ID. Thanks for your cooperation.

Schedule

6 - Doors open, demos begin, pizza is served thanks to AltspaceVR

7:00 - 7:30 Lightning Talks

7:30 - 8 - AltspaceVR Presentation

8 - 8:15 - Demo intros & announcements

8:15 - 9:45 Demofest!!

9:45pm - Come with us to the afterparty at Firebrand Saints (it's right downstairs!!)

Lightning Talks

Scott Evernden - Infinite Stores is social shopping entertainment designed for people who love browsing and exploring. The first VR shopping world will be built by an army of Etsy sellers, each eager for increased exposure and traffic.

Mike "Dr.Claw" Piantedosi - @party is a computer art festival focusing on real-time rendered computer graphics productions called "demos". Various "demo" techniques translate well into VR experiences. This year's @party
will feature a VR competition and will take place June 3-5 at
Artisan's Asylum in Somerville MA, http://atparty-demoscene.net. Come listen to my talk for more information!

Jono Forbes - level design in room-scale VR.

Demos

Black Hat Cooperative - multi-player co-op Oculus game - Richard Cody & Nick Garza

Intern Astronaut - - GearVR chaotic spaceship piloting game - Broken Door Studio

Lost Loot - treasure hunting game - Michael Schenck

Archean - VR world building - Jono Forbes

Perception Neuron - full body motion tracking - Paul Umbro.

VRDoodler - an online 3D drawing tool that's open source - Cindy

360Heros - Gear VR based 360 video - Matt Sheils

Parking

If you're coming to the afterparty, Firebrand Saints offers free validated parking for entry after 5pm. If you enter through the garage keep going into the parking lot so you don't have to go through security again after the garage closes. Please note that the validation is temporary; once they swipe your ticket you should exit the lot immediately.

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Jeff B.

Thanks to Alan we have videos of the presentations!

Bruce Wooden - AltspaceVR - https://youtu.be/DZFIiRYwUP4
Jono Forbes - https://youtu.be/OJshKSdDMLc
Scott Evernden - https://youtu.be/ufGxvukn_ts

1 · March 6, 2016
Nick L.

You know what was pretty cool...while I wasn't able to make the meetup in person, I did jump into Altspace for a bit tonight with my Gear VR to hang and chat with a few of who were trying out Altspace at the meetup. It was a pretty cool feeling being able to connect with a community in VR where I'm usually connected physically.

4 · February 25, 2016
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- Scott N.
  
  I was thinking about that as well and how it would be awesome to try and figure out a way to sync up a live stream to an altspace room for future meetups.
  
  2 · February 25, 2016
- Michelle "Kenobi" O.
  
  Scott and Nick, Lisa from Altspace is talking to BVR about doing just that, so keep your eyes peeled.
  
  1 · February 25, 2016
- Nick L.
  
  Good to hear Michelle, I had some ideas around this as well so glad to see connections are being made!
  
  0 · February 25, 2016
- Scott N.
  
  Awesome to hear, I'm sure it's a pretty straight forward solution for Altspace to get working, but if any testing or dev work is needed to get it running I can offer some help.
  
  1 · February 25, 2016
- Les N.
  
  I tried Altspace the next day, it's awesome.
  
  1 · February 29, 2016
Miles E.

Really nice crowd Jeff was very friendly and enjoyed the presentations. Only downside was my fear of crowds !!! Was packed ! Haha

2 · February 25, 2016
- Michelle "Kenobi" O.
  
  Two words: armored suit.
  
  1 · February 29, 2016
Thomas M.

Great

1 · February 25, 2016
Thomas M.

Great

0 · February 25, 2016
Matt S.

Such an engaging event loaded with the exact conversations I was hoping to have with other creators and users of VR related media. Great things happening in this group!

3 · February 25, 2016
- Michelle "Kenobi" O.
  
  Matt, I messaged you about my Content Creator Meetup tonight (YouTube, Film, VR) at 7pm. Daddy Jones Bar in Somerville. Would be great to see you if you're still in town.
  
  2 · February 25, 2016
Jeff B.

If you're bringing a demo and it's not on the list above please let me know!

1 · February 19, 2016
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- Matt S.
  
  Jeff, I plan to bring a GearVR loaded with some examples of our video content as well as the 360 video gear required for shooting so people can see it hands-on. Will that be of benefit to this group?
  
  5 · February 20, 2016
- Miles E.
  
  Matt I personally would love to see that sounds cool
  
  2 · February 20, 2016
- Matt S.
  
  That's great to hear, Miles. I'll plan to bring my whole kit. Looking forward to it.
  
  3 · February 20, 2016
- Jeffrey J.
  
  Me too! Very interested.
  
  1 · February 20, 2016
- Tristan D.
  
  Matt, I'm looking into doing some stuff with 360 video (stereoscopic or single-view), and would love to check out what you have set up.
  
  1 · February 20, 2016
- cindy
  
  I'll show my VRDoodler- an online 3D drawing tool that's open source
  
  5 · February 20, 2016
- Michelle "Kenobi" O.
  
  I will bring a Gear VR and can show some corporate as well as narrative horror comedy 360° videos I'm working on. Didn't plan to demo the whole time though and just show people casually.
  
  2 · February 22, 2016
- Matt S.
  
  Sounds great everybody. Michelle, Looking forward to seeing your work. Tristan, I will have a 6, 7 camera and 12 cam stereo holder with me along with any answers I can share about the process. We do a lot of production work currently at 360Heros, while our primary focus is providing you with the tools and information necessary for you to create with 360 video content. I hope to get an education about how video can be integrated into the types of projects members of this group work on regularly, which look really amazing already! See you all soon.
  
  1 · February 22, 2016
- Miles E.
  
  Matt we couldn't find you yesterday!
  
  1 · February 25, 2016
- Matt S.
  
  What?? Sorry to hear that, Miles. Message any questions you have and I will be at everyone of these I can possibly make it too So, if not before, I'll see you next month!
  
  1 · February 25, 2016
Joseph E.

My first time and it was awesome.

2 · February 25, 2016
Jeffrey J.

Thanks to all for coming out! We can't do these without, you know, people...

2 · February 25, 2016
Brian K.

Great first VR Meetup for me! I'm looking forward to working with the community to connect Hashtagplus.com to the virtual world too.

1 · February 25, 2016
Les N.

Another awesome meeting and awesome presentations! Thanks to all the presenters and organizers!

2 · February 25, 2016
Scott N.

Great presentation, and awesome start for what might be setting the standard for vr meetings and collaboration.

2 · February 24, 2016
cindy

great

2 · February 24, 2016
Brian K.

Wicked long line to get in. What's the hashtag?

1 · February 24, 2016
Mike F.

Unfortunately, I am sick and won't be able to make it. Sorry Bruce! It was cool to meet you at OC2 and I was looking forward to your talk. Hopefully someone will record it.

0 · February 24, 2016
- Edward M.
  
  did you buy a ticket?
  
  0 · February 24, 2016
Les N.

I'm pretty sure I registered for this (and paid)? Hmm.

0 · February 24, 2016
- Les N.
  
  Yup, I just checked email threads, not sure why Meetup is implying I'm on the waiting list but I know I registered when the mtg. was first announced. So, I'm driving in! :)
  
  2 · February 24, 2016
Rachel T.

I am so excited to come and meet all of you guys! I just joined and the projects look awesome! Can't wait!

5 · February 23, 2016
- Rachel T.
  
  AGH! I am so bummed! Ended up having a lot more work for my client than I thought so I won't be able to make it. I will definitely come to the next one. Keep up the great work for those demoing!
  
  0 · February 24, 2016
Nick P.

Unfortunately I won't be able to make this one. Been sick for the past couple days and don't want to spread it to anyone else.
Have fun everyone!

0 · February 24, 2016
- Miles E.
  
  Hahah better than infecting us all hope to see you at the next one!
  
  1 · February 24, 2016
Nick L.

I'm so bummed, I have a conflict this week now I can't make it... @Jeff, I've already paid so perhaps there is someone who wants to go in my place?

1 · February 23, 2016
Jacob L.

VR@MIT (http://vratmit.com/), a new group fostering VR entrepreneurship and community at MIT, will be hosting a mini-VR expo and we're looking for local VR companies, developers, entrepreneurs to conduct demo's. The mini-expo will begin at 7PM on 2/29, following a lecture. We're open to anyone participating, even if your product/project is still a work in progress. The only requirement is that you bring your own HMD and computer. This is a great opportunity to show off your product or project to the MIT VR community. If you're looking to build your brand or find collaborators, then you should definitely participate!! If you'd like to participate, please reach out to me ([masked]) and I'll send you the details. If you'd like to attend but not participate - the event is currently only open to the MIT community but we have a waitlist that we can add you to.

If you have questions - I'll be at the Altspace event on Wednesday if you want chat. Thanks!

Jacob

7 · February 20, 2016
Jeffrey J.

Thanks to a generous extra donation from AltspaceVR, we can rent the Havana room, again, and hold 215 people, like last time. The way people are signing up, it looks like we are going to need it!

5 · February 3, 2016
- Michelle "Kenobi" O.
  
  Thanks Altspace!
  
  0 · February 7, 2016
- Marzia
  
  Great news! Thanks!
  
  0 · February 7, 2016
Ashleigh M.

Yeah... my pay now button is grayed out.
But then again someone RSVP'd me before I even did haha.

0 · February 6, 2016
- Jeffrey J.
  
  Me am confused. Does that mean you are registered and paid?
  
  0 · February 6, 2016
- Jeff B.
  
  I marked you as paid because you're a volunteer! Your money is no good here! :)
  
  3 · February 6, 2016
Liz S.

How do you pay for this thing? The app doesn't bring me to a payment screen when I try.

0 · February 3, 2016
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- Jeff B.
  
  My guess is that maybe you're blocking cookies, if so please enable them and see if that helps.
  
  0 · February 3, 2016
- Liz S.
  
  Got it in browser. It just didn't work on the mobile app for some reason. See you soon!
  
  1 · February 3, 2016
- Jeff B.
  
  Meetup sucks. A lot. It wouldn't be an issue if they didn't also charge us $180 a year!
  
  0 · February 3, 2016
Michelle "Kenobi" O.

Oh the irony, that the first time I can make it to a BVR in months, it's AltSpace who I am seeing at the Salt Lake VR Meetup this weekend. Haha!

0 · February 2, 2016
- Jeffrey J.
  
  Well, come by anyway! We
  
  1 · February 2, 2016
- Jeffrey J.
  
  We'll have lots of other demos too.
  
  1 · February 2, 2016
Jeff B.

If you are bringing a demo please let us know so we can manually RSVP you and mark you as paid. We are charging a fee to cover part of the cost of this event. Please know that we are a non-profit 501c3 organization and all proceeds will go towards more VR events in Boston (and more pizza)!

1 · January 28, 2016
Jeff B.

Anyone interested in doing a 10 minute lightning talk? Send me a PM!

1 · January 28, 2016
Chenhui L.

Can I bring my 13 year old boy to this event?

1 · January 20, 2016
- Jeff B.
  
  Kids are welcome but they will need an RSVP. You can use a nickname for the username but when you RSVP you'll get a pop-up where you can type in the real name for the security list.
  
  1 · January 24, 2016
- Jeffrey J.
  
  We will keep names entered this way, strictly confidential.
  
  0 · January 28, 2016