SFVR #12: Virtual Reality Showcase

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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VR IN SAN FRANCISCO :)

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SFVR is back for 2016 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sfvr-12-virtual-reality-showcase-tickets-20931016233)! Join us at Gray Area (http://grayarea.org/about/mission/) in for an all-day virtual reality event. Last time, over 600 VR developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts gathered to try the latest VR experiences. This time, we’re getting even bigger by extending our hours from 1 PM to 10 PM on Saturday, February 20th.

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But, that’s not all :)

SFVR is proud to host an early preview of PhaseSpace's (http://www.phasespace.com/) next-generation VR experience. Unlike anything else you’ve ever tried, this is the largest and most elaborate VR demonstration ever publicly presented in San Francisco.

• 1,000 sq ft motion-captured play area

• Multiplayer Gear VR experiences with a team of four players

• Motion-captured props. Fire virtual blasters in a sci-fi battle or swing swords and cast spells in a dungeon brawl.

• Wireless & lightweight VR, using PhaseSpace (http://www.phasespace.com/), the highest quality motion-capture system in the world.

• First public demonstration of this unique technology, tracking active markers at up to 960 frames-per-second.

• Presented at SFVR #12 from 1 PM to 7 PM.

• Contact: inquiry@phasespace.com

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We’re changing up our format as well. Instead of long lines, there will be sign-up sheets for most of the big VR exhibits. That way, you can socialize without worrying about losing your spot. We’re also offering early-access tickets for those folks who want to see everything before the event opens to the public.

Try the newest VR technology, learn from pioneers in the field, and meet your fellow VR community in a casual, friendly atmosphere.

Cash bar (beer & wine) and catering (with meat & vegan option) will be provided.

SPEAKERS

David Holz (https://www.leapmotion.com/) (Leap Motion) - Introducing Orion: The Next Generation of Leap Motion Technology. Reach into the future with Orion – brand-new hand tracking software from Leap Motion that's built from the ground up for virtual reality. 15 min.

Tony Parisi (http://wevr.com/) (Wevr) - Wevr Latest. Wevr's VP of Web and Open Technologies will present the latest on Wevr's content and platform. 10 min.

Mark Piszczor (https://occipital.com/) (Occipital) - Structure Sensor Mixed Reality Bridge Engine. Occipital's Structure Sensor will enable convincing mobile, untethered mixed reality experiences. 5 min.

Liv Erickson (http://microsoftreactor.com/) (Microsoft) - Open call for developer video interviews to appear on Just A/VR Show! Quick announcement for interested developers to contact me if they'd like to appear on my VR developer show! 1 min.

Xin Chung (http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/17/mindmaze-maker-of-a-neural-virtual-reality-platform-raises-100m-at-a-1b-valuation/)(Mindmaze) - 8:11 PM - Neural VR comes to SF. MindMaze is developing "human” virtual reality experiences thru advances in neuroscience, immersive technologies, and computer vision. 1 min.

Dimitri Diakopoulos (http://dimitridiakopoulos.com/) (Intel) - Mobile VR Development with Intel RealSense. Useful info about depth cameras and virtual reality. 10 min.

Timothy Sun (http://www.whirlwindvr.com/) (Whirlwind VR) - Whirlwind VR. Soft launch of the Whirlwind VR air haptic system. Story behind the product. 10 min.

Douglas Blumeyer (https://cmloegcmluin.wordpress.com/category/virtual-reality/) (Independent Creative) - Experimental VR Vocab. New VR techniques are being born. We need words to describe them. Come learn the meanings of opture, watchlines, fenestragraphy, and more. 5 min.

EXHIBITORS

PhaseSpace (http://phasespace.com/) - Try a new virtual reality experience by PhaseSpace, the highest quality motion-capture system in the world.

SVVR (http://svvr.com/) - Silicon Valley Virtual Reality is the oldest and most established VR gathering in the Bay Area. We’re lucky to have them set up their awesome Vive rig for demos at SFVR #12.

OSSIC (http://www.ossic.com/) - OSSIC is creating the next level of immersive 3D audio by calibrating to the unique way we each hear the world. This is the future of audio.

http://realities.io - We are using a high-end photogrammetry workflow to bring real sites 1:1 into Virtual Reality – making them fully explorable in VR.

BrainFizz VR LLC (https://twitter.com/BrainFizzVR) - The BFVR HotSeat combines artisanal craftsmanship, upcycled materials, and cutting edge technology to enhance your seated VR experiences.

StarflightVR (http://www.corereboot.com/content/apps) - StarflightVR is a mobile Mindfulness app designed to bring you into a state of peace and neural integration to promote health and well being

V (https://www.startwithv.com) - The universal App Store for VR, in VR

XEOPlay (http://devpost.com/software/follow-the-white-rabbit) - Follow the White Rabbit. A mind bending VR Mystery adventure where magic is real about a magician whose assistant mysteriously disappears.

BinaryVR (http://www.binaryvr.com/) - BinaryVR develops the realtime facial expression tracking solution for VR headsets.

SculptrVR (http://www.sculptrvr.com) - SculptrVR is a solid, interactive sculpting application for the HTC Vive.

Lucid VR (http://www.lucidcam.com/) - LucidCam is a stereoscopic 3D camera with 180° wide-angle lenses that enable an active view, and spacial audio enhances the experience.

Rubberneckers (http://globalgamejam.org/2016/games/rubbernecker) - You're Simone, an endangered bird of paradise: move your head while wearing the Oculus to mimic your potential mate & show your affections!

Whirlwind VR (http://www.whirlwindvr.com/) - Whirlwind VR air haptic system.

Surround OS (http://www.surroundos.com/) - VR workspace that lets you do personal computing activities - such as browsing the web, writing email, and listening to music - all in VR

SubPac (http://thesubpac.com/) - Tactile Audio Technology enhancing the VR and AR experience for total body immersion and physical presence.

VOLUNTEERS

Click here to Volunteer at SFVR #12 (http://goo.gl/forms/rtn8oCVCzS)

SPONSORS

Gray Area (http://grayarea.org/about/mission/) - Gray Area Foundation for the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization supporting Art & Technology for Social Good.

Contact us if you’d like to sponsor SFVR #12.

CATERING

Both meat and gluten-free/vegan options will be provided. Catering provided by Sugarfoot (http://www.sugarfootkitchen.com/) & Rasoi (http://rasoikitchen.strikingly.com/). Cash bar (beer & wine) will be provided by Gray Area.

LIGHTING

SF Uplighting (http://www.sfuplighting.com/) - SF Uplighting will be providing professional lighting services for the event.

ABOUT SFVR

SFVR is the leading virtual reality gathering in San Francisco, and we have a great time! Our format is casual and all skill levels are welcome. Join us and help shape the future of this tech. We'd love for you to stop by :)

GET A TICKET HERE (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sfvr-12-virtual-reality-showcase-tickets-20931016233)