Virtual Reality Technologies

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Welcome to Virtual Reality Technologies. Virtual reality technologies refer to computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginary worlds.

Most current virtual reality environments are primarily visual experiences, displayed either on a computer screen or through special stereoscopic displays, but some simulations include additional sensory information, such as sound through speakers or headphones. Some advanced, haptic systems now include tactile information, generally known as force feedback, in medical and gaming applications. Furthermore, virtual reality covers remote communication environments which provide virtual presence of users with the concepts of telepresence and telexistence.

Thanks for visiting Virtual Reality Technologies. We have an ever growing number of interesting videos on virtual reality.  Also, please check out the two new sections we have just added to Virtual Reality Technologies – “Ask the Experts” for answers to common questions about virtual reality, as well as the fast paced z “Blogette”.        

Beyond the Mind’s Eye – 01 Virtual Reality

Beyond the Mind’s Eye followed Odyssey/Miramar’s successful Mind’s Eye video in 1993. Like the earlier release, it was made from many animation shorts, demo reels and special effects sequences. This time Jan Hammer of Miami Vice fame was brought in to compose an original soundtrack. Eventually some of these shorts would be licensed by YTV in Canada to be aired as “Short Circutz” in place of commercials. Beyond the Mind’s Eye was the first in the series to be released on DVD in addition to Laserdisc and VHS. This upload was taken from the DVD release.