Learning Virtual Reality: Developing Immersive Experiences and

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Learning Virtual Reality: Developing Immersive Experiences and Applications for Desktop, Web, and Mobile
As virtual reality approaches mainstream consumer use, a vibrant development ecosystem has emerged in the past few years. This hands-on guide takes you through VR development essentials for desktop, mobile, and browser-based applications. Youâ€™ll explore the three go-to platformsâ€”OculusVR, Gear VR, and Cardboard VRâ€”as well as several VR development environments, programming tools, and techniques.
If youâ€™re an experienced programmer familiar with mobile development, this book will help you gain a working knowledge of VR development through clear and simple examples. Once you create a complete application in the final chapter, youâ€™ll have a jumpstart on the next major entertainment medium.
- Learn VR basics for UI design, 3D graphics, and stereo rendering
- Explore Unity3D, the current development choice among game engines
- Create native applications for desktop computers with the Oculus Rift
- Develop mobile applications for Samsungâ€™s Gear VR with the Android and Oculus Mobile SDKs
- Build browser-based applications with the WebVR Javascript API and WebGL
- Create simple and affordable mobile apps for any smartphone with Googleâ€™s Cardboard VR
- Bring everything together to build a 360-degree panoramic photo viewer
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Country USA
Manufacturer O'Reilly Media
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-10-26
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	O'Reilly Media
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2015-10-26
Format	Kindle eBook

Learning Virtual Reality: Developing Immersive Experiences and Applications for Desktop, Web, and Mobile

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