Virtual Reality | May 2015
5D Global Studio to Showcase Project at FMX Conference
OptiTrack
5D Global Studio
FMX Conference
5D specializes in world building, a practice combining digital design, virtual experiences, and interactive technologies in order to fully visualize the context surrounding a problem – and ultimately arrive at its solution. For the Al-Baydha project, 5D is conducting real-time design visualization in Unity, driven by Oculus Rift VR headsets and virtual camera rigs. These devices are tracked in real-time via OptiTrack’s cameras and Motive software. Combined, the system enables users to traverse a virtual environment, interacting with structures, animals, and other humans to see how new sustainable initiatives like permanent housing, an agricultural rainwater collection system, and an agricultural co-op would be implemented.
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“World building is really the perfect choice for the Al-Baydha project, because it allows the villagers and stakeholders to see and interact with the planned community before they sign on,” explained Alex McDowell, Creative Director, 5D. “This gives government officials more confidence in the proposed plans, plus it strengthens the community’s commitment to the project when they are able to get a virtual glimpse of the future and see how their sustainable homes, farms, and community centers will look. OptiTrack technology is user friendly and very low latency, which is key for tracking in real-time and building a successful interactive, immersive VR environment.”
“5D’s utilization of new media technologies for meaningful and sustainable problem solving is an illustration of how engineering that originates in the entertainment space can make a practical impact on global challenges,” commented Seth Steiling, Marketing Director, OptiTrack. “We’re looking forward to 5D’s demo at FMX, where attendees will be able to see how motion capture is helping innovative thinkers change the world through unconventional applications.”
