Democratization of XR: Extending Reality for the Public
- Name of sponsoring organization: PhillyCAM
- Details of the activity (e.g., where, when)
- Where: PhillyCAM, 699 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- When: Friday, May 10th, 2019 (12:00pm to 5:00pm)
- What you learned: By attending this activity, I learned about the organizations DVNC Tech and Night Kitchen, virtual reality, and augmented reality. I had the opportunity to interact with DVNC Tech’s immersive reality studio. I learned that users can interact with a high-depth panoramic image with embedded videos informing viewers about the “ideology of community”. I also had the opportunity to talk to those belonging to the organization Night Kitchen Interactive. Night Kitchen Interactive uses audio and animation to tell stories in a way that users can interact with. I was able to learn about image targeting and how it is used in animation that interacts with its environment.
- How the activity relates to coursework: This activity relates to MIS coursework, because both organizations showcased at the event provided digital solutions for users to interact with. Specifically, I think that the underlying computer science aspect of the coursework in management information systems, particularly in the Data Analytics and Information Systems in Organizations classes, relates to the concept and innovation of augmented and virtual reality.