entertainment applications of virtual reality

Although Virtual Reality (VR) can be used in many ways, entertainment was one of the first applications and remains at the top. The multi-dimensional and engaging features of VR make it well-suited for virtual gaming. In the coming decade, novel virtual entertainment ("virtainment") uses will come from hybrid groups of online gaming, internet connectivity, and television. These applications can be run centrally, multi-participant, interactive, and 3D entertainment experiences. There is social value of meeting face to face in one place, so there will still be a role for movies in the area of virtainment. Virtual movies ("virties") will transcend 3D effects with polarized lens glasses; they will have realistic 3D pictures and comprehensive sensory audience engagement. See related subjects at Optical Headtracking Technology .

Virtual reality is also a strong tool for 3D design. Design is at the heart of applied science, new product development and model building, building design and construction, biotechnology and nanopharmacology, chemistry and modeling molecules, medicine and bionics, the apparel sector, the Arts, and other areas as well. With Virtual Reality and a sophisticated kinesthetic interface, people can use Virtual Reality (VR): to manipulate 3D models of molecules or biological structures; to design computer chips; to shape "virtual clay" into forms for entertainment or practical purposes; and for many other design applications. When developmental product models are both designed and tested virtually, then the time to get a product to market is accelerated. Such material at Virtual Tours Coon Rapids, Minnesota .

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