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Join us Saturday, May 6th, 2017 for an intensive day of learning VR! In our workshop, you'll build a VR Funhouse, a project in which you experiment with physics in virtual reality with the Unity game engine. Starting from scratch, you'll learn the basics of Unity to create a VR project, understand the subtleties of a great experience, & walk away with a working demo you can easily extend. You'll also get to know a community of VR devs & learn how to bootstrap your own VR projects.
 
<H2>During the workshop, you will: </H2>
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Learn the fundamentals of Unity 
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Use HTC Vives & Oculus Rifts to test your projects
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Get access to nearly every VR experience to play during down time (seriously, we have almost everything!)
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Have food & drinks
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<H2>You'll learn to: </H2>
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Navigate the Unity Interface
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Color & Build 3D Scenes
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Utilize the SteamVR SDK
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Implement Teleportation & Throwing
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Interact with Unity Physics
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Grasp the Do's & Don'ts of VR
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Rapidly Prototype VR Projects
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<H2>You'll leave with:</H2>
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A VR Funhouse project which you can show off & build upon
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A stronger understanding of how to use Unity to create your own VR projects
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A new network of friends & colleagues who are passionate about VR
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Experience to follow along with the FusedVR Livestreams & tutorials
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<H2>Requirements for this course: </H2>
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A computer with Unity 5 installed (Macs are acceptable).
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A mouse with a scroll wheel is highly recommended (Trust us, it makes a world of a difference.)
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A basic understanding of programming (If you have never done programming before, we recommend the <A HREF="https://www.udacity.com/course/intro-to-programming-nanodegree--nd000" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Udacity Intro to Programming Nanodegree</A>)
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If you feel comfortable with the code snippet below (it's pseudo-code, not Unity C#), you should be ready to rock!
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<A HREF="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36039/pseudo_eb.txt" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Click here to view the code" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow"><IMG ALT="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36039/pseudo_eb.txt" SRC="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36039/pseudo_eb.JPG"></IMG></A>
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<H2>Schedule </H2>
Introductions & Unity Basics: 10:00AM - 12:30 PM 
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Meet the SVVR team, your teachers, & the devs you'll be building with.
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Learn the basics of Unity including how to navigate the editor & build basic objects.
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Lunch & VR Playtime: 12:30 PM - 1:30PM 
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SVVR will provide lunch & drinks for all attendees.
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Play any of the many VR titles we have 
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Diving Into Virtual Reality: 1:30PM - 3:30 PM 
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Add assets to make our starter project your own.
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Integrate SteamVR with your project & try what you build in virtual reality.
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Learn how to interact with objects & teleport around in virtual reality.
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Building Great VR: 4PM - 6PM 
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Bring your project to life by injecting your own code in Unity.
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Learn & experience the core principles behind building great VR content.
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Personalize your project & get feedback from your teachers & fellow devs.
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Building Relationships & Networks: 6PM - 6:30PM 
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Stick around for networking & open Q&A
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<H2>Notice of Photo/Video Consent </H2>
Video footage (including 360 Video) and/or photos may be taken during this event, which may or may not include your recognizable image. Please be advised, by participating in this event, you agree to allow SVVR & its partners to use the images in print, digital or web-based formats for promotional & archival purposes.
 
<H2>About the Teams</H2>
<A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/c/Fuseman" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow"><IMG SRC="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36039/fusedvr_logo_eb.jpg"></IMG></A>
FusedVR is dedicated to helping the growth of virtual reality through education. We put out weekly tutorial videos & live streams on VR development. The team recently became Unity Certified! For more info, check out our YouTube Channel: <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/c/Fuseman" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/Fuseman</A>
 
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SVVR is focused on the promotion of the VR Industry ecosystem across all industry segments. We are driven to create positive awareness about VR, improve the industry landscape for VR companies & bring top quality events & training for the VR developer & business community. Find out more at <A HREF="http://www.SVVR.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">www.SVVR.com</A>