Types of virtual reality
What is virtual reality (VR)?
VR films for technical companies
For technical companies, creating a VR film offers many possibilities. Often, it’s not feasible to physically visit a location due to accessibility limitations or safety protocols. VR serves as an excellent alternative, offering the viewer a similar experience from a controlled environment. This could benefit a business partner, an interested student, or a new employee in training.
Both animation and video can be used for VR. With 360-degree footage, a space can be filmed and then viewed through a VR headset, allowing the viewer to virtually step inside the production hall or technical space.
One advantage of using animation for VR films in technical companies is that the CAD models often needed for input are usually already available. This makes VR a great tool for concept presentations or for viewing inside a machine.
Virtual reality video for trade shows and presentations
VR in training and onboarding
Using VR in the onboarding and training of new staff is an effective way to let trainees and new employees experience their work environment in advance. A high-quality VR video or animation provides an immersive experience that closely resembles reality. It allows someone to virtually navigate a confined engine room or view the height and perspective of maintenance work atop a wind turbine through the headset. This helps them better understand real-world expectations before they encounter them firsthand.
VR also offers a safe environment where mistakes can be made without any real danger. This enables employees to learn about potential risks or hazards in the workplace and how to prevent them, without these situations needing to occur in real life first.
