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Create virtual reality

⏱️ 3-4 hours 📊 Beginner 📱 Media

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Build immersive virtual reality experiences using free tools like Unity or Unreal Engine. Learn 3D design, spatial audio, and interaction design to create VR worlds. VR development skills are in high demand as the technology becomes mainstream, opening opportunities in gaming, education, training, and entertainment.

How to Get Started

GETTING STARTED (1 hour)
  1. Download Unity (free): Unity.com - most popular VR development platform, extensive tutorials
  2. Install VR SDK: Oculus Integration or OpenXR - enables VR functionality
  3. Learn Unity basics: Interface, scene view, game objects, components - follow Unity Learn tutorials
  4. Set up VR project: Create new 3D project, import VR package, configure for your headset
BUILDING YOUR FIRST VR EXPERIENCE (2 hours)
  1. Create simple environment: Add ground plane, walls, basic shapes - build a room or space
  2. Add VR camera: Set up VR camera rig, test in headset (or use Unity's VR simulator)
  3. Create interactions: Add grabable objects, teleportation, or simple UI interactions
  4. Test frequently: Put on headset often, see how it feels, adjust scale and positioning
POLISH & SHARE (1 hour)
  1. Add lighting: Proper lighting makes VR feel real - experiment with different light setups
  2. Optimize performance: VR needs 90fps - reduce polygons, optimize textures, test frame rate
  3. Build and test: Export to your VR headset (Oculus, SteamVR, etc.), test the full experience
  4. Share your creation: Upload to SideQuest (for Oculus) or Steam, get feedback from VR community

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