Getting Started in VR Development: 5 Things you'll need to be successful (and answers all the FAQ!)
Navigating Virtual/Augmented Reality development as a beginner can be a hairy process---Whether you're coming from a technical or nontechnical background (or just curious about the state of VR dev) Here's how I recommend getting started and staying committed based on my own experiences and observations after 7 years of creating VR applications.
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - My VR Journey (high-level)
Full Story here: • How Clorama Dorvilias Navigated Challenges...
02:50 - Transitioning from a nontechnical or 2D Dev Background
#1 GAME ENGINE (FAQ)
03:50 - (FAQ: When to use Unity vs Unreal)
06:30 - Do you need a Game Engine to build in VR?
07:00 - Using A-frame to build for Web VR
(Link: Intro to Web VR https://blog.glitch.com/post/an-intro...)
07:15 - Mac vs PC? Can I use a Mac for VR Development?
#2 HARDWARE/DEVICE (FAQ)
08:28 - Why I Recommend building for Quest
09:40 - How to build for Quest without a device?
10:32 - When are devices important to have?
11:10 - First big hurdle: Configuring your Device & Game Engine for VR Development
#3 CODE FOR VR (in Unity)
12:22 - You don't need to know how to code to get started!
13:06 - Beginner Devs vs Experienced Dev
13:32 - Coding Languages you can use to build VR
14:30 - The biggest differences between Website Development vs VR Development
15:20 - Object-Oriented Programming & How it works
16:40 - Recommended course for learning C#
Link to Brackey's Tutorial: • HOW TO PROGRAM - Getting Started!
17:37 - Recommended VR Development Framework for Rapid Prototyping
Link to VRTK.IO https://www.vrtk.io)
18:28 - Recommended Tutorials for Short Exercises in VR dev learning
Example: • Create a Virtual Reality Game in Seven Min...
#4 IMPORTANCE OF HAVING CLEAR ACHIEVABLE GOALS
20:00 - Start with small goals to build your confidence over time.
20:43 - Examples of small milestones
21:45 - The Current State/Challenges of VR Development (in 2022!)
#5 VR DEVELOPER COMMUNITY
22:50 Importance of building alongside a supportive VR Dev Community (online or offline)
23:00 Where to find VR Developer Communities
Detailed Video Here: • VR Developer FAQ: How to find and build yo...
24:30 Bonus Essential (soft) skillsets to be successful
24:44 Why VR is worth the trouble (from a VR enthusiast)
26:00 Outtro