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360 Video Creator Voices: C-flat | Spatial Audio & Classical Music

James King-Thompson / a day ago

In this episode of our 360 Video Creator Voices series we interview Blend Media creator, C-flat. C-flat is a fresh 360 VR production company based in Prague / Czech Republic who's goal is to expose classical music to the world through 360 VR and spatial audio. What is your background and how did you to get into 360 VR? We have both worked for over two decades in the audio-video business. Petr, as a sound designer, sound engineer, composer and musician, and Jan as a production manager and producer. Petr started his professional career graduating from the Film and TV Academy of Preforming Arts in Prague. You can find out more about Petr and the projects he has been involved in here. Jan produced hundreds of TV spots for lots of international clients and for many advertising agencies. He was also involved in a lot of TV series, documentaries, and events. We have both worked together on many projects in the past. So, when we found out that it was possible to integrate spatial audio with 360 VR, we naturally decided to work together. We started to live a life of Alice in Wonderland, spending a lot of time exploring the possibilities of 360 VR and bringing our amazing experiences to our viewers/listeners and classical music lovers. The final result being our company, C-flat production.

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The Benefits of 360 VR in Dentistry: Training

James King-Thompson / 4 days ago

From pain relief and medical training to phobias and psychological trauma treatment, there are a wide range of fantastic uses for 360 VR in medicine. Something that we haven't yet shed much light on are the amazing benefits of 360 VR in dentistry. The dental market is growing significantly each year and according to Statista, it is estimated to be worth $36.8 billion in 2021. This development is synonymous with the the global augmented reality & virtual reality in healthcare market, which according to Grand View Research, Inc., is estimated to be worth $5.1 billion by 2025. Therefore, there is no doubt that the early adopters within the dental sector will be using 360 VR more and more. Read on to discover more about the benefits of 360 VR in dentistry. Training: Aside from pain and anxiety relief in dentistry, another one of the benefits of 360 VR in dentistry is training. Thanks to 360 VR, dentistry students are able to step into virtual dentist surgeries and practice performing a range of highly skilled dental procedures. This training is cost-effective and the closest the student is going to get to actually performing a filling or a root canal on a patient. When actually performing a dental procedure on someone there is no room for error. However, students or trainees have room to make and learn from their mistakes in virtual reality. They are also able to receive instant feedback from fully-qualified dental professionals. Watch an example VR dental training simulator below to get an idea of how it works.

The Benefits of 360 VR in Dentistry: Pain & Anxiety Relief

James King-Thompson / 4 days ago

From pain relief and medical training to phobias and psychological trauma treatment, there are a wide range of fantastic uses for 360 VR in medicine. Something that we haven't yet shed much light on are the amazing benefits of 360 VR in dentistry. The dental market is growing significantly each year and according to Statista, it is estimated to be worth $36.8 billion in 2021. This development is synonymous with the the global augmented reality & virtual reality in healthcare market, which according to Grand View Research, Inc., is estimated to be worth $5.1 billion by 2025. Therefore, there is no doubt that the early adopters within the dental sector will be using 360 VR more and more. Read on to discover more about the benefits of 360 VR in dentistry. Pain & Anxiety Relief: "When's the best time to go to the dentist? Tooth hurty!" Nobody particularly looks forward to a trip to the dentist. For some people it's their worst nightmare - especially if they're getting a filling or a tooth removed. Pain and anxiety relief are both proven benefits of 360 VR in dentistry. According to the 2017 Cystic Fibrosis treatment trial at Llandough Hospital by Orchard Media and Events Group Ltd, the average reduction of stress whilst experiencing 360 content was 75%.

The Benefits of 360 Video & Virtual Reality in Medicine: Phobias & Psychological Trauma

James King-Thompson / 7 days ago

According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. the global augmented reality & virtual reality in healthcare market is expected to reach USD 5.1 billion by 2025. It is apparent that there are already a large number of medical professionals who are taking advantage of the benefits of virtual reality in medicine. In this article I will explore two amazing benefits of virtual reality in medicine: phobia treatment and psychological trauma treatment.

IVRPA 2018: Create interactive 360 content with Blend Media's 360 Stories

James King-Thompson / 11 days ago

360 Stories is a platform by Blend Media that enables you to easily create interactive 360 experiences that can be published across websites, ad networks and social media. Users of 360 Stories can seamlessly access Blend Media's library of over 15,000 premium 360 videos directly from the editor to use in their stories, or they can upload their own content or 360 photos. Dynamic and interactive 360 Stories can be created by linking multiple 360 videos, 360 photos, 2D elements, logos, CTA banners and text together. Once created, your 360 Story can be published directly to the web without the need for audiences to download other apps or software. Sign up now and start using 360 Stories today

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The Benefits of 360 Video & Virtual Reality in Medicine: Pain Relief & Medical Training

James King-Thompson / 14 days ago

Pain Relief & Medical Training

Blend Media And 360Cities Announce Partnership For Blend Media’s 360 Stories Tool

James King-Thompson / 15 days ago

New partnership brings 360Cities collection of 360-degree content to Blend Media 360 Stories users. The specialists in producing, customizing and publishing 360-degree and virtual reality (VR) content, Blend Media, has announced that it has a new deal with 360Cities, the largest collection of 360-degree panoramic imagery from photographers from around the world.

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