Extending XR - Workshop Three: Virtual world creation and exploration

Extending XR is a free training programme for people in York and North Yorkshire who are looking to develop their skills in creative technology (where creative skills are combined with digital technologies to create new content, experiences and stories).

The first phase of Extending XR offers a series of three short workshops to help participants build foundational skills in creative digital tools including 3D scanning/modelling, basic animation/performance capture and creating a virtual environment. 

Focused on an overarching theme of storytelling in a virtual world, each two-hour workshop provides an opportunity to build on the skills developed in the previous session. Participants can choose to attend as many or as few sessions as desired but are encouraged to attend all three workshops. 

Taking place at venues in Harrogate, Malton, Richmond, Scarborough, Skipton, Whitby and York (scroll down for venue information and booking links), the workshops will teach participants how to get the best out of free tools and technologies. All equipment is provided and participants will receive resources to support continued learning after the sessions have finished. 

The programme welcomes participants from a wide-range of creative backgrounds but anyone with existing knowledge of the workshop content (summarised in the following section) might find that the training covers topics that are already part of their workflows and creative practice.

WORKSHOP THREE: Virtual world creation and exploration

Learn how to create a virtual world using online resources and your own real world scans. You will then explore the world using a smart device to position the virtual camera, set up shots and adjust camera settings.

Participants will gain skills in the following software and technologies:

• Virtual world creation in Blender, a free 3D graphics software platform used for creating 3D art and animations. 
• Dynamic virtual camera control driven by real-world motion streamed from your tablet or phone to Blender. 

Who is this for: Anyone interested in creating virtual worlds and exploring these worlds dynamically and intuitively. 

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Workshop 3: Virtual world creation and exploration: 1 May (2pm to 4pm)

Workshop 3: Virtual world creation and exploration: 1 May (6pm to 8pm)