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6+ Hours of Video Instruction
Get started with developing for Windows Mixed Reality and discover secrets to making an amazing user experience. With more than 6 hours of video instruction, you learn how to unlock the potential of 3D, immersive computing and apply it in your environment, whether you’re developing for enterprises, retail, education, architecture, or beyond.
Description
In Windows Mixed Reality and Hololens Development Fundamentals LiveLessons, VR/AR developer Sean Ong clearly explains the nuances of Mixed Reality software development. You learn about the creation of 3D objects and holograms, interactions with holograms using voice commands and hand gestures, spatial mapping, 3D spatial sound, and the HoloToolkit. Watch Sean as he demonstrates how to use the Mixed Reality headset. You even get a behind-the-scenes look at the recording studio as Sean spatially maps the room.
Learn how to create truly awe-inspiring holographic experiences and start building the holographic future today!
Skill Level
Introduction
Part I: Getting Started
Lesson 1: Preparing the Required Hardware and Software Tools
1.1: Make sure your PC is ready for Mixed Reality development
1.2: Use a HoloLens, HoloLens Emulator, or other Mixed Reality hardware
1.3: Understand the HoloLens and Mixed Reality hardware
1.4: Download and install the required and optional software tools
Lesson 2: Optimizing Unity for Mixed Reality Development
2.1: Optimize Unity for Windows Mixed Reality
2.2: Understand the differences between developing for HoloLens and immersive Mixed Reality headsets
Part II: Building Mixed Reality Experiences
Lesson 3: Making Your First Mixed Reality App
3.1: Prepare Unity for Mixed Reality development
3.2: Create a cube and test your application
3.3: Build and deploy the Unity application to the HoloLens
3.4: Build and deploy the Unity application to an immersive Windows Mixed Reality headset
3.5: Find and create 3D objects
Lesson 4: Getting Familiarized with the Mixed Reality Toolkit
4.1: Understand the Mixed Reality Toolkit (MRTK)
4.2: Download and import the Mixed Reality Toolkit
4.3: Learn Mixed Reality Toolkit components
4.4: Engage with the Mixed Reality Toolkit online
Lesson 5: Interacting in Mixed Reality
5.1: Use gaze
5.2: Use gestures
5.3: Use voice commands
5.4: Use motion controllers
5.5: Use other Mixed Reality compatible hardware
Lesson 6: Using Spatial Mapping
6.1: Understand what Spatial Mapping is
6.2: Learn how to use Spatial Mapping in projects
6.3: Learn how to use plane finding
6.4: Learn how to use occlusion
6.5: Learn how to use spatial understanding
6.6: Learn about spatial anchors and persistence
Lesson 7: Using Spatial Sound
7.1: Know what Spatial Sound is and how it is different from “regular” sound
7.2: Learn how to use Spatial Sound in projects
7.3: Learn best practices for Spatial Sound
Lesson 8: Creating Shared Experiences
8.1: Learn how to create a simple shared experience
8.2: Share experiences between differing Mixed Reality hardware
8.3: Learn best practices for shared experiences
Part III: Growing as a Holographic Developer
Lesson 9: Optimizing Your Mixed Reality Application
9.1: Learn how to optimize your application for best performance
9.2: Learn about best practices for Mixed Reality design
Lesson 10: Monetizing Applications
10.1: Introduce the Windows Store
10.2: Learn how to become a Mixed Reality freelancer
10.3: Learn how to create new Mixed Reality opportunities
Summary