“The world of general public entertainment is reaching a new paradigm, lead by VR technologies for immersive, interactive, emotionally-charged experiences in 3D,” says Mehdi Tayoubi, director of interactive media at Dassault Systèmes. “Dassault Systèmes is committed to innovation and with this contest is helping to create a next generation of VR creatives.”
A good example of this sort of entertainment is Dassault Systèmes’ Khufu Revealed project, whereby Dassault Systèmes launched the first-ever live VR show at La Geode. The famous sphere was transformed into the world’s biggest VR venue, combining 3DVIA Virtools technology with BARCO’s projection systems, creating a 400 meters squared real-time 3D image. Now 7 days a week, schoolchildren and the general public can “travel back in time” to explore in real time how the Great Pyramid was probably built. In addition, the public can have complimentary experiences by exploring the 3D interactive application online at anytime.
The contest’s winning proposal may be produced and featured at La Géode. The jury will pre-select 10 submissions to be developed and presented for the final competition at the next Laval Virtual, Europe’s largest annual Virtual Reality conference. Prizes include a BARCO stereoscopic projector valued at €75,000 and 3DVIA Virtools licenses.
To learn more about the contest and apply, please visit: www.3ds.com/VRexperience
About Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com
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