How can VR professionals establish themselves as experts in the field?

To establish oneself as a VR expert, building a robust portfolio showcasing diverse VR projects is key. This demonstrates practical skills and a deep understanding of VR technology and its applications.

In addition to showcasing your skills and previous projects to employers, a portfolio is a powerful tool for attracting new clients, especially if it includes white-label applications.

XR Hackathons, such as MIT Reality Hack, are a great way to immerse yourself in the Virtual Reality ecosystem and learn from others. These events often showcase the newest technologies and techniques that you can then put to the test in your hackathon project! Moreover, XR hackathons also serve as fabulous networking opportunities. Most attendees either work in the VR industry or would like to, and it's not unheard of for individuals to receive job offers because of the connections they made at a hackathon.

Constant learning and staying updated with the latest VR trends and technologies is crucial for establishing expertise in the field. Regularly engaging in professional development such as attending workshops, webinars, and conferences has been instrumental plays a role to growth as a VR professional.

La technologie et donc le matériel évolue sans cesse, il est donc primordial pour nous créateurs d'expériences de s'informer des nouvelles possibilités et capacités. Pour plusieurs projets nous avons et nous auront besoins de créer des solutions, fabriquer des simulateurs ou des systèmes pour pouvoir filmer de manière différentes. La 360° et la VR apporte ces contraintes et permet aussi de trouver des solutions. C'est ainsi qu'on apprend! Il faut expérimenter, essayer et parfois se rendre compte que ça ne fonctionne pas pour trouver mieux. C'est ça le rôle d'un expert VR, savoir de quoi l'on parle et pour savoir il faut mettre les mains dans le cambouis.

Collaborative articles, such as the one you're reading now, serve as an excellent outlet to showcase your knowledge and connect with others in the XR community. Explore the topics that are being discussed in the space and that you care about most, develop your own perspective, and share it! XR is still in its infancy, and the industry needs diverse perspectives to ensure that it matures in an inclusive manner. So, get out there and share yours!

Yes, all these steps/recommendations are valid, but to me, helping/teaching others, sometimes for free, is what makes a difference. We learn from others as we teach them. That is, by teaching them, we on the other hand are learning how to teach, what to focus on, and how to better serve them.