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Launch HN: Venu (YC W21) – True-to-Life 3D Virtual Trade Shows

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Re: Launch HN: Venu (YC W21) – True-to-Life 3D Virtual Trade Shows

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Post by paulirwin »

JeremyCLam wrote: post #13
paulirwin wrote: post #11

This looks great! A few questions, that I normally would email to you, but figured they could be helpful to others here: 1. What are the capabilities for the presentations? Can you present video, screen share (code), etc? What about showing the video of the presenter? 2. Can you choose the layout of the exhibition hall if you only have i.e. 6 sponsors, so it doesn't look too empty? 3. Is audio spatial, so you don't h…

Hey Paul, thanks for the thorough questions and feedback! We can go over the questions in more detail at the demo 12pm PST. Download: https://www.venu3d.com/downloads.html ) 1. Yes to all. It's just a screenshare, so you can share anything, slides, video, webcam. 2. Yes, everything you see is customizable to the event organizer's needs. 3. Yes, we have 3D spatial audio meticulously tuned to allow you to speak with th…

I wish I could have made it today. I'll certainly be reaching out for more information.

Re: Launch HN: Venu (YC W21) – True-to-Life 3D Virtual Trade Shows

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Post by duskwuff »

bberenberg wrote: post #4

Second Life for Enterprise. Serious question though, how do you handle moderation?

Or rather, Second Life for Enterprise again. Corporate business sims were briefly a "thing" around 2007-2008, e.g:

https://www.computerworld.com/article/2545037/the-top-eight-...

They died off shortly thereafter, partially as a result of the financial crisis, and partially as businesses realized there was very little real interest in "the company web site, except with crude 3D models".

Re: Launch HN: Venu (YC W21) – True-to-Life 3D Virtual Trade Shows

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Post by Nanetteljackson »

Grustaf wrote: post #25

Maybe this is a stupid question but how does it work? The characters seem to walk around, gesticulate etc, how do you control all that?

Hi Gustaf, Thanks for your question.

Venu is a virtual reality application that includes characters, also called avatars, controlled by each person who enters Venu via the Venu software application.

If I enter Venu using my Oculus Quest VR headset, I will be able to use my Quest controllers in my hands to move my arms and gesture with my hands, and raise my arms over my head. I can also enter Venu using my Windows or Mac computer, but I won't be able to move my arms or hands.

With my Quest VR headset, using my hand controllers, I can move my avatar around in Venu, so that my avatar can walk up to another avatar (manipulated by another human person) and start a conversation. Via the Quest hand controllers, I can use the left joystick (on my controller) to move my avatar forwards, backwards, or sideways and I can use the Y button to teleport my avatar to another location in Venu in my sight. I can also use the right controller joystick to pivot or turn my avatar to face different directions.

On the computer, I can use my mouse to point my avatar in the direction I'd like to walk to, then use the "W" key or the up arrow key to move my avatar forward, toward my destination.

Wearing headphones with a microphone while on the computer, will make my voice sound clearer to others in Venu from my avatar.

We have also meticulously worked on the spatial audio within Venu. When standing within conversation distance with other avatars, facing each other, our avatar group will be able to hear each other well. But, as I step away from my group, their voices will fade and eventually I won't be able to hear my group.

The Auditorium also has a special accommodation for audio coming from the stage. If I am a speaker on stage, I can be heard by every other avatar / person in the auditorium, but not outside the auditorium. The audience will also be muted during presentations or panelists discussion on the stage. There is a large screen behind the stage for the audience to see. On stage, there is a smaller presenter screen that is sync'd to the large screen. The presenter can upload Powerpoint presentations or movies (anything that can be played from a computer) to the team at Venu to serve up during the event.

Hope that answers your question. Don't hesitate to ask more questions. Thank you!

Re: Launch HN: Venu (YC W21) – True-to-Life 3D Virtual Trade Shows

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Post by Nanetteljackson »

paulirwin wrote: post #23
JeremyCLam wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hey Paul, thanks for the thorough questions and feedback! We can go over the questions in more detail at the demo 12pm PST. Download: https://www.venu3d.com/downloads.html ) 1. Yes to all. It's just a screenshare, so you can share anything, slides, video, webcam. 2. Yes, everything you see is customizable to the event organizer's needs. 3. Yes, we have 3D spatial audio meticulously tuned to allow you to speak with th…

I wish I could have made it today. I'll certainly be reaching out for more information.

Hi Paul, Sorry we missed you today. Yes, please reach out to us on our web site, https://venu3d.com.

Thank you.

Re: Launch HN: Venu (YC W21) – True-to-Life 3D Virtual Trade Shows

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Post by Nanetteljackson »

de_nied wrote: post #26
bberenberg wrote: post #4

Second Life for Enterprise. Serious question though, how do you handle moderation?

You ever hear of SimB2B? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP0B3e49U3g

No. Venu is a virtual reality software that provides the virtual convention space for trade shows, exhibits, fairs, and conferences that normally takes place in person at SF Moscone Center or Las Vegas Convention Center. Our target customers are event professionals who help corporations and associations organize events that have expo and speaking components. Thank you.
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