VR Video Player
Custom VR player with 8K and branching narratives.
Lesson
Simple, intuitive UX wins over feature count in VR.
The lesson in full: The platform evolved from WebGL/Three.js to Unity, adding 8K playback and non-linear storytelling while keeping UX minimal.
What it is
At Stargate Media, I owned the VR video player development. Starting in 2015 with WebGL/Three.js and native Android (NDK), the codebase evolved to Unity with advanced features: 8K video playback on PC and non-linear storytelling (checkpoints for branching storylines or training). The UX principle throughout was to keep everything simple and intuitive.
Results
- 8K video support.
- Non-linear storytelling.
Tools and technologies
WebGL · Three.js · Android NDK · Unity
Lineage
Built on lessons from Web Development.
Lessons carried into Video Calls in XR, Spatial Inspection Video, Face-Tracking TV Avatar, 6DoF Photogrammetry Scenes, Auto-Navigated 360 Video, AR Video Portal, Low-Light VR Camera, VR Soccer Room, VR Drone Waypoints.