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Hi Marcus. It would be nice to have some idea going in for what the requirements are. - I have to admit, I don't understand why I can't preview the 3D experien

Hi Marcus. It would be nice to have some idea going in for what the requirements are. - I have to admit, I don't understand why I can't preview the 3D experiences right on my computer. - Likewise, when I try the QR code on my iPhone 6 ... well, I'm hardly surprised to not see anything in 3D, but it wouldn't hurt to have a little more detail than "Scan this QR code on your iPhone or iPad." I suppose I could mention that I've done some game development and a little bit of VR/AR, but have never heard of the USDZ file format before.

schappim 5y ago
Hi there! USDZ is the format that Apple is backing for VR/AR delivery (developed by Pixar)[1]. We're betting that it is what is going to be used in any Apple headset. Right now you can't easily view USDZs in the browser (the format is a moving target), however Apple is making strides to make it available with the proposed Model element[2]. We were doing some USDZ --> GLTF converstion (GLTF being a format that will work in the browser), but it is jankey (technical term). I have not tried an iPhone 6 yet. I will have to pry it from my children's hands and remove a layer of cheese and excretions before I do. I've made a video on how to do this via the browser here[3]. TBH, the experience a heap better in the iOS App (currently in testflight) [4]. [1] https://graphics.pixar.com/usd/release/wp_usdz.html https://graphics.pixar.com/usd/release/wp_usdz.html (seem to have cert issues) [2] https://github.com/WebKit/explainers/tree/main/model https://github.com/WebKit/explainers/tree/main/model [3] https://usdz.app/screencasts/getting-started https://usdz.app/screencasts/getting-started [4] https://testflight.apple.com/join/VteIxFd7 https://testflight.apple.com/join/VteIxFd7
- schappim 5y ago
  Oh, I should also mention, HEICs are your friend (as they have depth, and accelerometer data embedded in the file format).

schappim 5y ago

Hi there! USDZ is the format that Apple is backing for VR/AR delivery (developed by Pixar)[1]. We're betting that it is what is going to be used in any Apple headset. Right now you can't easily view USDZs in the browser (the format is a moving target), however Apple is making strides to make it available with the proposed Model element[2]. We were doing some USDZ --> GLTF converstion (GLTF being a format that will work in the browser), but it is jankey (technical term). I have not tried an iPhone 6 yet. I will have to pry it from my children's hands and remove a layer of cheese and excretions before I do. I've made a video on how to do this via the browser here[3]. TBH, the experience a heap better in the iOS App (currently in testflight) [4]. [1] https://graphics.pixar.com/usd/release/wp_usdz.html https://graphics.pixar.com/usd/release/wp_usdz.html (seem to have cert issues) [2] https://github.com/WebKit/explainers/tree/main/model https://github.com/WebKit/explainers/tree/main/model [3] https://usdz.app/screencasts/getting-started https://usdz.app/screencasts/getting-started [4] https://testflight.apple.com/join/VteIxFd7 https://testflight.apple.com/join/VteIxFd7

schappim 5y ago
Oh, I should also mention, HEICs are your friend (as they have depth, and accelerometer data embedded in the file format).