How I Became A Professional VR Developer

[@deedoo4334]

I have been a software dev for many years. Now, at the ripe, but hopefully not mouldy, age of 59 I am switching to XR and possibly digital twins. I am not “there” yet, but I will be soon. If I can do it, anyone can! Stay focused, dedicated, and enjoy the challenge!

[@DattakiranAnde]

hello @deedoo4334, i have huge interest in digital twin and its applications, i have got a cs degree. is there a path i can take up to get there in XR/digital twin space? currently i am preparing for an SDET role for any entry into tech.

[@BigPapaVerde17]

Any update from a year ago?

[@ninjaoftherift1620]

I'm a computer engineering student at age of 24 I'm doing a post bacc. I did web development and IT in my first degree trying to switch into embbeded systems and hardware because it's more hands on not just programming numbers on a screen. How interactive is VR?

[@KenRossPhotography]

Almost exactly the same path I took getting into software development during the emergence of the PC back in the early 80s. I see the VR landscape as history repeating and it's pretty exciting to be back on the leading edge of emerging tech that is going to change the landscape yet again.

[@acasta]

Thanks Justin! I'd be keen to hear more about the enterprise side of VR dev, and how you'd recommend getting in touch with clients, besides creating a VR youtube channel :). I imagine the apps are quite different from games, it'd be good to know what type of apps clients are typically looking for to get an idea of what skills would be needed before trying to take on client jobs.

[@KeithAndersch]

Nearly a year ago, I had quit my job (yeah, not the brightest idea but was a needed change) to take a class on VR development in Unity and then focus on XR. I've wandered off that path since, need to make it back. Thanks for sharing your personal path to where you are today. Fun fact: I also failed physics in college! LOL But I was already on the CS path, just took a slightly different degree.

[@jusonlovely]

Hi thanks for the video 😊 I recently had my very first VR experience and it blew my mind! I currently work within city/urban planning and I wanna shift into tech and make VR experiences. I’m not really interested in making games but I’d like to create immersive experiences of what cities or places can look like. I have no idea where to start and what courses or software to search for or look into. Any advice? Thank you!

[@DattakiranAnde]

hiii, @jusonlovely, i have a huge interest in smart sustainable cities ...planning, design etc, i have a CS degree., It might be vague is there a path i can take to be more involved in urban planning with my tech background?

[@jaredsluss2239]

Hi! Can you let me know any updates on this? I have my masters in urban planning & am trying to see how VR can be used practically.

[@iconoclass]

Intriguing story, awesome to hear! I'm glad you shared it! I'm still in college for a Comp Sci degree but it is going to take longer than four years due to deceptive degree requirements. I also failed physics, lol. I've messed around in Unity for years making scenes without much code, but I picked up Hurricane VR and Auto Hand during the Asset Store's Black Friday sale! I'm finally starting to mess around with them and hoping I can start making VR games soon! Thanks for passing on your knowledge Justin, it's super helpful!

[@SumR4ndom]

Okay Justin im going to jump on that black Friday sale and give your course a good crack. Hoping at the age of 47 that i can finally live that dream of creating an open world game. Look forward to making new friends in this VR community :)

[@JustinPBarnett]

🙌🏻🔥

[@JustinPBarnett]

Make a VR Game in this FREE Tutorial Series (includes Asset Download): www.vrcreators.io/the-confident-vr-dev

[@yellowice0]

I was lucky enough to experience VR with one of the original VIVE headsets in VR chat a week after my brother got it after pre-ordering it, I bought it from him when he decided he wanted to upgrade to a INDEX, but all of it felt so amazing, I really enjoyed drawing with markers in 3D and it's why I'm watching this right now, from several years of a likeness for a certain part of VR to a game, this is where it all begins, I know basics of blender cause of avatar creation and some web design along with sounds for youtube videos, but coding has not been my strong suit, so I'm hoping that I can at least make something decent for what I have in mind given I pour enough time into it with learning.

[@snoopie51]

What’s your VR company? I’m looking to start my own vr/special effects company or join a startup.

[@JustinPBarnett]

Spatial Ape! spatialape.com

[@supercareappliancerepair8538]

I’d like to start VR/AR studio. I have no experience, but I plan to hire all the talent necessary to perform all development tasks while I work on sales. Any thoughts or advice? How can we connect? Thanks for the great content!

[@JustinPBarnett]

You'll either need a LOT of money for development or to be best friends with a developer and an artist.

[@omololusoetan8018]

Hi there, I'm a recent graduate of architecture looking to transition into immersive technologies. Any Advice for a total beginner?

[@arthurg8515]

Where's the quizz? I can't find it in the description

[@ryanbeazley9079]

i'd like to know if its possible to have a 40-50 player maximum lmmo rpg to be made with oculus current things i would like to know more, espescially how to the input and how you make your own for your games i'm pretty new and wanted to make one within reason\

[@MarleeG]

I appreciate this video!!

[@NasuKasha]

Have a question, does the headset technology maters, when developing something? Means if u develop a game, VR training or wherever, is only going to work in the technology of the headsets you choose to test?

[@SophieDeMatteis]

Hi Justin, nice to meet you I am interested in becoming a VR Developer and my background its pretty much related with the creative side and desing in 3d generating all kind of stuff in those areas, so I would love to know if you know about some cool digital school in the US or somewhere to apply to get that knoledge. Thank you so much, Sophie

[@JustinPBarnett]

I think SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) has an online portion. Know several people who went there and loved it

[@SophieDeMatteis]

@@JustinPBarnett Ty Justin!

[@gridtac2911]

my first VR headset... Oculus DK1. Don't regret it at all, and that was in 2013ish.

[@comicbookguygamecat]

I want to be a vr developer have a few ideas so i take the quiz when i have time to so and also i have no experience in game development.

[@carmenpuhlmann9565]

There is this college in Edmonton that I’m interested in but I just wanted you to look at it to see if it is a good college to go into design Vr games, the college is called pixel blue

[@davidpineda9964]

hey justin, great video. I am still in shock seeing you at XRTERRA's bootcamp because I followed your youtube channel before hand. what I learned about VR is trial and error.. lots of trial and errors. I am currently working on photon multi player integration to unity. - Love daviethedev Davie XR

[@heenashaikh8422]

Your video is very helpful. Thanks. I am inspired by you. As I have just started learning and starting my journey in Immersive Technology. I am quite confused about which laptop should I buy or which one should be best suited for this. I'm looking for a Mac Book Pro-M2 processor, is it worth it for AR/VR development? If not which one should I choose?

[@MirosawDubaj]

Lol, I failed physics too, currently a software developer looking into VR xD

[@JustinPBarnett]

Ayyy nice!

[@iconoclass]

lol same, except I'm still a student xD

[@thephenomenon3705]

What kind of sources need to learn proper VR development???If you kindly tell me,it will helps me a lot.

[@okwedave]

I'm so interested, and I'm ready to know how you became a professional VR developer. How do I keep in touch???

[@ForeverInProfitsLLC]

love vr devolpment

[@jimliacone1832]

I have a project we need help with.

[@jimliacone1832]

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[@tofuboy9269]

is 26yo too old now to switch from data analyst to VR dev?

[@JustinPBarnett]

Not at all! We're just now starting off!

[@EdwardsRaidell-d3x]

Full dive VR can happen right now just partner with me and Ill send the equipment to you sorry if Im not clear enough

[@magnefficientgaming4327]

i'd need a path

[@capitaljay1]

It also took me 2 times to pass physics in college lol

[@JustinPBarnett]

It's a rough class 😅

[@nox5282]

The video does not really fit into the title. Yes sure how you got the gigs etc is interesting but you said nothing about the technical side. Nothing about 3d modelling, you mentioned unity, but you never got past that and making more performance sensitive applications? How do you find inspiration for your projects etc.

[@JustinPBarnett]

What do you mean? How I got gigs is literally how I became a professional VR dev, lol. Tutorials like how to use Unity, 3D model, or make optimized games were out of scope for this video.

[@nox5282]

@@JustinPBarnett i see you got allot of growing to do mentally, instead of defending yourself, either don’t respond or thank me for my input. From the title I expect a high level overview of the path you took. Instead of I just joined a group of developers, say what is relevant to most.

[@MetaverseAdventures]

This looks interesting as I am curious how you became a professional developer. I am not sure if I am considered a professional developer or not as I started from zero when the first COVID lockdown happened when my old career died (independant IT Management Consulting) and I started learning development and now have the 6th highest rated title on App Lab making money. Does that make me a professional developer? I do not feel like I am as I have never taken a course on any of the things I am doing, just KZbin videos like yours and similar. On that, thank you Justin for the content and paying it forward.

[@Rick-ng3lr]

Frenzy vr? Noice. Maybe you could share your growth/progress on youtube or a blogpost.

[@Hamza-xc9kb]

Very Good future of VR. Next Bitcoin.

[@JustinPBarnett]

Lol that'll come for sure. It'll all integrate with one another

[@Hamza-xc9kb]

@@JustinPBarnett Agreed!

[@dorash5780]

Dude, your last 9 videos are about philosophical discussions and self promotion. Lets drop the talking and start developing!

[@DG-jq2jq]

Out of focus =/

[@JustinPBarnett]

Close your eyes and listen 😜

[@Rick-ng3lr]

Lol, are you serious 😂

[@futurebound7456]

hi what’s your email? I’m interested in working for you i’m a college student

[@JustinPBarnett]

Chech the business email on the channel

[@futurebound7456]

@@JustinPBarnett ​ I sent you a email but you haven't replied back ;( my last name is melton and i go to georgia southern university