VR Programmer

Search no more ! open this link and you'll find the name of several programming packages.

It would be interesting if anyone in the CR4 community has experience in this. Several times in my life I made attempts to use VRML. I always found virtually no link between reality and media hype. There are incredible examples of games and other simulations but it seems like the learning curve and amount of effort required is still pretty steep.

Your might have your task well defined. If so then this next comment might not apply to you. In general people asking questions like you just asked really need to start with both the research and finding someone who can help them create a definition and specifications for the task to be done. It is very possible that you will be faced with many really good ways to fail and never get a chance to work on the path to success.

If you provide more specifics in your question then people might be able to be more specific in their answers.

Reality to mean the concept of perception put forth by the human brain to vilify existence?

Beats the heck out of me.

As far as I know, there is no computer language called Virtual Reality. Virtual Reality is an application which may be written in any computer language such as C, C++, Java, etc. It involves creating objects with enough fidelity that the user can easily imagine them to be real, and usually has feedback of the users position and perspective to inforce the illusion.

"Where could I find e programmer that is capable of writing in language?"

Have you tried a virtual software lab?

Alright, just kidding, but are you serious? Do you have a set of specifications written for your application? Just what do you need, an engineer or a coder? If not, then I can see why no one is taking you seriously.

There are legions of software engineers and coders available for hire, but you need to get your ducks in a row first, starting with some form of written document that describes the high-level requirements, the target platform, etc., so the guy writing the code knows what the end work product is supposed to be and then they can give you estimates of time and money.

Maybe in the 2nd life....people can be bought on the cheap....but it only works in their world....what world are you from?

Dear Guru, I don't understand your comment? Why do you think I want to "buy people cheap"? If I want a plumber, I asked for a plumber. Why can I not ask for the services of a programmer?

Let us look at some things you could change and maybe help yourself better:-

1) Where do you live? Having a programmer near to home is ALWAYS a good idea.....YOU CAN TALK IN THE SAME LANGUAGE OVER COFFEE!!

2) It appears that you joined CR4, probably to ask this question, so where is your business plan and full description?

3) As you probably now know, the question you are asking is "too loose", you need to be specific. what do you want to achieve? what programming package do you want to use? what hardware platform do you want it to run on? Find out what packages are generally used for VR programming, that will improve the possibility of finding someone. Then possibly you can find a programmer willing to start work.

4) How are you going to pay him or her.....how much? how often? Results? Milestones?

In such cases as this, I usually suggest that you learn to program yourself, attend courses, night school or whatever is available in the country where you live. That is the only way to REALLY keep this to yourself....

Keeping all your personal information secret means that probably NO ON CAN ACTUALLY HELP YOU IN ANY WAY!! Which is what already happened!! No big surprise there!!

So "come out" and see if that helps you further, also, just for fun, find yourself a suitable Avatar, thats simply fun to have on CR4!! A VR one maybe?

Andy, you can read well between the lines! Very clever. Regarding the points set out:

1. Unfortunately for me, I am living in a third world country (South Africa) and all the resources are not available.

2. I do have a business plan and funds for paying for this project. It will be finalized once I found the right person.

3. I agree that the question is "loose", Bruce Florida also pointed it out BUT: my idea is so simple yet brilliant, and at this point I doN't want to give to much info.

I can say this much: that all the software is available and in the market, the only missing link is this virtual reality realm that is missing.

Thank you for the feed back.

Best of luck.

I am sure that there are good programmers available where you are, and a good one needs to be "contracted".

But having learned programming (mostly self taught) almost 40 years ago, and still doing the odd request nowadays when I feel like it, is if you are at least of a "normal" level with mathematics, give yourself a few months and your nose to the grindstone and do it yourself.....cheaper and the security is the best!!

That may be the longterm best idea.....

Gwen,

This is excellent advise.

Thank you. You are totally right by thinking I have no clue about software creation. It is out of my field of work. I am in the engineering sector. The only experience that I have in programming was way back in my student days (30 years ago),and we merely touch the subject.

That is why I advice to go speak with a university professor in the domain.

He will be able to help you find the right partner to work this out.

Good luck, the future is still for those who dare.

What kind of engineering sector?

Every engineering discipline I know uses the same design cycle as the next, including software.

Generally, that is starting with a series documents that describe the project in very high-level (30,000 feet level) and devolve down to low-level details in subsequent documents.

The usual set of documents are SOW or System High Level requirements --> SDD (High Level) --> SDD (Low Level) --> Test Vectors --> Test Documents

The same goes for hardware development if applicable.

SOW = Statement of Work
SDD = Software Design Document

This is standard engineering discipline. Follow up with verification and validation testing and release.