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Jeremy McCurdy
​Getting started with Virtual Reality (VR) development: It's not as scary as you think!
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Presentation Synopsis:
Virtual Reality (VR)  is the new frontier for interactive media. New doesn't necessarily mean difficult, however! In this talk, learn about the tools and technologies used to develop games and interactive experiences for the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Samsung Gear VR.
 



Speaker’s Bio:

A seasoned game developer, Jeremy has created award-winning work for clients such as Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, CBC, and HarperCollins. He has worked on REDspace's own original games published by Big Fish and Chillingo. Alongside working at REDspace, Jeremy's knowledge is well-recognized within the development community. He wrote and published a programming book titled "Haxe Game Development Essentials". A true gamer and Game Jam addict, Jeremy has taken part in the Ludum Dare, Indies Vs Pewdiepie Game Jam, the Something Awful Game Jam, and several REDspace Game Jams.  

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2018
  • Home
  • Registration
  • 2018 Program
    • Morning Keynote Speaker
    • Lunch Keynote Speaker
    • 2018 Session One >
      • Jean-Claude Beaudry
      • John Robertson
      • Chris Fullerton
      • Bill Carroll
      • Ian Ghent
    • 2018 Session Two >
      • Danielle Comeau
      • Stephen Smith
      • Martha Wenc
      • Andrew Pery
      • Mini-panel - Evolution of Technology
    • 2018 Session Three >
      • Charles Villanyi Bokor
      • Melanie Gallant
      • Mini-panel PM Stories
      • Tim Dickinson
      • James Slupsky
    • 2018 Session Four >
      • Perry McLeod
      • John Buckley
      • Emad Rizkalla
      • Michelle Murray
  • Sponsor
  • FAQ
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • PDS Committee
  • Previous Events
    • Photo Gallery
    • 2017 Program >
      • Ted Graham Keynote Speaker
      • 2017 Executive Panel >
        • Fawn Annan - Moderator
        • Peter Burns
        • Sandra Cascadden
        • Roman Coba
        • Spiro Bokolas
        • Jeremy Wubs
      • 2017 Session One >
        • Dianne Gaudet
        • Kevin Schwenker
        • Brenda Fay
        • Matthew Leach
        • Jeremy McCurdy
      • 2017 Session Two >
        • Katalin Allen
        • Victor Zhu
        • Gary Cox
        • Robin Veinotte
        • Nathan Dennison
      • 2017 Session Three >
        • Ian MacNeil and Carrie Forbes
        • John Trites
        • Teri Fearn
        • Brian Fanning
        • Anas Aman
      • 2017 Session Four >
        • Victoria Mcintosh
        • John Robertson
        • Emily Hemlow
        • Jordan Kyriakidis
        • Patrick Rogers
    • 2016 Program >
      • 2016 Keynotes >
        • Jennifer Gillivan - Opening Keynote
        • Perry Monaco - Lunch Keynote
      • 2016 Session One >
        • Ian MacVicar
        • Natalie Doyle Oldfield
        • Victor Zhu
        • Grant Sullivan and Greg Foran
      • 2016 Session Two >
        • Livia Botyanszki Boss
        • Ron RIchard
        • Patricia Uptegrove
        • Dale Kehler and Lynn Clark
      • 2016 Session Three >
        • Catherine Vardy
        • Devin Cameron and Melissa Reid
        • Steve Caseley
        • Victoria McIntosh 2016
      • 2016 Session Four >
        • Louise Harris
        • Mike Frenette
        • Stephen Doiron
        • Tim Pratt
    • 2015 Program >
      • 2015 Session One
      • 2015 Session Two
      • 2015 Session Three
      • 2015 Session Four
    • 2014 Presentations
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    • 2013 Workshops
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    • 2012 Workshops
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