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by Nanetteljackson 1925 days ago
Hi Gustaf, Thanks for your question.

Venu is a virtual reality application that includes characters, also called avatars, controlled by each person who enters Venu via the Venu software application.

If I enter Venu using my Oculus Quest VR headset, I will be able to use my Quest controllers in my hands to move my arms and gesture with my hands, and raise my arms over my head. I can also enter Venu using my Windows or Mac computer, but I won't be able to move my arms or hands.

With my Quest VR headset, using my hand controllers, I can move my avatar around in Venu, so that my avatar can walk up to another avatar (manipulated by another human person) and start a conversation. Via the Quest hand controllers, I can use the left joystick (on my controller) to move my avatar forwards, backwards, or sideways and I can use the Y button to teleport my avatar to another location in Venu in my sight. I can also use the right controller joystick to pivot or turn my avatar to face different directions.

On the computer, I can use my mouse to point my avatar in the direction I'd like to walk to, then use the "W" key or the up arrow key to move my avatar forward, toward my destination.

Wearing headphones with a microphone while on the computer, will make my voice sound clearer to others in Venu from my avatar.

We have also meticulously worked on the spatial audio within Venu. When standing within conversation distance with other avatars, facing each other, our avatar group will be able to hear each other well. But, as I step away from my group, their voices will fade and eventually I won't be able to hear my group.

The Auditorium also has a special accommodation for audio coming from the stage. If I am a speaker on stage, I can be heard by every other avatar / person in the auditorium, but not outside the auditorium. The audience will also be muted during presentations or panelists discussion on the stage. There is a large screen behind the stage for the audience to see. On stage, there is a smaller presenter screen that is sync'd to the large screen. The presenter can upload Powerpoint presentations or movies (anything that can be played from a computer) to the team at Venu to serve up during the event.

Hope that answers your question. Don't hesitate to ask more questions. Thank you!