Focal Point VR - Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Focal Point VR Ltd.

Mission: Focal Point VR specializes in immersive telepresence and ultra high fidelity non-linear live streamed 360 video, bringing viewers into the heart of the action for events such as sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations.

Founded: No information is available.

Founder(s): No information is available.

Key People: No information is available.

Headquarters: Unit 10, Bramley Business Centre, Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, UK, GU5 0AZ

Number of Employees: No information is available.

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Known for: Focal Point VR is a world leader in immersive telepresence and live broadcast technologies, offering customized solutions and high-fidelity immersive live streaming experiences.

Products

Focal Point VR offers a range of products and technologies particularly in immersive video:

Immersive Live Streaming Technologies:

Description: Specializes in live-streaming high-fidelity 360-degree video in a non-linear format, helping audiences experience live events as if they were physically present.

Key Features:

Ultra-high fidelity video

360-degree non-linear streaming

Tailored solutions using proprietary design and technology

Weavr Platform:

Description: A platform using live and historical data to create personalized mixed-reality experiences for esports fans, integrating immersive experiences across multiple platforms.

Key Features:

Personalized mixed-reality experiences

Integration with live arenas and games

Hyper-personalized and interactive experiences

Recent Developments

1. BBL – VR Broadcast Trial:

A pilot series of VR video live-stream broadcasts covering selected BBL events in 2021, utilizing various VR resolutions and formats.

2. ROSS 360 – VR Special Project:

Demonstrated real-time 360° video relay from a VNRebel ship to a viewing dome in Paris, incorporating several advanced technologies and features such as gyro-stabilized cameras and sub-one-second latency streaming.

3. Virtual Veronese XR Special Project:

A VR-based artistic exhibition to highlight immersive technology in storytelling, developed for Oculus Quest 2 and incorporating high-resolution painting and space scanning. Exhibited at the National Gallery in London.

4. Saucerful of Secrets VR Production:

Handled VR effects for Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets live recording at the Roundhouse, employing 8k VR streaming and innovative effects.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Weavr Consortium:

Led by ESL, partnered with other industry leaders including Cybula, dock10, REWIND, University of York, and Future Visual, facilitating the development of immersive telepresence technologies for esports.

StoryFutures Collaboration:

Worked with StoryFutures and the National Gallery to develop the Virtual Veronese experience, illustrating their capability in cultural and artistic immersive experiences.

Contact Information

Phone: +44 (0)1483 363064

Email: hello@focalpointvr.com

Website: [www.focalpointvr.com](http://www.focalpointvr.com)

Overall, Focal Point VR stands out in the immersive telepresence and live streaming technology sector, with significant contributions and innovations across a variety of special projects and collaborative efforts.