The world is advancing faster than ever it has before and it is hard to keep over the day to day technological advancement. So at any given time, there is a need to keep updated according to the latest technology especially if you are an investor, as it is the job of the investor to know the changing environment and work accordingly and nowadays investors are investing largely in the AR and VR technology.
In present times, people are engaged in the screens, video games, smartphones to a great extent. The Demand for AR/VR Developer is on very huge demand, So the market for AR and VR is increasing day by day. The market for AR and VR is expected to be 215 billion dollars in 2022.
VR, i.e. virtual reality is a concept which changes your surroundings completely and takes you in another world with the help of using headsets. In simple terms, it emerges you into a totally different world. In this, you enter into a totally different world which you feel like real but in actual it is virtual.
It refers to the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment of which we become a part and can experience and live that part. SENSORAMA is referred to as the origin of VR technology. Google cardboard, galaxy VR etc are some of the examples of VR. On the other hand AR, i.e. augmented reality can be said as the next step to virtual reality.
It does not change your present surroundings but adds a display in your present surroundings itself. It means it adds things into the existing world. It enhances the real world by adding virtual things in it. So, it mixes the real world with the virtual world and hence, often referred to as mixed reality. Games like Pokémon Go and application like Snapchat is an example of augmented reality. Augmented reality is quite expensive than virtual reality.
So, virtual reality takes us into a totally different world and we forget about our present surroundings whereas, AR enhances and adds to our present surroundings.Also, VR requires a headset which takes us into the virtual world whereas, AR does not require headsets, use of lenses also is sufficient for AR. Hence, both are quite different from each other but both are growing at a fast rate in this advanced technological world.
As the scope for AR and VR technology is growing at a fast pace but the AR and VR industries are still at its initial stage and not growing and developing so the scope and opportunities for AR and VR developers at this time is great. But a lot of programming and technical skills are required to become AR or VR developer. For becoming an AR or VR developer you should be specialized in the 3D area. One should be familiar with various programming languages like JAVA, C#, C++, C etc. One should have knowledge about content development, program designing, 3D modelling, software designing skills, 360-degree photos and videos, and about mathematics and geometry.
EXCELLENT PROGRAMMING SKILLS
Knowledge about various programming skills like JAVA, C++, C, C#, etc is required for the AR and VR developers. They need to have sound knowledge about these languages so that they can do the coding and program the games, apps etc.
DEEP SOFTWARE SKILLS
The AR and VR developers should also have knowledge about software designing and the use of various software. He must be able to design its software for its own game and should also be able to program it.
CREATIVE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
They should also have knowledge of developing 3D content. They must have knowledge about 3D designing and animation tools. They should also continuously keep a check on the 3D modelling or 3D content and should be able to make necessary changes as required. They should have knowledge of animation tools and techniques. Knowledge in the animation and graphics will help them to make the content look more attractive and interesting. They must also be able to design the 3D engines rather than using other 3D engines. For all this, they will require a complete specialized knowledge in the 3D area.
3D PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
The AR and VR developers must also have sufficient knowledge about the 3D cameras. They must know how to operate 3D cameras and pictures and also have enough knowledge about it. As in the AR and VR technology we get the 360-degree view of the film or video, as the video or film which we are seeing has been clicked in the 360-degree view. So, the AR and VR developers must know about it.
VISUALISATION IS THE KEY
They should have excellent visualization skills and techniques.
HARDWARE KNOWLEDGE IS AN ASSET
The AR and VR developers must have engineering skills and qualifications specifically in electric and computer science field for the purpose of coding, eye-tracking and for rendering other technological services.
ELEVATE TRAINING
It is a program that provides training to individuals in the social, technological, environmental areas. The developers should take proper training of various specialized skills like software designing, hardware development, content development, 3D modelling, 3D scanning, 360-degree photos and videos, visualization etc. Proper training of such techniques will help an AR and VR developer to work more effectively and efficiently.
These were the various skills and techniques which are required to become an AR and VR developer. However, both AR and VR are growing in today’s advanced technology. But augmented reality is kind of more successful that virtual reality in future. As it can be said as the next step to VR as it mixes both the actual reality and virtual reality.
Also, the AR and VR developers should be experts in their own fields in order to enhance their industries. Whether he is a fresher or an experienced one, he should have various skills mentioned above. Also, different kinds of technical skills are required depending on the level the AR and VR developers are working. Hence, one should be trained accordingly and acquire the skills and techniques required for his job.
