September 2021
Beginner to intermediate
292 pages
5h 41m
English
book
Beginning Windows Mixed Reality Programming: For HoloLens and Mixed Reality Headsets
by Sean Ong, Varun Kumar Siddaraju
Overview
Develop applications and experiences for Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 and other Windows mixed reality devices. This easy-to-follow guide removes the mystery behind creating amazing augmented reality and virtual reality experiences. Mixed reality development tools and resources are provided.
Beginning Windows Mixed Reality Programming, 2nd edition clearly explains all the nuances of mixed reality software development. You will learn how to create 3D objects and holograms, interact with holograms using voice commands and hand gestures, use spatial mapping and 3D spatial sound, build with toolkits such as Microsoft's Mixed Reality Toolkit and Unity’s AR Foundation and XR Platform, create intuitive user interfaces, and make truly awe-inspiring mixed reality experiences. This newly revised edition also includes updated content for HoloLens 2 development, including tutorials for new interactions such as hand tracking and eye tracking.
- Prototype ideas quickly for the HoloLens 2 and Windows mixed reality devices
- Get started with Unity, the preferred tool for developing 3D experiences
- Locate and import 3D models for your project, or make your own
- Use spatial sound, voice commands, gestures, hand tracking, and eye tracking
- Build with Microsoft's Mixed Reality Toolkit and other toolkits to make apps the easy way
- Publish to the Windows Store and make money from your app
Who This Book Is For
Programmers looking to quickly learn how to create experiences for HoloLens 2. Also for programmers interested in building applications for the growing crop of virtual reality devices that support the Windows Mixed Reality platform.
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