Gracia has seamlessly integrated three swift Dynamic Gaussian Splats on PC VR, enabling instant access to volumetric captured scenes for users to experiment with immediately.
The three volumetric clips are titled Spinning Dancer (lasting 29 seconds), Household Second (a duration of 19 seconds), and a captivating 8-second sequence called Shadow Boxing. You can effortlessly navigate these immersive environments using a thumbstick or simply walk around your room in tandem with your physical body – they’re genuinely volumetric scenes.
Don’t expect to witness significant dwell occasion volumes being volumetrically streamed using this technology anytime soon, unless you’re prepared to take control of the process yourself.
According to Gracia, the intricate process involved capturing each clip using advanced 3D scanning technology and expensive studio equipment, which required an astonishing six minutes of training time per individual figure. That translates to an astonishing amount of AWS compute time, equivalent to weeks per minute, even if parallelization significantly reduces the actual processing time – a substantial value nonetheless.
The additional storage required by these high-speed video clips amounts to a staggering 300 megabytes per second in terms of dimension. Theoretically, streaming this type of content would require a robust internet connection, specifically a 2.4-gigabit one, which is still a rare commodity for most users. Gracia anticipates a compression boost of at least one order of magnitude within the next 12 months, enabling seamless access via modern high-speed internet connections. The company is additionally investigating the potential of cloud-based virtual reality (VR) streaming technology.
Despite the current resolution, there remains a significant multi-minute decompression period. According to Gracia, the primary motivation behind this decision is to conserve a substantial amount of AWS storage bandwidth; as a result, they are currently reassessing this approach.
Despite the delay, these minutes proved to be thoroughly worthwhile. With Gracia’s innovative volumetric clips offering a captivating preview of the future for entertainment and leisure, those with a gaming PC and VR headset are urged to experience it firsthand without delay.
Gracia is available for free download on Steam, compatible with any VR headset supported by SteamVR, as well as Oculus Quest devices via Steam Link, Air Link, or Digital Desktop. Gracia still exists as a standalone option for Quest 3 and Quest 3S, with the startup intending to bring this feature to standalone devices in the long run.
