Neural Radiance Fields, or NeRFs, allow us to re-create 3D scenes using a set of input images with the help of AI/ML. NeRFs are becoming increasingly more popular in use with many apps available utilizing the technology. In this special presentation, we will learn about what NeRFs are and how they can be utilized by the XR industry.

Our featured speaker, Jonathan Stephens, Chief Evangelist from EveryPoint, will be sharing how to create NeRFs, with a walk-through on the ins and outs of making NeRFs. Jonathan was featured at Infinity Festival early this year covering how to utilize NeRFs in Hollywood. He will be covering key tips to help you compile  and explain how to capture good input imagery, walking through the GUI interface and explaining how to optimize your scene parameters. Jonathan will show us how NeRFs can be used in XR and how to optimize your NeRFs for VR and AR.

Our evening is an opportunity to learn, connect and engage with professionals facilitated by the VRARA, the world's largest VR/AR association. This free event is open to all seeking to network with VR/AR professionals, learn more about how VR and AR are being used in OC, and connect with other AR/VR organizations.

Jonathan Stephens is the Chief Evangelist and Marketing Director at EveryPoint. Beginning his career as a GIS analyst, Jonathan pivoted into computer vision and image processing technology as a solutions consultant focusing on solving inventory management and logistics problems for bulk material producers. In his current role at EveryPoint, Jonathan’s main focuses are in market discovery, research, and growing customer awareness through technical education.

NeRFs in XR featuring Jonathan Stephens