I was contacted by a Belgium artist, Natural Warp, to collaborate using art I had created to be sold and used as NFTs in virtual reality.
The concept was new to me, but I’m always open to new ideas pushing the boundaries of art and technology. So, hopefully, I can explain this in a way that makes sense and isn’t too overwhelming for non-techies.
NFTs have been in the news a lot lately. So, hopefully, you know what those are. If not, here’s the definition in the dictionary.
All of the 360° NFTs created below are directly usable in a virtual reality space (such as SomniumSpace VR) where they can be read directly from your wallet containing your crypto assets (NFTs). They are then placed onto your virtual estate and can be visited by you and anyone that has access to that virtual place.
To give you an example, you can visit Natural Warp’s VR Gallery here.
The original art started off like this.
After some back and forth and manipulation, we agreed on using this image for the virtual reality texture.
From there, our first venture included a 360° NFT that was published on KnownOrigin.
Natural Warp then received an opportunity where he applied the art to a virtual race car that was auctioned on OpenSea.
Who will get the keys to this sweet #vr ride you can race on @SomniumSpace?! An art collab with @Natural_Warp #nft #NFTs #VirtualReality http://t.co/k09MfOf4h9 pic.twitter.com/mhyGIZAT7l
— REDIDEO – Multimedia Artist (@redideo) August 17, 2021
The owners of the NFT race cars can drive them around in a virtual space (such as Somnium Space) with a passenger. The doors even open like a Lamborghini!
The V-RACΞ auction and race was so popular, matching avatars were created to be sold as NFTs.
You can view more detailed shots of the avatar here.
Here’s a full breakdown on the V-RACΞ event and customizable car-matching crypto avatars.
Recap of the V-RACΞ release event with a full breakdown on what to expect from a pre-ordered customizable car-matching #cryptoavatar to be used in @SomniumSpace #VR
— Somnium Times (@SomniumTimes) October 22, 2021
Article: http://t.co/VhnchbvM0i pic.twitter.com/ij63deW6C4
And, that’s it for now. Hopefully, I’ll be adding more to this article soon.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or comment below.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more mad science art projects!
About The Author
With more than 20 years in digital media and marketing, Daniel Travers is the visionary owner of San Diego’s Redideo Studio. His expertise spans digital marketing, web design, video production, social media, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photo New Media from the Kansas City Art Institute, along with an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Communications from St. Louis Community College.
Upon his arrival in San Diego, Daniel became an integral part of an exceptionally successful digital team at iHeartMedia for nearly 14 years. During this time, he spearheaded the creation of multimedia content that consistently achieved millions of monthly impressions. Daniel’s collaborative work has also extended to renowned brands such as Disney, Hyundai, KIA, and more. He maintains a strong ongoing relationship with iHeartMedia while also providing his expertise to a diverse range of clients. Contact Daniel here.