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HistoryMaker VR

Perform as a U.S. historical character in an immersive, virtual reality environment. Create your scene, pick your props, read your script, and export your performance in this VR content creation tool.

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Release Date:

Aug 12, 2020

Developer:

Schell Games

Publisher:

Schell Games

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Tracked Controller Support

Languages:

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔

Title: HistoryMaker VR
Genre: Education

Developer: Schell Games

Publisher: Schell Games

Release Date: Aug 12, 2020

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“The educational focus of HistoryMaker, though, combined with the fun that can come with play acting may make for a potent combination and comes just in time...”
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About This Software

Embody history in HistoryMaker VR, a virtual reality content creation tool where users can perform as famous figures from United States history.

It is easy to use:

Set up the scene, choose a character, and select props.
Import your script, start recording, and perform!
Export your performance.
Edit with the software of your choice, and share

Characters:
The application features eight diverse U.S. historical figures, spanning from the 1700s to modern day. (in chronological order)

Benjamin Franklin
Abigail Adams
Tecumseh
Abraham Lincoln
Harriet Tubman
Mark Twain (a.k.a. Samuel Clemens)
George Washington Carver
Sonia Sotomayor

Features:

Choose a scene and props to create your ideal performance. Get creative with the ‘green screen’ option, you can even add your own background later.
Sample speeches and activities are pre-loaded to get you comfortable using HistoryMaker VR.
Mirror Mode enables the performer to see exactly what they look like in VR and adjust their movements.
If you get stuck and need help, there’s a desktop complement made for educators and non-VR users to help the VR performer be successful.
Performers can review the video in VR before exporting the video. If another take is needed, the performer can jump right back in without deleting. After multiple takes, the performer can choose the best take to export.

For Educators:
HistoryMaker VR is the perfect complement for social studies, history, and civics classes in both middle and high school. This standards-aligned experience can be seamlessly integrated into classrooms. Lesson plans, sample activities, and implementation instructions are available for download.

System Requirements

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 or greater
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater
Storage: 500 MB available space
VR Support: Oculus PC

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater
Storage: 500 MB available space

HistoryMaker VR is supported in part by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program contract 99190019C0040 to Schell Games. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent views of the Institute or the U.S. Department of Education.

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