How To Create VR

Discover. Learn. Create.

Discover hundreds of VR and AR tools and technologies, learn how to use them from professionals working in the industry, and build your next immersive experience through tutorials, podcast interviews, and live events.

Discover hundreds of tools. Learn from people already building. Create your next experience.

What You'll Find Here

A library built around three steps: discovering tools, learning from working professionals, and creating immersive projects of your own.

Discover VR & AR

Browse hundreds of tools and technologies, including game engines, used to start building high-end VR and AR experiences.

Learn From Professionals

Tutorials are taught by people working in the industry daily, covering Unity, Unreal Engine, Amazon Sumerian, WebVR and more.

Create Your Experience

Practice alongside presenters using real-world assets, then apply what you've learned to your own immersive project.

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From the Library

Taught By People Already Doing The Work

Tutorials and podcast interviews on HowToCreateVR.com come from programmers and producers active in VR, AR, and 360-degree video production. Episodes have included conversations like "Creating VR Games While Working Full Time with Alex State" (May 29, 2018) and "Shooting 400+ 360-Degree Videos In 1 Year at The NY Times with Tim Chaffee" (June 12, 2018) — practical accounts of building immersive work on real schedules.

Browse the Library

The world of virtual and augmented reality is expanding faster than ever, bringing new tools and technologies to creators on a daily basis. From game engines to cinematic platforms, the options can feel overwhelming without a clear starting point. This site was built to help you navigate that landscape with confidence, offering a curated library of resources that span productivity apps, interactive training, and enterprise solutions. Whether you are taking your first steps or refining an existing skillset, having a reliable map of the available technologies makes all the difference in turning ideas into immersive realities.

Learning from those already working in the industry transforms abstract concepts into practical knowledge. Instead of theory alone, you gain insight into real workflows, problem-solving techniques, and the creative decisions that shape finished projects. The professionals featured here share their processes openly, revealing how they approach everything from asset creation to performance optimization. Their recorded sessions and interviews capture the nuances that textbooks often miss, giving you a window into the day-to-day practice of building VR and AR experiences at a professional level.

Creating your own immersive experience requires more than just technical skill; it demands a structured approach to development. Tutorials on this platform walk you through each stage of the process, from initial concept and prototyping to final polish and deployment. You can follow along at your own pace, pausing to experiment with techniques before moving forward. The focus remains on actionable steps rather than passive watching, so every session contributes directly to your ability to produce interactive content that engages users and stands up to real-world use.

The library is organized around three interconnected pillars: discovering what tools exist, learning how to use them effectively, and creating original projects of your own. This structure mirrors the natural progression of any creative journey in immersive media. You begin by exploring engines, frameworks, and asset libraries, then deepen your understanding through expert-led instruction, and finally apply that knowledge to build something uniquely yours. Each pillar supports the others, forming a cycle that grows stronger with every iteration.

Podcast interviews offer a uniquely personal way to absorb industry knowledge. Listening to practitioners discuss their successes, setbacks, and lessons learned brings a human dimension to technical subject matter. These conversations cover a broad range of topics, from the nuances of user interface design in virtual spaces to the challenges of cross-platform deployment. Because they are recorded and available on demand, you can tune in wherever it suits your schedule, turning commute time or quiet moments into valuable learning opportunities.

Live events create a sense of shared purpose and real-time engagement that recorded content cannot fully replicate. Attending a session as it happens gives you the chance to ask questions, hear immediate responses, and connect with a community of like-minded creators. The presenters bring energy and spontaneity to their teaching, often tailoring their approach based on audience interaction. These gatherings remind you that behind every headset and development environment, there is a network of people passionate about pushing immersive technology forward.

Registration opens the door to a personalized experience that grows with you over time. Once you create an account, you can save tutorials to your favorites, comment on content, and track your progress across different topics. This ability to curate your own learning path ensures that the resources most relevant to your goals remain easily accessible. Rather than sifting through the entire library each visit, you can pick up right where you left off, maintaining momentum as you build skills across engines like Unity and Unreal.

The technologies covered here extend well beyond entertainment. VR and AR are reshaping enterprise training, collaborative workspaces, and productivity applications in profound ways. Understanding how immersive tools apply to fields such as architecture, healthcare, and remote teamwork broadens your creative and professional horizons. The content reflects this diversity, ensuring that whether your interests lie in game development or industrial simulation, you will find material that speaks directly to the challenges and opportunities of your chosen domain.

Building a masterpiece takes time, practice, and access to the right guidance. The combination of a comprehensive tool library, professional instruction, and a supportive community creates an environment where your skills can develop steadily. Every tutorial completed, every podcast episode absorbed, and every live event attended adds another layer to your understanding. The journey from curiosity to competence in VR and AR creation is demanding, but with structured resources and genuine expert insight, it becomes a path you can walk with clarity and purpose.

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Live Events & Webinars

Fireside chats and panel talks have brought together directors, animators, and eLearning developers to discuss immersive audio, training, writing for VR, and WebXR.

From the Events Archive

A sample of past sessions covering WebVR, Oculus, and immersive video production.

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Building WebVR Experiences Using Amazon Sumerian

January 30, 2019

A session on creating VR experiences with Amazon Sumerian as an alternative to Unity and Unreal Engine.

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Creating VR Games While Working Full Time with Alex State

May 29, 2018

Programmer Alex State discusses building VR games on the side while holding a full-time job.

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Shooting 400+ 360-Degree Videos In 1 Year at The NY Times

June 12, 2018

NY Times video producer Tim Chaffee on shooting a 360-degree video a day for a full year.

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Explore the Site

HowToCreateVR.com organizes its material across a few core sections.

Tutorial Library

Guides covering Unity, Unreal Engine, Amazon Sumerian, WebVR and other tools for building VR and AR experiences.

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Podcasts & Videos

On-demand interviews and short, medium, and long-form video tutorials covering practical VR and AR techniques.

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New Arrivals

Recently added tutorials, podcasts, and events, keeping the catalog of resources updated over time.

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Gallery

A glimpse of the immersive tools and environments covered across the library.