Alex Wiltse
Producer, JayCo TV
Primary Focus: Entertainment
Preferred VR Headset: Oculus Quest
Favorite Experiences: TBD
Favorite Platform: TBD
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Current Company & Role
Online Content Creator
Have you worked in any other XR roles? If so, what were they?
360 VR Production, AR Production, Enterprise solutions, and Immersive video activations
What compelled you to enter into this line of work?
Wanting to be at the forefront of technology used in entertainment
What skills contributed most to your success?
Adaptability and on-the-fly learning
Did you face any hurdles when starting in XR? If so, how did you overcome them?
Uncertainty in company leadership on how to navigate the new space.
What do you consider your 'first XR project'?
360 Video produced at Mandt VR
Which past project are you the proudest of? Why?
Pokemon Go VR - RIP - It was fun, original, and had potential.
Which past project was the most difficult? Why?
Early on 360 Video production. Technology being new, and how to properly channel footage being difficult for the company.
Any advice you wish you could tell your younger self during that period?
Trust your gut about company leadership decisions. Jump Ship if necessary.
What technologies, products, or projects are you currently working on?
Incorporating VR into online content that most are already familiar with. IE Youtube, Tiktok, Twitch.
What future technology gets you the most excited (eg. driverless cars, CRISPR, etc)? Why?
Smart Glasses. They worked for Tony Stark and they're gonna work for us.
What technology scares you the most? why?
Out dated government infrastructure.
What other skills are IMPORTANT?
Interpersonal skills will always be the foundation on which how helpful our technology can be.