YOUR/Gallery is a virtual reality gallery experience for sharing and hosting user made art galleries. Developed in Unity using the Google Cardboard SDK for mobile devices.
The game allows users to host their own galleries which users can contribute to with the correct submission code, and share it for other users to enjoy.
Your galleries can be accessed in the gallery management tab.
- The submission password which is used to give users access to submit work to the gallery.
- The admin password which is used to allow trusted users to audit galleries and view password codes.
- The gallery ID is generated from the given name which is used to access the gallery.
After providing the correct Gallery ID and Submission Code, users can provide a file for their submission along with vital information about the piece including the title, author and description which is presented in the gallery.
After providing a Gallery ID you can enter the gallery and explore the virtual environment.
As more entries are added more rooms open up for the pieces to fill. More information about the pieces can be viewed by selecting the information button with any input method available on the headset.
The Google Firebase SDK was used to collect and store the data which is loaded from the cloud to create the galleries, this allows them to be accessed from anywhere with internet access. The passcodes are encrypted in the database to prevent unwanted users accessing them.
This project was an excellent way to experiment with virtual reality equipment and tools. Additionally, it was a great way to learn how to use database tools to create cloud-based saving systems which could be extremely useful for future projects.
Things that would be great additions to this experience would be:
- PC VR & Quest support.
- An account system.
- Improved security.
- Larger galleries.
- File streaming to decrease load times.
