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The Vergecast

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What Is Volumetric Video?

This week, Jarrett ponders what it would be like to go back and experience your childhood in a way that feels real. A company called 8i is using volumetric video to create virtual worlds where you can walk around an object or look into its eyes. It's still very expensive and highly technical but the company has been doing it for some time.

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