{"id":5829,"date":"2017-04-27T23:11:54","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T03:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digital.hbs.edu\/platform-digit\/submission\/jaunt-making-the-shift-from-product-to-platform-in-vr\/"},"modified":"2017-04-27T23:11:54","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T03:11:54","slug":"jaunt-making-the-shift-from-product-to-platform-in-vr","status":"publish","type":"hck-submission","link":"https:\/\/d3.harvard.edu\/platform-digit\/submission\/jaunt-making-the-shift-from-product-to-platform-in-vr\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaunt \u2013 Making the Shift from Product to Platform in VR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jaunt, founded in 2013, has developed technology to enable developers of content to create virtual reality experiences that offer significant improvements in quality, immersion and experience for users. As discussed in our background reading, one of the major challenges in the transition to VR is the need for content and content creation tools which will be necessary to entice users to spend hundreds of dollars on devices, such as Oculus Rift, Gear VR, HTC Vive or Google Cardboard. For many content and media companies, the ability to port over \u201cold\u201d media will be challenged in this new environment, given the higher needs and expectations of customers.<\/p>\n

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Jaunt creates value by offer a professional quality, cinematic VR camera which allows for 360 degree capture and specialized lens that allow for the recording of content in ways that were not previously needed. Their product, the Jaunt ONE (J1-24G), will allow for better capture, processing and publishing of content that will be needed to solve the chicken and egg problem of VR. In addition to their core product, Jaunt offers software complements which allow for greater control and operation of the device, as well as services that allow for media management, editing, playback and storage.<\/p>\n

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Through the Jaunt application, the company also appears to be entering into the platform business of distributing content to users. Given the rising power of platforms, it is not surprising that a company with specialties in hardware would look to leverage their product to create a community of users around their community of content providers. While I anticipate VR headset manufacturers may compete head-to-head in this arena, the potential upside for Jaunt is massive if they are able to develop strong network effects based around their leadership in VR content creation.<\/p>\n

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Currently, Jaunt captures value primarily through the sale and rental of their cameras, which are offered at rental prices north of $4,000 per day. Many other companies, including GoPro and Nokia offers similar hardware with differing degrees of quality, functionality, size and price. Jaunt primarily sells their product through reseller networks, including companies such as AbelCine, Studio-B&H and Radiant Images. Long term, it appears that Jaunt will seek to also capture value through their content viewing platform, either through data sales, advertising or some other means.<\/p>\n

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As discussed in class, the key to Jaunt\u2019s success will be the development and transition to a platform model that can capture value sustainably over time. Currently, the company allows content providers to submit content, with lists of product guidelines, ranging from quality to movement to audio format that help creators to determine what users are looking for and improve their marketability to consumers. Jaunt also acts as a curator, with content guidelines aiming to solve problems of violence or hate speech, which have caused large headaches for giants, like Facebook, recently. Jaunt also offers a number of services to content creators in order to subsidize and enhance their use of the platform. From marketing support, to platform compatibility to cloud upload capabilities, Jaunt is making it a priority to attract high-quality content onto their platform.<\/p>\n

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In line with our discussions of platforms, I believe that this emphasis on creating significant value for the content side of the platform will be key in the upcoming VR \u2018war.\u2019 While I believe their strategy related to developer tools is great, I have more questions about whether hardware pricing will stymy their ability to attract enough users. I believe Jaunt should consider selling their technology at, or below, cost or offering rebates if content is limited to use on their platform. In this way, Jaunt could further expand the supply side of their user base, conquer the chicken and egg problem and begin the process of building user demand.<\/p>\n

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Sources:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.theverge.com\/a\/best-vr-headset-oculus-rift-samsung-gear-htc-vive-virtual-reality<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/filmora.wondershare.com\/virtual-reality\/vr-content-developers.html<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.jauntvr.com\/creators\/submissions\/benefits\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.jauntvr.com\/jaunt-one\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/filmora.wondershare.com\/virtual-reality\/top-10-professional-360-degree-cameras.html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2016\/6\/28\/12041542\/jaunt-one-virtual-reality-camera-rental-radiant-images<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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