Soheil Salehinia
Sliced Bread Animation
Soheil Salehinia is a highly accomplished Senior Unity Developer with a proven track record in the computer games industry. Proficient in Unity, C#, Python, and MATLAB. Holds a Master’s Degree in AI from Shiraz University and a Master's Degree in Game Programming from Kingston University London.
He was also a Unity Developer specialising in AI and gameplay programming on The Tale of Bistun, a story-driven indie action-adventure game developed by Black Cube Games. The game was released on Xbox and PC in 2022 and later launched on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in 2025. The Tale of Bistun received critical recognition, winning the People's Choice Award (Indie Games) at Develop Brighton 2022.
Soheil Salehinia is speaking at the following session/s
VR Pipeline Essentials: Avoiding Pitfalls And Maximising The Immersive Experience
Sliced Bread Animation has been developing immersive experiences for over 12 years, working on VR projects across industries such as healthcare, construction, and finance.Through this session, we will share essential lessons learned in developing VR pipelines - balancing creative storytelling with technical execution.
Attendees will gain insights into the fundamental do’s and don’ts of VR development, from narrative structure and user engagement to technical workflows, optimisation, and deployment strategies. We will break down the core components of a successful VR pipeline, including content creation, interaction design, performance considerations, and cross-platform compatibility.
This session is designed for both creative and technical professionals - whether you’re crafting immersive narratives, optimising VR performance, or navigating third-party integrations. We’ll also highlight common pitfalls, such as motion sickness triggers, inefficient workflows, and scalability challenges.
By the end of this talk, developers will walk away with practical strategies to streamline their VR development process, ensuring a seamless blend of storytelling and technical execution that enhances user experience and engagement.
Session Takeaway
- Key principles for designing immersive and engaging VR experiences that resonate with audiences
- Practical coding and optimisation techniques for scaling VR projects across multiple platforms and devices
- Best practices for maintaining narrative flow and storytelling in an interactive VR environment
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