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| VR & AR content - Vision Awards 2016 |
Despite an exaggerated VR & AR hype in news and social media, real world developers and creators opinions are far from that hype in news. The enthusiasm is moderate and some tech concerns remain (key devices are still not ready for consumers), usability is not great and ... main concerns are about content availability so the devices once acquired will not ... get dust in our desks!. This video gives a glance on the most recent VR & AR content. For a more detailed info look at the article: Enjoy! vcard |
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| VR Headset Buying Guide |
Virtual reality — technology that allows people to explore artificially constructed worlds as if they were real — has been the great, white whale of science fiction fans for as long as anyone could remember. The technology’s entertainment applications alone are limitless, providing users a way to immerse themselves in the latest video games without them ever having to step out the front door. Imagine stepping into a VR movie where you could walk around the set as the events unfold, for instance, or being able to take a tour of the Uffizi on your lunch break. Hell, envision walking the desolate, basalt-topped surface of Mars before bed. Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/vr-headset-buying-guide |
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| VR Overview |
Hi, here's a short overview of VR headsets made by Schell Games that I would like to share with you.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MJ7dlkB5kOTMYhjLFOL6fYv_Qpyfzyky...
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| VRML Editors |
VRML Pad is quite pricey. Are there any free/open source alternatives for VRML code editors? I'm trying out X3D-Edit, but its focused on X3D and not VRML. Would Notepad++ do the job of opening, viewing and editing VRML code (i want to try to edit avatars)? |
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| VRML Repository - Music |
Hi, came up with the idea of reporting/discussing interesting worlds/objects alphabetically by themes, one subject in each. it is important for students starting on this technology and for advanced users as well. Some title examples for message threads: - VRML Repository - Music This thread is about music worlds/objects (in general) so I gave this name to the message: VRML Repository - Music. Please add your own findings to this thread. If possible with a small description, a picture (~400x400) and the link to open the world in a multiuser server (see how here) so we, by chance, could meet online Enjoy, vcard |
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| VRML/X3D and 3D Courses |
Universidade Católica Portuguesa is launching a series of training courses for teachers and educators. One will be an introduction to VRML/X3D and some 3D applications, for any teacher who wishes to learn about educational potentials and have some hands-on introduction to these technologies. Course description and enrollment is available here: Escola de Pós-Graduação e Formação Avançada - FCH Formação Avançada em Introdução ao 3D Genérico. A Universidade Católica Portuguesa lançou cursos de formação destinados a professores e educadores. Uma das ofertas formativas é uma introdução ao VRML/X3D e 3D genérico que abordará algumas potencialidades educacionais da tecnologia e permitirá experimentar algumas aplicações. O plano de estudo está disponível aqui: Escola de Pós-Graduação e Formação Avançada - FCH Formação Avançada em Introdução ao 3D Genérico. |
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| VRML/X3D and general 3D Tutorials (in Portuguese) |
Starting from scratch in VRML/X3D and 3D content creation can be difficult. This collection of free illustrated tutorials covers some introdutory aspects of VRML and general 3D apps (Vivtay Studio, Avatar Studio, Bryce, Google Sketchup, Doga L3 and CB Model, so far): Scribd - VRML. All these documents are in Portuguese (translations into english forthcoming). Use, enjoy, fuel your creativity!
Scribd - VRML: Conjunto de tutoriais em português sobre aplicação de criação de conteúdo VRML/X3D. |
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| VRML/X3D na Lisbon Mini Maker Faire |
Estivemos presentes com o projecto Tic Tridimensional na primeira Lisbon Mini Maker Faire, que decorreu de 19 a 21 de setembro no Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva. Cem participantes, cerca de dez mil visitantes, três dias muito intensos e recompensadores.
Para saber maissobre como foram estes três dias visitem a página do 3D Alpha, vejam as fotos do evento. O balanço final da actividade pode ser lido aqui: TIC em 3D na Lisbon Mini Maker Faire.
Participámos com o projeto TIC em 3D, focalizado na utilização criativa de tecnologias 3D em contextos do ensino básico. O VRML é uma das tecnologias de base que utilizamos, tendo sido evidenciadas aplicações deste em mundos virtuais ou modelos 3D. Em exposição estiveram diversos trabalhos de modelação 3D e mundos virtuais criados por crianças dos sete aos catorze anos em aulas de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação ou projectos interdisciplinares, que surpreenderam os muitos visitantes do evento.
Neste evento partilhámos experiências com muitos dos participantes. Aqueles mais ligados à computação gráfica, 3D printing e programação ficaram surpreendidos com a continuidade da utilização de VRML nestes contextos, possível pela estabilidade desta tecnologia.
Três dias a aprender muito, a divulgar uma experiência artística/pedagógica/digital, de explicações e discussões sobre as TIC na escola com todo o tipo de visitantes e em várias línguas. E ainda se arranjou tempo para por um sorriso e um brilhozinho nos olhos de crianças que pegaram no rato e perceberam que afinal o 3D é simples e divertido.
Deixamos um agradecimento à organização da Lisbon Mini Maker Faire, ao Mafralab, à direcção do Agrupamento de Escolas Venda do Pinheiro, aos professores que têm colaborado ao longo destes anos nestes projectos e, em especial, aos alunos. É por eles e para eles que trabalhamos.
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| VRML/X3D, the most widely supported 3D format |
"In 1995, VRML became the first web based 3D format. VRML was unique because it supported 3D geometry, animation, and scripting. In 1997, VRML was ISO certified and continued to attract a large following of artists and engineers. VRML is the most widely supported 3D format for tools and viewers" (Source: Web3D.org). A 3D technology oriented for creators and education.The early availability of specialized tools to create objects, scenes and avatars (most free and easy to work with) plus the fact that it is easy to make creations available trough the Web, even in the appealing form of multiuser worlds with avatars (using servers like blaxxun or ABNet), made this form of 3D an appealing tool and expression art form for creators, students and scientists. It is in fact a bit more of a creators "thing" than a mere 3D consumer product. VRML/X3D is a ISO Web standard and almost any 3D tool (from simple 3D editors like Vivaty Studio to Maya or Blender) can export objects, scenes and avatars to vrml/x3d formats. This easiness and wide support explains why, trough a search engine, we can discover examples of almost everything, from 3D games, 3D shopping, military uses, and technical to university and school projects. |
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| VRML/X3D: Starter |
1. VRML/X3D 1.1 - VRML 1.2 - X3D 2. Useful Applications 2.1 - Vivaty Studio 2.2 - B.S.Contact 2.3 - Avatar Studio 2.4 - Doga L3 2.5 - Google Sketchup 2.6 - CB Model Pro 2.7 - Meshlab 3. Hosting and publishing 3.1 - How to host your avatars 3.2 - How to host your worlds |
