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3D environments and virtual reality
Thursday January 11, 2018, 16h00-17h15 Greenwich Mean Time
Session 14: 3D environments and virtual reality
Convenors: Valeria Vitale (University of London), Matthew Nicholls (University of Reading), Tom Flynn (Sketchfab)
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/aj2BJW6cyac
Slides: tba
We will look at tools for easily and freely sharing 3D content online, including e.g. SketchFab and Kubity. These allow interactive deployment of 3D content, so that users can explore in live 3D and view models stereoscopically in Google Cardboard. These are relatively lightweight and ow cost ‘bring your own device’ solutions to delivering 3D content, which are compatible with a wide variety of devices and browsers. There are various ways of generating the 3D content, including SketchUp, free and easily learned digital modelling software.
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- Case study: Dr Matthew Nicholls’ Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on ancient Rome, which is available here (next course run 9/10/17): https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/rome
- Example 3D content at Sketchfab and Kubity
- Example sites in SketchFab: http://www.archdaily.com/785393/7-outstanding-examples-of-cultural-heritage-in-3d-models-as-selected-by-sketchfab
What are the opportunities and challenges for using 3D content as a tool for public engagement with cultural heritage?
Following the tutorial, create a virtual environment in Sketchfab. You can use the 3D model you developed in the previous classes or any other model downloaded from a repository. Try different settings and check the VR navigation on a mobile phone.