1. Business and Computing Deanery Multimedia Week 14 Virtual Reality

2. Multimedia 2 This week Lecture In-class tests Arrange presentations Virtual reality No supported session

3. Multimedia 3 30 credit module Semester 1 concentrates on 2D Presentation Portfolio In-class test Semester 2 moves on to 3D Presentation Portfolio In-class test

4. Multimedia 4 Assessment 2 Presentations20% 10% each Portfolio 40% Broken down into a number of components 2 In-class 40% 20% each

5. Multimedia 5 Learning Outcomes To research and critically evaluate existing 2D and 3D multimedia applications. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of fundamental 2D and 3D multimedia concepts and theories and their expression in digital media. To devise methods to manage and solve non- trivial problems in the development and distribution of 2D and 3D multimedia applications.

6. Multimedia 6 Reading Required reading Giambruno M, (2002) 3D Graphics & Animation, 2nd Edition, New Riders, ISBN: 0-7357-1243-3 Directed reading Max tutorials Independent learning Suggested reading Kerlow I. V., (2003) The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Effects, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc; ISBN: 0471430366

7. Multimedia 7 FML 409 software 3ds studio max version 7 Internet Explorer Flux Cosmo Cortona Also installed on 10 PCs in FML 311

8. Multimedia 8 Presentation 2 You are to research 2D and 3D multimedia applications again with a common theme. For instance you could investigate the development of a game over time, techniques for displaying items such as mobile phones or films with associated games. At least one application should be recent (within the last two years).

9. Multimedia 9 Activity Get into groups for your presentation

10. Multimedia 10 Portfolio Check the website for details of dates 2.1 VRML model deadline 2.2 Video 2.3 Real time 3D model Submission of paper screenshots Submission of electronic version of models incorporated into your Flash movie with critical reflection

11. Multimedia 11 What is 3D? 3D graphics -2D representation of 3D objects – flattened Objects exist in the memory of the computer No physical form Numbers and mathematical formulas Rendered onto the users monitor

12. Multimedia 12 3D software Enables you to create a scene, fill it full of objects Apply materials to the objects Lighting Virtual cameras Animation View Make a video Export as a 3D model

13. Multimedia 13 How are 3D models used? Think of examples of 3D models used in computer systems How are they used? Are you impressed?

14. Multimedia 14 Film and TV Until recently the industry used matte paintings, hand-built models or full sized props 1982 - TRON used 3D animation 1993 - Jurassic Park used 3D animation 1995 – Toystory completely CG Computer Graphics Commercials News graphics Historical reconstructions

15. Multimedia 15 The Web Applications Demos of products 3d immersive worlds Virtual history Training Medical applications Design and engineering Games Methods Movie VRML QuickTime VR Java 3D Director/Shockwave Others

16. Multimedia 16 Gaming Animation in motion video Quality and richness Real-time 3D graphics Pay off between detail and speed and responsiveness

17. Multimedia 17 Operating systems Sun Looking glass Windows Vista Flip 3D Sun - Looking Glass (2005

18. Multimedia 18 Activity Look at: www.virginmobile.com/mobile/ www.bbc.co.uk/history/multimedia_zone/virtual_tours/ www.sun.com/software/looking_glass/details.html www.qtvr.co.uk/ http://www.turntool.co.uk/gallery/products Suggestions? Games Movies

19. Multimedia 19 Two types of virtual reality Active 3D worlds Advantages Immersive environment Free movement Disadvantages Rendering Specialist software? Hardware? Passive Movies Advantages Level of detail Disadvantages Restricted view

20. Multimedia 20 Presentation 2 You are to research 2D and 3D multimedia applications again with a common theme. For instance you could investigate the development of a game over time, techniques for displaying items such as mobile phones or films with associated games. At least one application should be recent (within the last two years)

21. Multimedia 21 Self assessment What benefits would a video have over a diagram? What benefits would a 3D model have over photographs? What is meant by real-time rendering? Give an example of how 2 methods of how 3D could be used on Hope’s website, list the benefits

22. Multimedia 22 For Next Week Work on your presentation Directed reading chapters 1 and 2 Giambruno M, (2002) 3D Graphics & Animation, 2nd Edition

23. Multimedia 23 References Giambruno M, (2002) 3D Graphics & Animation, 2nd Edition, New Riders, ISBN: 0-7357-1243-3 Kerlow I. V., (2003) The Art of 3-D Computer Animation and Effects, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc; ISBN: 0471430366 Looking Glass http://www.sun.com/software/looking_glass/details.ht ml Accessed 22/01/05 http://www.sun.com/software/looking_glass/details.ht ml Windows Vista http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx Accessed 14/01/06 http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx