Let's Sketch in 360º: spherical perspectives for virtual reality panoramas

Conferência realizada em Stockholm, Sweden de 25–29 julho de 2018In this workshop we will learn how to draw a 360-degree view of our environment using spherical perspective, and how to visualize these drawings as immersive panoramas by uploading them to virtual reality platforms that provide an interactive visualization of a 3D reconstruction of the original scene. We shall show how to construct these drawing in a simple way, using ruler and compass constructions, facilitated by adequate gridding that takes advantage of the symmetry groups of these spherical perspectives. We will consider two spherical perspectives: equirectangular and azimuthal equidistant, with a focus on the former due to its seamless integration with visualization software readily available on social networks. We will stress the relationship between these panoramas and the notion of spherical anamorphosis.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

An HTTP/2-based adaptive streaming framework for 360° virtual reality videos

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Improving virtual reality streaming using HTTP/2

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Trail View

In recent years, the National Park Service has been looking for more ways to incorporate technology into the preservation, research, and enjoyment of nature. Trail View serves as a way to close the gap between humans and nature by offering an interactive virtual tour of Acadia National Park’s hiking trails. Similar to the concept of Google Street View, Trail View is an interconnected series of panoramic photos. It is further expanded into an educational tool by displaying information about natural phenomena alongside the trail. Its intended use is to increase interest in Acadia, educate people on environmental and conservation issues, and create a database of relevant trail information