Applications

Virtual Reality in Media

This article discusses the various ways virtual reality is used in the media. This includes radio, television, music and film as well as books and the arts. Virtual reality in film and TV Virtual reality has featured in several film and television programmes. It is often used to illustrate the concept of being trapped within … Continue reading Virtual Reality in Media

Virtual Reality and Scientific Visualisation

Virtual reality is being increasingly used in the field of scientific visualisation. This field is based upon using computer graphics to express complex ideas and scientific concepts, for example molecular models or statistical results. A tool for conveying complex information Scientific visualisation is used as a means of communicating abstract concepts to an audience which … Continue reading Virtual Reality and Scientific Visualisation

Virtual Reality in Fashion

Fashion is not something that immediately springs to mind when thinking about virtual reality but nevertheless, it is used by the fashion industry in a variety of ways. These include: VR software for building virtual fashion stores 3D avatars (virtual humans) to help with clothes design Fashion show in Second Life 3D fashion portfolio Second … Continue reading Virtual Reality in Fashion