From: Alastair Dunning <[log in to unmask]>
The Arts & Humanities Data Service is pleased to announce the publication of
a new Guide to Good Practice.
'Creating and using virtual reality: a guide for the arts and humanities',
edited by Julian Richards and Kate Fernie, concentrates on accessible
desk-top virtual reality which may be distributed and viewed via the World
Wide Web.
The Guide introduces virtual reality to those who are interested in its use
within the arts and humanities and
incorporates illustrative case studies. It is geared to the needs of the
creators of virtual reality (including artists, illustrators and computer
scientists) and of organisations who are commissioning virtual reality
(including museums, galleries, heritage agencies and university-based
projects). It covers the history, philosophy and theory of virtual reality
providing an introduction to the methods and techniques used and to good
practices in planning virtual reality projects.
The guide does not attempt to cover all virtual reality technologies – this
is a rapidly developing field and new methods are continually emerging. An
important consideration for all virtual reality projects will be ensuring
that the models produced can be used and enjoyed by the audiences for which
they are intended. This guide looks at how issues such as choice of virtual
reality format, hardware and software platforms relate to audience
requirements and also looks at the documentation procedures which support
maintenance and resource discovery. A section of the guide explores
longer-term strategies for preservation of virtual reality models as
technology evolves.
'Creating and using virtual reality: a guide for the arts and humanities'
has been produced by the Archaeology Data Service and the Visual Arts Data
Service and is online at:
http://vads.ahds.ac.uk/guides/vr_guide/
Alastair Dunning
Arts and Humanities Data Service
King's College London
0207 9288 7848
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