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As the technological phenomenon known as the worldwide web permeates civilization, it creates some cultures and destroys others. In this pioneering book, philosopher Thomas Langan explores "virtual reality"Can inherently contradictory phrase"and the effects of technology on our …
Virtual art: from illusion to immersion
by Grau, Oliver
fromLeonardo (Series) (Cambridge, Mass.)
"In this book Oliver Grau shows how virtual art fits into the art history of illusion and immersion. He describes the metamorphosis of the concepts of art and the image and relates those concepts to interactive art, interface design, agents, telepresence, and image evolution. Gr…
Virtual art: from illusion to immersion
by Grau, Oliver
fromLeonardo (Series) (Cambridge, Mass.)
"In this book Oliver Grau shows how virtual art fits into the art history of illusion and immersion. He describes the metamorphosis of the concepts of art and the image and relates those concepts to interactive art, interface design, agents, telepresence, and image evolution. Gr…
"The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought us to the precipice of a new age where we struggle to understand what is real, from advanced CGI in movies to even faking the news. AI that was developed to understand our reality is now being used to create its own real…
This tutorial guide to computer graphics includes state of the art techniques and novel applications such as virtual reality and other forms of 3D interaction. It provides sufficient detail to enable readers to implement the techniques described.
This tutorial guide to computer graphics includes state of the art techniques and novel applications such as virtual reality and other forms of 3D interaction. It provides sufficient detail to enable readers to implement the techniques described.
"Storytelling for Virtual Reality serves as a bridge between students of new media and professionals working between the emerging world of VR technology and the art form of classical storytelling. Rather than examining purely the technical, the text focuses on the narrative and …
"Modeling Reality covers a wide range of subjects, accessible to anyone who wants to learn about the use of computer modeling to solve a diverse range of problems, but who does not possess a specialized training in mathematics or computer science. The material presented is pitch…
"Modeling Reality covers a wide range of subjects, accessible to anyone who wants to learn about the use of computer modeling to solve a diverse range of problems, but who does not possess a specialized training in mathematics or computer science. The material presented is pitch…
This book is for everyone (college and high-school students, school teachers and the general public) who wants to learn about many fascinating ideas that have come to the fore with recent advances in the application of computers to real life situations. Twenty five computer prog…
Data trash: the theory of the virtual class
by Kroker, Arthur, Weinstein, Michael A.
fromCulture Texts
"Augmented Reality (AR) blurs the boundary between the physical and digital worlds. In AR's current exploration phase, innovators are beginning to create compelling and contextually rich applications that enhance a user's everyday experiences. In this book, Dr. Helen Papagiannis…