NMC Campus Observer

Archive for January 30th, 2007

View a 3D World in 3D! University of Michigan SL Viewer

CDB Barkley (aka Alan Levine) : Jan 30, 2007 01:04pm

We've just gotten word from NMC Member University of Michigan's 3D Lab of a new development using the open sourced Second Life client. They have connected a modified version of the client to the platform developed under the GeoWall project -- off the shelf hardware that powers a set of paired computer projectors to create stereoscopic views. So you might strap on a pair of 3D movie glasses and see how the world of Second Life looks as 3D projection! The University ... more » »

Stories On the Beach

CDB Barkley (aka Alan Levine) : Jan 30, 2007 09:22am

A nice cozy spot for the next NMC teacher's Buzz session with Gudand Hao. Pull up a log, a blanket, sit around the virtual campfire, and let's hear some ideas about storytelling in Second Life. We will be at this slurl location. Scouting out the location for the Feb 5, 2007 NMC Campus Teacher's Buzz (9am PST; check for your local time). Our guest is Gudand Hao, who will guide us in some conversation about digital storytelling in/with Second ... more » »