Guided navigation of virtual environments
Tinsley Galyean

Proceedings of the 1995 symposium on Interactive 3D graphics, April 9 - 12, 1995, p.103. Monterey, CA USA.


Abstract:

This paper presents a new method for navigation virtual environments called "The River Analogy." This analogy provides a new way of thinking about the user's relationship to the virtual environment; guidign the user's continuous and direct input within both space and time allowing a more narrative presentation. The paper then presents the details fo thos whit analogy was applied to a VR experience that is now part of the permanent collection at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry."


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