Virtual & Augmented Reality

Presents a broad examination of the nature of virtual worlds and the potential they provide in managing and expressing information practices through that medium, grounding information professionals and students of new media in the fundamental elements of...

Virtual Reality systems enable organizations to cut costs and time, maintain financial and organizational control over the development process, digitally evaluate products before having them created, and allow for greater creative exploration. In this...

Spatial computing encapsulates a range of technologies that embrace the physical world rather than relying solely on a screen. These include approaches such as natural interfaces, haptic feedback, and virtual and augmented reality. Human Spatial...

There have been many books written about how to write for games, but just as important as creating the deliverables is knowing how to do the job itself. In an industry that can seem like it's stacked against a game writer's professional survival, knowing...

This book explores whether the Metaverse - understood here as a persistent, immersive, and widely utilized, virtual world - will be the next chapter in the evolution of cyberspace, and what that means for people, business, and society. The Metaverse...

Augmenting Public Relations examines how existing technologies used in Public Relations (PR) are being significantly augmented because of the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The book describes the opportunities and pitfalls of AI, recent and...

While uses and studies of XR technology within STEM-based education have been plentiful in recent years, there has been lesser or even, at times, a lack of coverage for this novel learning tool in the arts and humanities.Past and Future Presence aims to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781639895601Author Maxwell OliverFormat HardbackPage Count 248Imprint States Academic PressPublisher States Academic PressWeight(grams) 653gDimensions(mm)...

Virtual Environments and Advanced Interface Design is a volume of original chapters to introduce the reader to the technology of virtual reality. The research presented in this book examines the impact of the new technology of virtual reality on the...

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the field of augmented reality (AR) in its entirety and sets out to distinguish AR from other inter-related technologies like virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR). The author...

Virtual Aesthetics in Architecture: Designing in Mixed Realities presents a curated selection of projects and texts contributed by leading international architects and designers who are using virtual reality technologies in their design process. It...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732955929Author Stephanie RiggsFormat PaperbackPage Count 246Imprint Beat Media GroupPublisher Beat Media GroupWeight(grams) 449gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Get close and comfortable with Unity and build applications that run on HoloLens, Daydream, and Oculus RiftKey FeaturesBuild fun augmented reality applications using ARKit, ARCore, and VuforiaExplore virtual reality by developing more than 10 engaging...

A wholly immersive in-world take on the blockbuster Call of Duty (R) series. Acclaimed for its immersive gameplay and thrilling storylines, Call of Duty (R) has captivated millions of players worldwide since the release of its first game in 2003. Call...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783944218090Author Carsten FrischFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Gordon's ArcadePublisher Gordon's ArcadeWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

Explore the latest features of Unity 2018 to create immersive VR projects for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Daydream and Gear VR About This Book * A project-based guide to teach you how to develop immersive and fun VR applications using Unity 3D * Build...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732932500Author Bob CooneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Bob CooneyPublisher Bob CooneyWeight(grams) 281gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262537520Author Samuel GreengardFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdDimensions(mm) 178mm * 127mm * 17mm

Despite the range of studies into grief and mourning in relation to the digital, research to date largely focuses on the cultural practices and meanings that are played out in and through digital environments. Digital Afterlife brings together experts...

Save time and resources by getting to know the best practices and intelligence from industry experts About This Book * This book helps you gain a fresh perspective through a recipe-based approach on the new Microsoft Server 2016 Hyper-V * Over 80...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262516730Author Celia PearceFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 544gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm * 14mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780988409910Author Amie C E KlineFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint DM PressPublisher DM PressWeight(grams) 644gDimensions(mm) 280mm * 216mm * 15mm

The book addresses themes such as visual perception, perception of 3-D and stereo. With the event of the stereoscope and the theatre, dioramas and panoramas before it, vision and perception in the eighteenth and nineteenth century is seen to be marketed...

Computers have dramatically altered life in the late twentieth century. Today we can draw on worldwide computer links, speeding up communications by radio, newspapers, and television. Ideas fly back and forth and circle the globe at the speed of...

The Handbook of Augmented Reality Training Design Principles is for anyone interested in using augmented reality and other forms of simulation to design better training. It includes eleven design principles aimed at training recognition skills for combat...

A game strategy guide that focuses solely on maximising your in game earning. Whether you are new pilot plugging into your first capsule or have years of experience in EVE, this book is for you. No prior knowledge of EVE Online required.About the AuthorY...

Written in an easy to follow manner with practical exercises, this book takes you through every aspect of Anime Studio, guiding you to create your own original cartoon. Learning Anime Studio is for newcomers to Anime Studio or animation in general. ...

Create engaging Augmented Reality (AR) applications with Unity 3D that can be experienced with devices such as HoloLens and DaydreamKey FeaturesLearn the principles of AR application development Work with the most popular sensors used in AR games and...

In Sonic Virtuality: Sound as Emergent Perception, authors Mark Grimshaw and Tom Garner introduce a novel theory that positions sound within a framework of virtuality. Arguing against the acoustic or standard definition of sound as a sound wave, the book...

Transform the ways you communicate, create, collaborate, and explore using Microsoft HoloLens About This Book * Create immersive augmented reality apps for Microsoft HoloLens from scratch * Leverage the powerful HoloLens sensors to interact with...

In this fascinating book - part speculation, part explanation, Gelernter takes us on a tour of the computer technology of the near future. Mirror Worlds, he contends, will allow us to explore the world in unprecedented depth and detail without ever...

Explore the world of Virtual Reality by building immersive and fun VR projects using Unity 3D About This Book * Learn the basic principles of virtual reality applications and get to know how they differ from games and desktop apps * Build various...

As the symbiotic relationship between human and machine unfolds, robotic vision facilitates a reshaping and reconstitution of our perception of the world. This edited collection explores ways in which this is taking place and the implictions for these...

Using mixed and augmented reality in communities is an emerging media practice that is reshaping how we interact with our cities and neighbors. From the politics of city hall to crosswalks and playgrounds, mixed and augmented reality will offer a diverse...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262518659Author Mary FlanaganFormat PaperbackPage Count 362Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 544gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm * 21mm

Virtual reality (VR) is a powerful technology that promises to transform our lives. This balanced and interdisciplinary text blends the key components from computer graphics, perceptual psychology, human physiology, behavioral science, media studies,...

Virtual reality is able to effectively blur the line between reality and illusion, pushing the limits of our imagination and granting us access to any experience possible. These experiences, ones that the brain is convinced are real, will soon be...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998203409Author Nicolas ColeFormat PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint Nicolas ColePublisher Nicolas ColeWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 12mm

The turn of the century has accelerated long-dormant changes in the fields of technology and digital technology. AI (Artificial Intelligence) adjoined to AR (Augmented Reality) have radically shifted the ways the world is perceived. At the same time,...

The concept of immersive multimedia, which is closely related to concepts of augmented reality, brings opportunities in art, education, entertainment, and technology. As such, it is vital to explore the connections between consumers of media content and...