VR Panoramic Simulations / QTVR

Panoramic "virtual reality" is a creative technology that moves images from a flat world into a more immersive experience with interactive components. They allow the viewer to explore and examine detailed worlds easily using a computer and mouse. These tutorials act as an introduction to the creation of these worlds.

• Introduction
• Types of Panoramic Simulation
  • QTVR Cylindrical
  • QTVR Object
  • QTVR Cubic
  • Spherical Panoramas
  • Java Panoramas
  • Flash Panoramas
  • Summary/Links
• Equipment
  • Cameras
  • Tripod
  • “Panoramic Head”
  • Alternatives
  • Summary/Links
• Setting Up & Taking Pictures
  • Using a Tripod and Panoramic Head
  • Handheld Photos
  • Setting up the camera
  • Lighting Conditions
  • How Many Photos Should I Take?
  • Summary/Links
• Stitching Software
  • Quicktime VR Authoring Studio
  • Panorama Factory
  • VR Worx
  • REALVIZ Stitcher
  • Summary/Links
• Stitching Techniques
  • The first step: reducing image size
  • Stitching with VR Worx
  • Stitching with Panorama Factory
  • What to Watch For – Issues
  • Retouching
  • Summary/Links
• Image Retouching
  • Retouching
  • Editing
  • Adjusting
  • Summary/Links
• Simple interactivity
  • Creating Hotspots
  • Linking to other media
  • Summary/Links
• Advanced interactivity 1- LiveStage Professional
  • Quicktime & LiveStage Professional
  • Flash Compass
  • Controlling QTVR with Flash
  • Hotspot Interaction
  • Summary/Links
• Advanced interactivity 2- Quicktime and Director
  • Quicktime in Director
  • Quicktime "Xtra"
  • The Flash Compass Revisited
  • Hotspot Interaction with Lingo
  • Controlling QTVR With Lingo
  • The "QTVR2" Xtra - enhanced features
  • Summary/Links
• Sound & QTVR
  • The potential of Directional Sound
  • A brief guide to adding Directional Sound
  • Adding Sound Using Flash
  • Summary/Links