martes, 21 de diciembre de 2010

Virtual reality applied to tourism

The virtual reality concept is associated with special effects movies or interactive games
generation, although these creations computer seems to gradually occupy
more space in our lives. One of the latest additions to the virtual reality
precisely the world of tourism, destinations, hotels, leisure facilities such museums, excursions, etc. where this new information technology enables
solve some of the teaching and communication problems that until now was impossible.

This is the latest revolution in computer image processing, with a series of
programming languages that allow the reconstruction of 2D artwork and 3D models
extraordinary quality and realism. In the field of technology, virtual reality is evolving very quickly and is used as programming language the met language virtual reality(VRML), although in the future expect innovations in the field of Java 3D. As a result of their application,
can make digital video clips in AVI or MOV who have their own narrative script of 180-360 º panoramic images or interactive 3D images through from which you can navigate with the help of a menu.

Virtual Reality allows the simulation of the model or world which is going to experience, the user has the opportunity to interact with the system and get the perception and immersion in the virtual world created by the devices. This experience is possible by generating real-time imaging and three-dimensionality and depth of objects.

As an example this Spanish web site where virtual reality allows us to see and know almost exactly a lot of destinations. This website offers the possibility to select locations all over Spain, including routes. http://www.viajesvirtuales.es/