CHAPTER 19

Immersive Environments

What is meant by an “immersive environment?” What are some of the typical elements that have been called into play to create them? What are some of the more exotic elements?

What are some of the greatest challenges in creating a story-based experience for a virtual reality environment?

How can virtual reality and immersive environments be used for teaching and training?

SCIENCE FICTION TERRITORY

In real life, it is highly unlikely you’d get a chance to design and ride your own roller coaster, or fly a stunt plane, or engage in a sword fight with comic book villains. And unless you had a very large travel budget, you’d be hard-pressed to have the chance to tour a Hindu temple in India. And you’d need a magical ...

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