The display functioned as a virtual supplement to the actual pieces in the collection at Stanford University. It seemed like a proper gallery space where each of the pieces stood out on their own and were back dropped by images that only served to add to the aesthetics of the dresses. This is an entirely realistic space, with no interactivity. It is meant to have the visitor take in the pieces in an almost majestic space. This is something I would really like to see IRL and the exhibit on display only serves to make me want to know more about it. The display also gives a direction, as it is one loop, with the same entrance and exit so the space is laid out clearly and not confusing like some of the others. -Julia
I think that the idea of duplicating actual collections in second life is a really good one as far as making certain things accessible beyond the limits of real life, but, I feel like utalizing second life should incorporate more interactivity or atleast more information about the collection and artifacts. I would still have to actually see the original Stanford University collection I feel to truly appreciate this SL version, unless of course the makers of this space could include something that the real space does not have. Perhaps more note cards available with the information about what is in the museum. Without that...it lacks engagement.
This installation took the literal meaning of a gallery. The beautiful outfits were showcased in their own contained spaces. The area was easy to navigate without much interaction with the exception that there were motion scripts applied to the displays themselves. Unlike a few of the other installations at Locus, this one provided a note card which provided background information, sparsely.
This gallery display was beautiful. Each of the dresses were shown very strikingly and majestically and there were not an overwhelming number of them. It made me curious as to what the real collection looks like. I felt though that it most likely didn't do justice to the real collection. There are only so many details and textures that can be shown in a virtual space. It was nice though that this space wasn't a puzzle to navigate and was also somewhat informative so one didn't have to guess as to what was being shown.
The display functioned as a virtual supplement to the actual pieces in the collection at Stanford University. It seemed like a proper gallery space where each of the pieces stood out on their own and were back dropped by images that only served to add to the aesthetics of the dresses. This is an entirely realistic space, with no interactivity. It is meant to have the visitor take in the pieces in an almost majestic space. This is something I would really like to see IRL and the exhibit on display only serves to make me want to know more about it. The display also gives a direction, as it is one loop, with the same entrance and exit so the space is laid out clearly and not confusing like some of the others.
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I think that the idea of duplicating actual collections in second life is a really good one as far as making certain things accessible beyond the limits of real life, but, I feel like utalizing second life should incorporate more interactivity or atleast more information about the collection and artifacts. I would still have to actually see the original Stanford University collection I feel to truly appreciate this SL version, unless of course the makers of this space could include something that the real space does not have. Perhaps more note cards available with the information about what is in the museum. Without that...it lacks engagement.
ReplyDeleteThis installation took the literal meaning of a gallery. The beautiful outfits were showcased in their own contained spaces. The area was easy to navigate without much interaction with the exception that there were motion scripts applied to the displays themselves. Unlike a few of the other installations at Locus, this one provided a note card which provided background information, sparsely.
ReplyDeleteThis gallery display was beautiful. Each of the dresses were shown very strikingly and majestically and there were not an overwhelming number of them. It made me curious as to what the real collection looks like. I felt though that it most likely didn't do justice to the real collection. There are only so many details and textures that can be shown in a virtual space. It was nice though that this space wasn't a puzzle to navigate and was also somewhat informative so one didn't have to guess as to what was being shown.
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