L. Gallo, G. De Pietro, A. Minutolo
Realistic vs. Magic Interaction Metaphors in Virtual Environments
Proc. on Seminar on Multimedia Techniques for Device and Ambient
Intelligence (MTDAI 2008), 6-7 March 2008, Mogliano Veneto, Italy
Abstract:
Virtual Reality (VR) technologies make it possible to reproduce faithfully
real life events in computer-generated scenarios. This approach has the
potential to simplify the way people solve problems, since they can take
advantage of their real life experiences while interacting in synthetic
worlds. In order to convey the users knowledge to the VR context,
interaction metaphors are used. They can be either realistic, i.e. based on
real world rules, or magic. In this paper we discuss the subject of
interaction metaphors and outline the pros and cons of realistic vs. magic
approaches. We also present our experience in the development of interaction
techniques in a practical scenario, and suggest an approach to design
effective 3D interaction metaphors.
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