jackofalltrades
msg:851699 | 3:47 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
pop-out ads? ;)
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jackofalltrades
msg:851700 | 3:54 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
Serious thought tho: I think they will just develop a browser with a 3D interface that can display a 2D page. Perhaps have a cube that you could spin and display a different page on each face. The full potential of the technology will be met by entertainment (video games, animations) and websites will become even more of a solely informational medium. I think there would be the same concerns in deleloping websites for this technology as there are for other new technologies - bandwidth, compatibility, etc. Video games are a different kettle of fish - the software is on the disk that the user installs - websites dont have that luxury. I do think advertisers will have a field day though. IMHO JOAT :)
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korkus2000
msg:851701 | 3:59 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
I think we will have a completely new set of usability rules. Better the technology the more the confusion. But I think it will be able to solve old problems. I think programs like Flash will integrate it so the web will have the ability to "cash in" on the technology. I think you are right about advertising. It will reach an entirely new level of annoyance.
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jackofalltrades
msg:851702 | 4:01 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
It would be interesting if this could be incorpated into touchscreen technology - from an accessability point of view. Ie, remove the need for mouse and keyboard for those who have difficulty usng them. A virtual interface could be customised so much more easily.
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edit_g
msg:851703 | 4:03 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
I remember someone here saying that the only thing more annoying than flash ads that cover the whole page and don't have a close button would be if advertisers could actually reach out of the screen and poke you in the eye... Now they will be one step closer...
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jackofalltrades
msg:851704 | 4:19 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
In some respects i am actually quite glad most marketing people dont have a clue about technology - it would make our lives scary.... :)
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lazerzubb
msg:851705 | 4:24 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
Sorry it doesn't do it for me, i am quite happy with Screen already [panoramtech.com], and i don't plane to change just because of some 3d screen ;)
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korkus2000
msg:851706 | 4:32 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
Seriously though, I think you will find people willing to change if the price is right. They will also have to have some "killer apps" that use the technology or the migration will be slow. I believe that it will definitely enhance the users experience. It will also allow designers to reach a level of believe-ability never seen before.
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Mike12345
msg:851707 | 4:36 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
Pop-ups will literally appear to smack you in the face. :)
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caine
msg:851708 | 4:37 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
LZ, thats some pretty impressive technology. I personally think the holotouch systems, will be the way of the future. Though its the OS environments, and apps, as Korkus suggests, that will pathe the way.
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korkus2000
msg:851709 | 4:43 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
caine I definitly see holotouch systems being integrated into 3D technology. It really is a new field of design we are talking about with both. We are now entering a sculptural design environment instead of a 2D space environment. Future designs like the holotouch and 3D screens will be more of an installation environment. An understanding of volumetric space will be a must to have likable and convincing designs.
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mahlon
msg:851710 | 4:48 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
I can just see it now, trying to grap pop-ups in frustration! I'm sure the porn clan would like it. Gaming would be fun.
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JustTrying
msg:851711 | 5:37 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
This seems very exciting indeed! The fun part of our industry is that the target is always moving, and always something new.
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ggrot
msg:851712 | 6:04 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
I dont know. These types of screens have been around for years. I remember looking at one in a demonstration probably 5-10 years ago. They do look cool, but most things aren't set up to use them. Quake and many 3d games are easy because the whole programming revolves around setting up a 3d model in memory and then taking 2d 'photos' of the scene. All you need to do is take a second photo from a different angle, and you can project the stereoscopic images required for the 3d view. In fact, most newer graphics cards (NVIDIA) support this inherently without even changing the software. Unfortunately, beyond gaming, there is very little software that actually has the stereo data available. Window'ing systems don't, photos dont, and digital cameras aren't set up to take stereo shots. It's one of those chicken and egg problems. Nobody will pay the prices for these monitors (which are about 2-3x that of a normal LCD monitor) without having some really good applications for the technology. And no software companies will develop the applications with the additional cost (and bloat of the software, etc) unless there is a wide adoption of the hardware itself.
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korkus2000
msg:851713 | 6:24 pm on Jan 3, 2003 (gmt 0) |
I think it will boil down to expense and cool factor. If they make them cheap enough that the gamers get them and the game companies take advantage of it then it will go. Like you said, games are ready to go as far as sterioscopics are concerned. I don't think it is something that is going to go away, but it is the speed at which it is accepted. And I agree with the catch-22. Like HDTVs didn't really market well until a few years ago even though they were available. The broadcasters didn't what to send a HD signal because noone had the hardware and no one wanted the hardware because no one sent the signal. I think computers are different though. At any rate they saturate the market it is a good thing to start thinking of implications.
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