Virtual Reality: Panorama and Object Movies

With the aid of virtual reality (VR), seemingly three-dimensional, photorealistic scenes can be created. The observer may choose his angle of view, change the size of details and move freely in all directions. The basic approach for this subproject was to demonstrate the possibilities of VR using the example of the tomb complex of the first Chinese emperor Qin Shihuang. The aim was to design and execute a virtual tour by means of panorama movies as well as to visualize seemingly 3D-scenes through object movies.

In museums and archaeological collections, panorama and object movies can facilitate a closer look at the pieces of art and provide additional information. The presentation can be displayed on a monitor, projected, or transmitted to a cell phone.

Dipl. Restaurator Felix Horn (2005-2012)