DP1 Graphics Notes

1) Obtain brief notes on the following;

Animation, bit-mapped versus vector graphics, object oriented graphics, clip art, CAD, hypermedia, hypertext, pixel, resolution, MP3, MIDI, and Morph.

2) Visit this site to describe the various forms VR can take: http://www-vrl.umich.edu/intro/.
a) In your own words outline the similarities and differences between the following: (6 marks)
BOOM
CAVE
HMD
b) Distinguish between immersive and non-imersive VR technologies. Provide examples.
(3 marks)
c)) Explain whether VRML is immersive or non-immersive VR technology. (3 marks)

d) Outline 4 areas of business that VR would be helpful. For each area describe how it might
be applied. You may need to do some additional research here for examples. Type the
keywords ‘VR application’ or ‘virtual reality’ into a search engine. (8 marks)

Total - /20 marks