Chapter 7:
This chapter really continues to dive deeper into some of the topics we’d previously covered in previous chapters about 3D web mapping and the very beneficial aspects of it. Some of the 3D modeling examples or pictures they use to show the capabilities remind me a lot of some different building systems I have used to create designs in the past. With this being the case, the chapter continues to talk a lot about the variety and availability of layers, such as Building scene layers that have quite a few features that allow you to visualize very complex models and also separate a majority of the features to be able to look at individual things as well, like plumbing systems or literally just looking at specifically windows. There is also a number of other scene layers, including integrated mesh, point cloud, voxel, and 3D object scene layers. Another big part of the chapter is explaining VR, XR, and the metaverse. Which the concept of virtual reality is pretty easy to understand, considering I have used VR headsets before. XR is much more interesting, and I have never heard of it before reading this chapter, but it is essentially a combination of different reality technologies. I think the uses for this (i.e., design or entertainment) are also really cool; it can be used for such a large variety of things and to create new imagery. From what I understood, the metaverse is essentially the possible social interaction within these examples of reality technologies, that being interacting with others through these systems.
Tutorials:
It was really interesting implementing the individual features like the bushes, trees, etc., to see how to implement 3D objects. I especially liked adding in the cherry trees just because it made the map really pretty and kind of reminded me of how parts of campus look right now.
Application:
I was thinking of an application I could use the 3D mapping to create, basically a 3D model of a national park, since sometimes they aren’t the most accessible thing, but it would allow people to see one of the parks. Now that I think about it, I also wouldn’t be surprised if this has already been done, especially because I feel like virtual tours and such are really common now.