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Virtual Rush

Virtual Rush. A Masters Thesis By Jeff Feder. Overview of the Presentation. The need for a Virtual Rush What a Virtual Rush consists of Comparing two different 3D viewer/builder programs The Virtual house Future Uses of the Virtual house. The Need.

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Virtual Rush

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  1. Virtual Rush A Masters Thesis By Jeff Feder

  2. Overview of the Presentation • The need for a Virtual Rush • What a Virtual Rush consists of • Comparing two different 3D viewer/builder programs • The Virtual house • Future Uses of the Virtual house

  3. The Need • Kappa Sigma has been on MSU’s campus since 1937. • One of 26 Fraternities on campus. • It’s a “small” house. • Losing numbers every year

  4. Past Rushes • Formal Rush • Designated week in the beginning of each semester. • Guests can go on tours, meet members, and ask questions.

  5. A New Way • Extending Rush Week How? • Create an event that does not require physical attendance. • Create a 3D model of the Fraternity house, and hold a Virtual Rush.

  6. Existing Technology • 3D Virtual Reality websites • They look interesting • Have potential

  7. 3D State vs. Adobe Atmosphere • 3D State and Adobe Atmosphere are the two leading 3D viewer/builder packages available on the internet. Experiment: • Monitored 5 students • “Talk out loud” • Small goals

  8. 3D State Less Bugs Easier to Maneuver Limited in Capabilities No Chat Function LOSER Adobe Atmosphere More Bugs Harder to Maneuver A lot of Options Chat Function WINNER Experiment Findings

  9. Pre-Production Design Goals: • Accuracy • Appealing • Members • Visitors

  10. Building the House • Taking Digital Pictures • Created from the top floor down • Every complicated scenario • Slanted ceiling • Wall cutouts • Doorways • Staircase

  11. Lighting • Insert the lighting • Atmosphere calculated the lighting for me

  12. Texturing • Advanced Textures • Import graphics • Paste textures onto walls and objects

  13. Atmosphere objects Hit Detection Editable Bigger file size Calculated with the environment’s lighting Viewpoint objects Walk through Can’t make changes Small file size Not calculated with the environment’s lighting Furniture

  14. On the Web • Posted the virtual house on the web • Everyone has an avatar • Able to see everyone logged into Virtual Rush • Able to chat with everyone

  15. The Virtual Rush • 2 hour period during Fall 2003 semester • 4 active members at CAS building • 7 participants online • 4 active members • 3 Rush guests • Good Overall response

  16. Virtual Rush Findings • Focus group • Everyone felt free to explore • Impressed with the virtual house and Virtual Rush idea • Believed it was real

  17. Future Uses • Future Rush tool • Virtual Fraternity house • Active Members and Alumni • Visit and communicate when not physically possible

  18. Explore Virtual Rush Explore Virtual Rush Thank you!

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