2. Started in 2001 and Incorporated in 2006
Gold Solution Provider in Second Life
“A” Rating with BBB
Member of E-Learning Guild
GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract Holder
SBA Small Business
Located In Franklin, Ohio
B2B Services:
Virtual Worlds & MMOs
Serious Games & Simulations
E-learning & Web-based Training
Content & Learning Management Systems
http://www.designingdigitally.com
3. Commercial Virtual Worlds…
More stable due to R&D
More cutting edge features
Technical support and updates provided
by vendor
You become dependant upon the vendor
to assist
4. Open Source Virtual Worlds…
Cost Effective
Easily updated by multiple developers
Large community for assistance
More control over the server side of the
system
Can host it yourself
Sometimes not as stable as commercial
virtual worlds (you get what you pay for)
5. Application Based Virtual Worlds…
Large application download
Open ports in your network to use all
features
Many features for building and developing
Application approved for your institution
R&D Monies spent wisely on desired
features
6. Browser Based Virtual Worlds…
No application download (usually a small
browser plug-in)
Becoming more robust each and every year
Able to render high quality
Able to implement interactions and
simulations
Google is now supporting Unity3d in its next
update release of Chrome
WebGL will change the game big time!
7. Commercial Virtual Worlds…
Azivia, Activeworlds, Amazing Worlds, Blue
Mars, Club Cooee, Empire of Sports, Football
Superstars, Free Realms, HiPiHi, IMVU, Just
Leap In, Kaneva, Meet-Me, Moondo, Moove,
Novoking, OnVerse, PS3, Protosphere,
Prototerra, Red Light Center, Second Life,
There.com, Twinity, Vivaty, vSide, Worlds.com,
3DXplorer, Multiverse, OLIVE, Habbo,
web.alive, and many many more!
There are over 450 Virtual Worlds to choose from!
8. Open Source Virtual Worlds & Gaming
Engines…
Open Wonderland / Chainsaw, Project Cobalt,
OpenSim, Sirikata, Open Croquet, Darkstar
Engine, realXtend, Vastpark, Syntensity,
Unreal Engine, and many many more!
There are over 450 Virtual Worlds to choose from!
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12. Perceived Value To The General Public
Case Studies
Value
Parents Acceptance
More Funding
More Users
More Venture Capitalists
Ease of use
Bandwidth
Virtual goods is becoming easier
Computer hardware
IEEE and IED are working on Virtual Worlds Standards
13. Student will want to explore 3D models such as this will Students need to feel
the campus virtually. This not impress the video immersed in the virtual
exploration will be a game generation. By taking campus to help them
determining factor in a cost effective route you obtain familiarity. They do
choosing a campus to could be hurting your this with maps in video
attend. University more than games now.
helping.
14. Spark interest in the campus
Reduce travel expenses for candidates
Show the student the campus for
familiarity
Get the student to enroll!
15. OpenSim
Second Life
Open Wonderland
3D Virtual Campus
Tours
27. Runs via Java client
Great for collaboration
Can import models from 3D
programs
Able to use voice & text chat
28. Able to tie into existing
databases
Flexible system
Helpful online community
Runs via Windows or Linux
servers
29. No light rendering
Loss of 3D quality when
imported
High level of skills to setup
server
50 concurrent users
Low exposure in industry
Physics engine is limited
30. What can help solve our
current technology
issues….
and can help raise enrollment…
while making it convenient
for the user and the University?
32. 3D Virtual Campus Tours is a fully collaborative
sales tool aimed at increasing enrollment
through accessibility, interactivity, and
engagement.
Designing Digitally, Inc. had a contract with the
U.S. Air Force Academy to build a Virtual
Campus MMO in 2010 and built a product for
Universities.
33. Fully Brower Based
3MB plug-in for your browser
Web-based admin system
Track events, users, chat logs,
etc.
Analytical data
500 Concurrent Users
34. Specialized for Enrollment
Recruiting
Admin reps can take control of
student avatar for guided tours
High quality graphics
We do the modeling (you focus on
your job and we will do ours)
35. Modeling is done in Maya & 3DSM
Simplicity of use ( 1 Click Load )
Adobe Flash VOIP System
Text Chat Logs between students
Built-in simulations and games on
your campus
Points systems for incentives
36. Able to be placed on your website
Runs on dedicated server
Able to replicate your campus from
pictures alone
Able to create custom clothing with
your apparel
Launching to the public April 4th
37. Downfalls:
Pricing is higher than other VW’s
Not connected to other grids
Not used for collaboration
No edit terrain tools
No build tools
Specialized for assistance in
enrollment
42. Andrew Hughes
Instructor
University of Cincinnati
513-360-8042
hughesaw@uc.edu
OR
Andrew Hughes
President
Designing Digitally, Inc.
866-316-9126
andrew.hughes@designingdigitally.com
Editor's Notes
Do you mean like no dependency to purchase a system, you can download and set up on your own? Because there is still some dependency if they don't know what they are doing...I have changed it to say Can host it yourself
These all seem negative. Are there any positives that could be added? Maybe at least change the wording so its not so negative..?I think you should avoid using “must” because that is not ALWAYS the case (maybe that’s also why it sounds so negative to me)I have changed them around. Let me know. :D
My comments are still on this slide:1 – You listed VastPark on the previous slide alsoChanged it.. Took it off commercial
Perceived Value To The General PublicMore Case Studies are providing outcomes Companies are realizing the value of Virtual WorldsParents are allowing children to spend more time in virtual worldsMore FundingWith an increase of users becomes an increase in funding for projects.More venture capitalists are willing to invest in virtual worldsEase of useBandwidth is increasing exponentiallyPurchasing of virtual goods is becoming easierComputer hardware is becoming cheaperVirtual Worlds are becoming more user friendlyIEEE and IED are working on Virtual Worlds Standards
Your line “they do this with maps in Call of Duty right now” is that what your showing in the image? I don’t really understand the relevance. If your just wanting to point out that the do that with videos games I think you should say that, rather than naming a specific game.Change it to just video games
Spark interest from the video game generations entering collegeAllow for a personal connection via distance for the admissions rep and the potential student
ProsAble to build the University yourself, but then have a learning curve to build it and quality might not be as high as if you hired a company that did it solelyAble to have representative within the worldTools like media on a prim. voice and other collaboration tools more widely availableAvailability of resources like the marketplaceAble to have analytical data about who came in
Able to provide content material for the students to learnDifficulty with the platform such as firewalls and port restrictions that will hinder your potential students from getting into this space quickly and effectivelyMy note is still on this one: I don’t understand the last bullet because Avatars can be anything. They are controlled by people, but they don’t have to be “human”I have changed to Strong Community
Have to create an account online then download a client to access the world (not browser based)Cumbersome to get into the world, Create account online, learn basics, leave tutorial space, find destination.Prim based creation of SL is unique to itself/OS, no cross compatibility on 3d models (Until Mesh imports)Second life permissions system can get in the way of basic interactions. Pop ups to allow an object to animate your avatar.Without more substantial lighting/shadows SL often looks graphically outdated.All world/items are server based, meaning networking with many clients can be slower/less stable
Have to create an account online then download a client to access the world (not browser based)Cumbersome to get into the world, Create account online, learn basics, leave tutorial space, find destination.Prim based creation of SL is unique to itself/OS, no cross compatibility on 3d models (Until Mesh imports)Second life permissions system can get in the way of basic interactions. Pop ups to allow an object to animate your avatar.Without more substantial lighting/shadows SL often looks graphically outdated.All world/items are server based, meaning networking with many clients can be slower/less stable
Able to build the University yourselfIs similar to Second Life, doesn’t have all the same tools and abilities, but also gives you more freedom to “own” your own virtual world / grid (may want to highlight somehow that is similar to having a website..?)Able to host OpenSim yourself via dedicated server (behind firewall?)
Able to build the University yourselfEverything must be built from scratch, tools must be either created or imported into the systemIs similar to Second Life, doesn’t have all the same tools and abilities, but also gives you more freedom to “own” your own virtual world / grid (may want to highlight somehow that is similar to having a website..?)Able to host OpenSim yourself via dedicated server (behind firewall?)Able to assign a URL to the IP address of your dedicated serverAble to conduct tours of the campusWill not get high quality as you can with other virtual worldsHave to download Client to run it - entire user registration system must be created, and can be difficult for novice users to get into the worldHave to setup grid which takes time and technical expertise for a userHave to open a bunch of ports for users to be able to use it
Have to create an account online then download a client to access the world (not browser based)Prim based creation of SL is unique to itself/OS, no cross compatibility on 3d models (Until Mesh imports)Second life permissions system can get in the way of basic interactions. Pop ups to allow an object to animate your avatar.Without more substantial lighting/shadows SL/OS often looks graphically outdated.All world/items are server based, meaning networking with many clients can be slower/less stable
Not sure what you mean the last bullet, but assuming you do. (in my comment: not sure what you mean here? Like not bots? have you asked Devon about that?)I have taken it out and changed it to Small development community
Able to download and run if you have Java on your computerGreat for showing presentations due to collaboration toolsHas the ability to import 3D models from applications like Maya, 3D Studio Max, Google WarehouseAble to use voice and text chat to communicateLarge number of collaboration tools available
More convenient than SL and Opensim as it can run via javaAble to download and run if you have Java on your computerGreat for showing presentations but the quality of the 3D is poorHas the ability to import 3D models from applications like Maya, 3D Studio Max, Google Warehouse, etc. but lack of high end graphics rendering cause a considerable loss in qualityAble to use voice and text chat to communicateLarge number of collaboration tools availableRequires highest level of programming / computer skills to set-up, run, and develop
3D Virtual Campus ToursFully browser based3mb plug-in to your browser with no DLL’s installed on your computerWeb-based admin system that tracks events, users, chat history logs, etc. Able to track analytical data to find out where students wentMMO software so we can handle 500 concurrent usersOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
My note is still on this one: if your going to talk about simplicity I don't think avatar appearance is a highlight of that. Need to highlight how easy it is to get in and use.Change it. :D Works?3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth and Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus
3D Virtual Campus ToursOnly used for enrollment recruitingAble to allow admissions reps to take control of your avatar to show you around (auto follow)Able to provide a much higher quality than you can get from SL, OS, OW can provide3D models are done by the expert so your team can focus on their jobs and not have to learn how to build a 3D models of your campus3D models are done in maya and 3DSM and not google earth ans Google Sketchup cannot provide the quality you need to represent your campus effectivelyAble to change avatars appearance and outfits with a simple click rather than attaching to body partsAble to use Flash based Voice system so no voice system needs installed on your computerAble to use text chat that logs all communication between studentsAlbe to play simulations built using gaming engine to provide a higher quality of interaction than you would get from SL, OW, OSAble to have point systems to provide incentive to explore the campus