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From Web2.0 to Web3.D

April 20th, 2007 - Mitch Olson


There are lots of interesting developments going on in the Web2.0 space at present and the underlying technology supporting this.  In working with leading web entrepreneurs and innovators we get an elevated perspective across many web-based products and service domains, and thereby get to see trends and common themes that may not be obvious to somebody working from a single perspective. From here we’re seeing the convergence of a number of trajectories;

 

  • 3D virtualisation of space & real-time shared experience
  • Increasing richer User generated content
  • Social Affiliation & Identity expression

Where these trends meet are a number of interesting product & service possibilities where compelling social and entertainment experiences can be virtualised and brought to life. Over the last year we have been building a technology platform that supports the next generation of web-based products in this emerging territory. At the inaugural NZ Flex Developers Group which we hosted earlier this week we gave an early preview of a developer “test-rig” that demonstrates the beginnings of our OSVirtualVillage platform.

 

 

Over on our new Labs site you can see some screenshots of this - we’ll also be releasing a link to the real thing in the next week. Over the next month or so we’ll be gradually revealing more of OSVirtualVillage, and demonstrating how the immersive experience of 3D, combined with the accessibility of Flash Player, and the power and speed of development of Adobe Flex can create stunning new worlds.

10 Responses to “From Web2.0 to Web3.D”

  1. Studiowhiz.com » Blog Archive » First New Zealand Flex Meeting Follow up Says:

    […] Following up from the first New Zealand Flex user group, here are a few links of interest: The Recording: - https://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/_a200985228/p80799088/ Andrew Spaulding’s part recorded fine, but the second half not so well, due to technical problems. couple of blog entries from our hosts: - http://blog.getoutsmart.com/archives/2007/04/20/from-web20-to-web3d/ - http://labs.getoutsmart.com/archives/2007/04/19/new-flex-based-3d-rendering-platform/ Enjoy! […]

  2. Guillermo Pared Says:

    Great Work !!!, very Cool,
    I like all, but I find cool too your preloader, how do you made this, also the image with the progress bar, -I ‘m really new in flex. any tips, welcome

    Thanks in Advanced,

    Guillermo

  3. Mitch Olson Says:

    Hi Guillermo

    I’ll get one of our guys to post a tutorial on creating custom preloaders on the Labs site next week.

    Cheers

    Mitch

  4. tony grimes Says:

    The full example of this is really impressive. Are you using your own 3d engine to map the components to 3d objects as textures? I’ve been experimenting with papervision and would love to do something similar.

  5. Smarter by design» Blog Archive » One Web Trend to rule them all Says:

    […] All of these definitions speak to a general trajectory from loosely formed, more abstract & less direct forms of representation and expression to those which are more tangible, immediate, cohesive & sensate.  I’ve spoken of these trends many times before, for instance here & here. […]

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