Augmented Environments Lab

Abstract
The goal of our research is to understand and create software tools for Mixed Reality (MR) applications. History has shown that well-designed tools can have a dramatic impact on the quality and variety of applications that can be built for a particular interaction paradigm: the evolution and success of WIMP (windows, icons, menus and pointers) interfaces, and the desktop metaphor in particular, are a striking example of this. We believe that the lack of appropriate tools is one of the factors limiting research and deployment of MR systems, especially in domains such as entertainment that require skilled designers and artists to create robust, complex content.

Full Reference:
Blair MacIntyre. “Authoring 3D Mixed Reality Experiences: Managing the Relationship Between the Physical and Virtual Worlds.” At ACM SIGGRAPH and Eurographics Campfire: Production Process of 3D Computer Graphics Applications – Structures, Roles and Tools, Snowbird, UT, June 1-4, 2002.

Abstract
In this paper we discuss our work on applying media theory to the creation of narrative augmented reality (AR) experiences. We summarize the concepts of remediation and media forms as they relate to our work, argue for their importance to the development of a new medium such as AR, and present two example AR experiences we have designed using these conceptual tools. In particular, we focus on leveraging the interaction between the physical and virtual world, remediating existing media (film, stage and interactive CD-ROM), and building on the cultural expectations of our users.

Full Reference:
MacIntyre, Blair, Bolter, Jay David, Moreno, Emmanuel, and Hannigan, Brendan. “Augmented Reality as a New Media Experience”. In International Symposium on Augmented Reality (ISAR 2001), New York, NY, October 29-30, 2001.

Abstract

In this paper we discuss our work on applying media theory to the creation of narrative augmented reality (AR)experiences

Full Reference:

MacIntyre, Blair, Bolter, Jay David, Moreno, Emmanuel, and Hannigan, Brendan. “Augmented Reality as a New Media Experience”. In International Symposium on Augmented Reality (ISAR 2001), New York, NY, October 29-30, 2001. [paper]