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Abstract
The opportunities for 3D visualisations are huge. People can be immersed inside their data, interface with it in natural ways, and see it in ways that are not possible on a traditional desktop screen. Indeed, 3D visualisations, especially those that are immersed inside head-mounted displays are becoming popular. Much of this growth is driven by the availability, popularity and falling cost of head-mounted displays and other immersive technologies. However, there are also challenges. For example, data visualisation objects can be obscured, important facets missed (perhaps behind the viewer), and the interfaces may be unfamiliar. Some of these challenges are not unique to 3D immersive technologies. Indeed, developers of traditional 2D exploratory visualisation tools would use alternative views, across a multiple coordinated view (MCV) system. Coordinated view interfaces help users explore the richness of the data. For instance, an alphabetical list of people in one view shows everyone in the database, while a map view depicts where they live. Each view provides a different task or purpose. While it is possible to translate some desktop interface techniques into the 3D immersive world, it is not always clear what equivalences would be. In this paper, using several case studies, we discuss the challenges and opportunities for using multiple views in immersive visualisation. Our aim is to provide a set of concepts that will enable developers to perform critical thinking, creative thinking and push the boundaries of what is possible with 3D and immersive visualisation. In summary developers should consider how to integrate many views, techniques and presentation styles, and one view is not enough when using 3D and immersive visualisations.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 20 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Computers |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Feb 2022 |
Keywords
- visualisation
- Virtual Reality
- multiple views
- Multivocality
- three-dimensions
- computer graphics
- heritage visualisation
- archaeology
- ocean sciences visualisation
- extended reality
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Alternative views on the lost heritage of Gwynedd
Roberts, J. (PI)
1/02/13 → 16/07/14
Project: Research
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Data Meets Creativity: Authentic Learning through Data Art Design and Exhibition
Roberts, J. C., 20 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Computers and Graphics. 19 p., 104248.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Engaging Data-Art: Conducting a Public Hands-On Workshop
Roberts, J. C., 31 Jul 2024. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Active Learning Activities in a Collaborative Teacher Setting in Colours, Design and Visualisation
Roberts, J. C., 29 Apr 2022, In: Computers. 11, 5, 21 p., 68.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Best Short Paper (the David Duce award) for: Towards Developing a Digital application for the Five Design-Sheets Methodology
Owen, A. (Recipient) & Roberts, J. (Recipient), 16 Sept 2022
Prize: National/international honour
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Student theses
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Analysis, Design and Implementation of Multiple View Visualisations
Al-Maneea, H. M. A. (Author), Roberts, J. (Supervisor), 19 Oct 2021Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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