Interesting list of tools for visualization – a motherlode of ideas for projects that could be used in world, or in virtual worlds, to display data and information in an intuitive way (many of these would HIGHLY benefit from being in 3D).
Some samples:
The rapid development of 3D interfaces is always a pleasure to look at. Makes me feel confident Virtual Worlds are on the right track
I like the little gaming innovation concerning the mixing of dimensions smoothly (as posted here). At the bottom of that article is another list of 3D interfacing with data, some hardware side – that really show the value of a third Dimension.
Ah yeah…saw that from our good friend Digado.
I’m sure you’ve seen it but I posted today on a grab bag of things but really really really check out the TED presentation of Photosynth….and stick around for the last minute or so where it all comes together in one organic, communally created virtual environment….it is breath taking.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/129