"Masterworks" is a free app for Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VRwhere you can visit historical places. The journey spans 3,000 years of human history without having to leave the house.
Means Photogrammetrywhich is a technically complex and demanding production process, high-resolution photos were combined to create virtually accessible locations. In "Masterworks", for example, you can visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial or Thailand's ancient capital and learn something about history. Audio recordings by archaeologists and scientists are available everywhere.
The non-profit organisation Cyarkwhich has been endeavouring to digitally preserve well-known and historically relevant places for posterity since 2003, is responsible for the VR app "Masterworks". According to John RistevskiCEO of Cyark, this is an important step in arousing interest and curiosity in our history.
Source: VRODO
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