Vizerra
{{Short description|3D models viewing software}}
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Vizerra is a software platform for viewing 3D models which provides its user with integrated additional content, such as video guides.[http://www.nvidia.com/object/ecosystem_profiles_p1.html Vizerra project as a part of NVIDIA Ecosystem] Currently available 3D models are used for demonstration, advertising and educational purposes.[http://www.devata.org/2009/08/virtual-or-reality-12-amazing-3d-comparison-photos-at-angkor-wat/ 3D model of Angkor Wat on Devata.org project]
Project Overview
The project title has its origins in Latin and combines three words: visio (”vision, image”), erro (”roam”) and terra (“earth”). It was chosen because Vizerra project began as a platform for virtual travel.[http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/6/22/15152/3292/travel/Vizerra+Takes+You+To+The+World%27s+Architectural+Wonders Vizerra project on Jaunted travel guide]
At the moment Vizerra is primarily a library of virtual 3D copies of real sites. These include monasteries, temples, squares and monuments of ancient cultures, such as Machu Picchu, Prague’s Old Town Square, Angkor Wat and others.[http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/08/20/discover-the-best-world-heritage-sites-in-3d-with-vizerra.html Vizerra project on Smashing Apps blog]
Client Application
The first version of Vizerra client application user interface was made by Art. Lebedev Studio.[http://www.artlebedev.ru/everything/vizerra/ The first version of Vizerra interface]
Vizerra uses the following technologies:
Umbra by Umbra Software Ltd.; Wwise (WaveWorks Interactive Sound Engine) by Audiokinetic Inc; SpeedTree by Interactive Data Visualization, Inc.; Simplygon by Donya Labs AB; PhysX by Nvidia Corporation; DirectX by Microsoft, Gamebryo Lightspeed game engine from Emergent (previously NetImmerse Engine) and others.