iSpace Pages:
All of the web pages referred to in this section were created using Caligari iSpace
http://www.caligari.com
http://www.caligari.com/iSpace/SHELL.html
iSpace is a stand alone program that uses many of the
capabilities and techniques of 3D modeling to make it easier and faster to build
web pages with 3D graphical content. So far this claim seems to be pretty much
on the mark though, as with any completely new program and concept, it may have
to undergo a few user interface changes to make its use easy to learn for all
functions. Luckily its interface is based on that of trueSpace which has one of
the most accessible 3D modeling interfaces I have seen. Early criticism of how
much screen space was taken by the first user interface design caused Caligari
to go back and completely change it even though it delayed the program's release
by several months. With this kind of attitude I think we can expect some really
nice improvements as iSpace grows and matures.
Test Pages: At this point most of my work with iSpace involves
getting to know how the program works figuring out how to best add iSpace
functionality to my existing MS FrontPage 2000 web pages. Right now I am
thinking in terms of included pages with control panels but I will naturally
think of more things later. I pride myself on keeping my site fast to load and
fast to browse. To this end I want to make sure any iSpace content I add does
not significantly slow browsing and adds to the enjoyment of the visit. Ideally
I hope to use iSpace to more clearly illustrate difficult concepts but for right
now I am hoping to provide control panels that more clearly show the
relationship between various sound file links.
My iSpace examples:
At the top of this page, at the lowest row of menu
choices, are a series of iSpace examp0le pages I created either to try new ideas
or illustrate problems or solutions I have found.
I am still deciding whether to explain each page
here or on the page. Or both.
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