Virtual Reality Contest 2018/19 - Stories from Ancient China
Organised by the Library with support from the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, the VR contest - Stories from Ancient China in 2018/19 is now open for registration. Participants can join a series of VR workshops to learn VR techniques, explore 3D modelling tools and kick-start their VR stories.
To learn more about Virtual Reality and the contest, come and join one of the briefing sessions below:
To learn more about Virtual Reality and the contest, come and join one of the briefing sessions below:
| Date: | 13 Sep 2018 (Thu) |
| Time: | 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM (Session 1) OR 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM (Session 2) |
| Venue: | Digital Visualisation Room, i-Space, 4/F, Library |
All PolyU students are welcome, register now!
Check the VR Contest Website to learn more about the important dates of talks, workshops and submission deadline.
Check the VR Contest Website to learn more about the important dates of talks, workshops and submission deadline.
In 2017/18, 17 teams of students participated in the VR contest and six of them won the prizes with their outstanding works in Jun 2018. All winning projects are now available at the VR Experience Zone in 4/F i-Space. Please make an appointment at iBooking!
Check out more photos of the award presentation ceremony.
Check out more photos of the award presentation ceremony.
| Upper right: | CHEUNG Chun Yiu, Gary (EIE), Champion |
| Middle right: | TING Chiu Ming (EIE), 1st Runner-up |
| Lower right: | LI Zhi Yao, YoYo (COMP), 2nd Runner-up |
The champion’s entry was also showcased at the First International Children VR Film Fest held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to 31 July 2018.Notebook and Tablet Self-Service Kiosk
Borrowing a notebook computer or tablet has never been so easy. The notebook computers and tablets loan service has been relocated to a Self-Service Kiosk housed next to the Technical Support Desk at 4/F i-Space. From now on, you can easily identify an available notebook or tablet on the kiosk’s screen. With your student/staff card, NetID and NetPassword, you can check out the computer item you need at a designated kiosk’s compartment.
Remember, you must return the borrowed item to Technical Support Desk, 4/F i-Space, in person.
Remember, you must return the borrowed item to Technical Support Desk, 4/F i-Space, in person.
For details, please visit loan policy and How-to Use Notebook & Tablet Self-service Kiosk.
New Digital Services@i-Space:
- Desktop 3D and Book Scanners
Desktop 3D and Book Scanners are now available Digital Visaulisation Room in 4/F i-Space. The Desktop 3D Scanner can capture the size and shape of a physical object into digital 3D models for importing to Unity software for VR game development.
Book Scanner is able to transform an object into a flattened 2D image or auto-removal fingertips from the scanned images.
Current PolyU students and staff are welcome to book the scanners at iBooking.
- Photogrammetry software
A photogrammetry software, namely Agisoft Photoscan, is available at i-Space. The Agisoft performs photogrammetric processing of ordinary 2D digital images and generates 3D spatial data. Similar to 3D scanner, the 3D images can be used in VR game software, GIS applications, and visual effects production.
Check out more about application software available at i-Space.
- Vinyl Cutter
Vinyl Cutter can cut out shapes from two-layered self-adhesive materials (e.g. vinyl film, sticker paper) for creating decals, stickers and paint mask. Library staff and students used this cutter to turn sticker paper into fabulous contour patterns and decorated the glass panel for the Best of Luck on your Exams campaign in May.
- i-Space Consultation Services
You can check out i-Space’s facilities, application software, services, workshops, events and digital equipment to loan at Library homepage. You may also book a consultation appointment online with i-Space staff to learn how to use the facilities or new projects that you want our advices.