Colonising Cyberspace

Synopsis: Virtual reality, VR and cyberspace are all terms for computer-graphics developments by which people can enter imaginary three-dimensional worlds and explore, using ‘eyephones’ strapped to the face and special gloves that interpret gestural commands. The effect is overwhelmingly convincing, with the viewer feeling actually present in the computer-simulated artificial worlds, able to walk or fly, change point of view and directly manipulate objects. This programme takes the viewer on a journey through the landscape of virtual reality, and goes on to show a NASA application and to explore some cultural implications.
Series: Horizon, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1991
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Information technology
Keywords: cyberspace; virtual reality

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Notes: The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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