In the previous course, Introduction to the 4D Browser, you became familiar with the 4D Browser, learning how to navigate the 3D model of Dresden, explore historical photographs, and understand how time adds a fourth dimension to the city model.
In this course, you move to advanced exploration and analysis. You will learn how to examine historical change in more detail, use visualization tools to reveal patterns, and work with texts linked to buildings, photos, and locations to add historical meaning to what you see.
This course is designed for learners who have completed the Introduction to the 4D Browser or have basic familiarity with the interface.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Since the 4D Browser is a prototype application, it is not yet optimized to work equally well in all browsers, and not all possible interaction modes are implemented yet.
For the best experience, stick to the following requirements:
Richard Joos is a research associate (Master of Arts). He studied Art History (Bachelor's & Master's) in Dresden. His research interests include digital art, internet and meme culture, virtual reality and 3D virtualization, gamification, and game studies.
Sander Münster is a professor of Digital Humanities at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. His research interests include 3D and 4D modelling and visualization of cultural heritage, information behaviour, digital heritage education, and communities.