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All training simulations are not created equal in either educational value or in their overall ability to provide realistic training experiences. Being able to understand the key dynamics that make 3D serious games and simulations a cut above the rest is a major component in selecting a company to provide your training requirements.

 

The following five features need to be carefully considered when choosing a 3D game design software company to create your specific online…

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Virtual world developer Designing Digitally, Inc. used the Unity development platform to design a browser based interactive 3D virtual campus tour for prospective cadets to tour the United States Air Force Academy.



Franklin, OH  April 04, 2011  –  Designing…

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"Prim" is the term used for an object made from primitive shapes, such as cubes, spheres and other basic shapes. The prim modeling system is currently used by Second Life and has been in use since its inception. Shape is controlled by the basic position rotation and scale along with a set number of variables that transform the shape in a predetermined way, such as tapering, sheering and twisting. All items built in Second Life are built out of multiple prims grouped together to create an… Continue

Designing Digitally, Inc. is proud to announce our Mandarin Chinese private grid virtual world development is moving along nicely. We are developing a replica of the Forbidden City, and will be building many of the modern monuments within China. This development consists of 6 side by side islands/sims that span multiple private grid servers. The development will be used to teach the Mandarin Chinese language via distance to children throughout the world. We are proud of our progress so far and… Continue

We’ve just finished another project in Second Life! The project was signed off on and the island opened up late last night. This new island connects to another island that we did about 2 months back. Both islands are owned by American Century and both island contain buildings for their schools that they own and operate in the US and over seas. A High School, Business College and a International University. The new island also contains a resource center/library and an outdoor auditorium. We will… Continue