Quicktime VR is based on the studies of Apple´s Advanced Technology Group. One of the researchers, Eric Chen, detailed the techiques used for the Application Tools Suite and explained the main design goals and future developments. This is not just a short description of his article, but a detailed summarize under the scope of research. It starts with an abstract explanation of the topic and describes further the solutions choosen for implementation of Quicktime VR. The Parts are complete and near indepentend of each other, trying to make it possible to consume it bit for bit:
4. How's Quicktime implemented
After the discussion of the possibilities and directions of QTVR you might be interested, getting more information.
A download for the movie players and more hyperlinks are accessable right here:
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