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I thought this was amazingly well-done for students:
http://www.openculture.com/2013/11/fly-through-17th-century-london.html
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Six students from De Montfort University have created a stellar 3D representation of 17th century London, as it existed before The Great Fire of 1666. The three-minute video provides a realistic animation of Tudor London, and particularly a section called Pudding Lane where the fire started. As Londonist notes, Although most of the buildings are conjectural, the students used a realistic street pattern [taken from historical maps] and even included the hanging signs of genuine inns and businesses mentioned in diaries from the period.
For their efforts, the De Montfort team was awarded first prize in the Off the Map contest, a competition run by The British Library and video game developers GameCity and Crytek.
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liberal N proud
(60,332 posts)I was at a presentation a few years back, they had set up 24 screen on a circle around the arena. Then did a fly through of Washington DC modeled in 360. It was like you were in the middle of the model and could look in any direction.
RandiFan1290
(6,221 posts)These things are going to be a blast!
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)That would be cool to watch with those on.
RVN VET
(492 posts)RandiFan1290
(6,221 posts)but she sure is having a good time.
There are some other reaction videos on you tube that are really funny. Especially with the roller coaster program.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)Our older generation is priceless.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,608 posts)PasadenaTrudy
(3,998 posts)All that Tudor architecture...gorgeous. I only wish there were people in it.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)The attention to detail with the laundry hanging ahead and the market stalls...and then that chilling peek down the alley as the fire is getting going... I just loved it.
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Something about the UK, 15th, 16th centuries always gives me ripples of goosebumps...... and a homesick feeling.....
MUST watch after chores!
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)I have a fascination with that time period as well... and I love the background music.
eqfan592
(5,963 posts)"Leave no man behind" is the title of the song if I remember correctly.
The Straight Story
(48,121 posts)or McDonalds either.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)okay, fresh by 17th century standards.
politicat
(9,808 posts)Since it would have come out of the sea or the river on the morning sold, or the day before.
The advent of refrigeration is a blessing, but it did change our relationship with food and its sourcing.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)This dates back to the time of chamber pots. Pre-indoor plumbing.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)RVN VET
(492 posts)mgardener
(1,812 posts)You need to watch this, details are incredible!!!!
Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)grr... but this looks fun.
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)I've watched it several times, and I pick up something new I hadn't seen each time.
proReality
(1,628 posts)Lots of thumbs up for this one.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)lillypaddle
(9,580 posts)and beautifully done.
NealK
(1,851 posts)Incredible what we can do these days.
eqfan592
(5,963 posts)John Stow wrote "Survey of London" in which he detailed London as it was at the end of the 16th century, and it was added on to by others as time went on. Just under 70 years after his writing was the fire.
EDIT: Also, check this out! http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/animations/great_fire/index_embed.shtml
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)That is very cool.
as is the link! Thanks for sharing.
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)You can find places...Just like that...or like Shinjuku
And of course move about in them.
HipChick
(25,485 posts)However, i have no qualms walking down alleyways there, I can't say the same in the US...
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Buns_of_Fire
(17,158 posts)They deserved first prize.