3D sickness, cybersickness, VR sickness, simulator sickness

[Joel S. Berson]

I understand (vaguely) that there is "real 3D" and ... I dunno,
"remastered 3D".  The former, which Hugo is in, is made with two
cameras, the latter by manipulating a 2D original.  The previews were
probably all of remastered 2D movies (e.g. Titanic, Star
Wars).  Perhaps Larry's wife can tolerate the real but not the
ersatz.  Avatar was "real 3D" too, I think -- perhaps she might have
ventured it.

Joel

At 1/29/2012 08:19 PM, Laurence Horn wrote:
>Interesting.  My wife has a condition called BPPV, Benign Paroxysmal
>Positional Vertigo, and when we went to see Hugo we were worried she
>might not be able to manage the experience.  But her only real
>problem was with the 3D action movies that were being previewed
>(interminably, it seemed), everything from a Star Wars 3D remake to
>a Titanic 3D remake to some new movies, none of which seemed like
>they'd be a major sacrifice to give up.  She deliberately avoided
>Avatar when that came out, but Hugo turned out not to pose any real
>problems, and she felt it was definitely worth seeing, 3D and
>all.  So at least for some people with some forms of vertigo, this
>3D sickness isn't brought on automatically by watching movies that
>use the technology, but depends on how they use it.  (We did notice
>that taking off the glasses and watching doesn't work.  And yes, I
>know Hugo was released in 2D versions too, but it would be a shame
>to miss the full experience, assuming it doesn't make you !
>  sick.)
>
>LH
>
>On Jan 29, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Garson O'Toole wrote:
>
> > The title of this post contains terms that refer to the nausea
> > experienced when the visual system (especially the stereopsis system)
> > is artificially manipulated. Some simulators can move you in physical
> > space while displaying video streams. These systems manipulate the
> > vestibular system and the visual system.
> >
> > The latest attempt to popularize 3D-movies has caused the term
> > 3D-sickness to circulate more widely.
> >
> > 3D Sickness: 3D movies make me sick...literally!
> > http://www.squidoo.com/3dsickness
> >
> > Here are some examples of other types of sickness. I have not tried to
> > find early examples.
> >
> > Can your eyes make you sick?: Investigating the Relationship between
> > the Vestibulo-ocular Reflex and Virtual Reality by Mark H. Draper
> > Date: 29 Apr 1996
> > http://www.hitl.washington.edu/publications/r-96-3/
> >
> > [Begin excerpt]
> > 3.0 Speculations on the Visual and Vestibular System Contributions to
> > Simulator Sickness
> >
> > First a brief overview of the concept and characteristics of simulator
> > sickness will be presented. Second the sensory conflict theory will be
> > offered as a potential link between the visual and vestibular systems
> > and simulator sickness, followed by a discussion of other possible
> > contributions that these systems may offer to understanding the nature
> > of simulator sickness. Lastly an annotated list will be presented of
> > current-technology virtual interface artifacts that may also
> > contribute to simulator sickness, along with the associated rationale.
> > [End excerpt]
> >
> > The Virtual Reality Gorilla-Rhino Test by Ernest Adams
> > Gamasutra
> > Date: August 14, 1998
> >
> http://www.designersnotebook.com/Columns/010_The_VR_Gorilla-Rhino_Test/010_the_vr_gorilla-rhino_test.htm
> > [Begin excerpt]
> > One of the worst of these is "VR sickness," essentially identical to
> > motion sickness. VR sickness is caused by a number of factors.
> > [End excerpt]
> >
> >
> > http://www.cybersickness.org/what_is_sickness.asp
> > [Begin excerpt]
> > What is cybersickness?
> > Cybersickness is a term to describe motion sickness experienced by
> > users of head-steered Virtual Reality systems (McCauley and Sharkey,
> > 1992 in PRESENCE ). In a typical Virtual Environment, users often view
> > moving scenes while they remain physically stationary. This situation
> > can cause a compelling sense of self motion (called vection). Examples
> > of cybersickness symptoms include nausea, eye strain,and dizziness.
> > [End excerpt]
> >
> >
> > http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2011/01/post_4.html
> > [Begin excerpt]
> > That cognitive dissonance adds to the confusion created by viewing
> > these things and can, in the case of interactive applications
> > (simulators) lead to "cyber-sickness"--very much like sea-sickness.
> > [End excerpt]
> >
> >
> > The OED has motion sickness with a cite in 1881. The 1995 cite does
> > not contain the term "VR sickness" but that is the theme.
> >
> > OED: motion sickness n. nausea and malaise, sometimes proceeding to
> > vomiting and prostration, induced by motion (or simulated motion),
> > esp. during travel by boat, plane, or automobile.
> > 1995    Guardian 30 Mar. (Online Suppl.) 3/5   The artificiality of VR
> > scenes causes nausea and motion sickness in 60 per cent of users.
> >
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