G6-3 Gazing behavior by viewing virtual heritage using a head-mounted display

Abstract

In this study, the incorporation of such technologies to date in digital heritage is introduced, and production and assessment of contents are done for the purpose of examining the effectiveness of VR image display employing head-mounted display (HMD). In this experiment, a theater in which a large screen was set up inside a VR space was produced, the changes of the eye movements before and after viewing in the theater were measured, and the visual characteristics during viewing were examined. As the experimental images, the “Standing Twelve Heavenly Generals” which has currently been designated as an Important Cultural Property, was presented as a 3D model. Four image patterns were prepared by way of post-production processes, such as varying the camera settings in the 3D model and adding narration. In this experiment, a HMD wherein a line-of-sight tracking function was loaded on the Gear VR made by Samsung was used. Before measurement was started, the method for wearing the HMD and the adjustment of the gaze were checked. In the results, it is suggested that the addition of information by narration exerted an effect on the subsequent viewing attitude, and that participants actively tried to view the parts that left an impression.