Omnivorous Surfer

The general, bare-bones idea of Photosynth is that you upload several photos of the same location or object taken from different distances, perspectives, times, etc. Photosynth will then stitch them together, by analyzing and finding similarities, into an "interactive 3D viewing experience." Your creation is then available for viewing by anyone on the web. Here's an example, a synth of Owachomo Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument.

The description from the website is: "Photosynth creates an amazing new experience with nothing more than a bunch of photos. Creating a synth allows you to share the places and things you love using the cinematic quality of a movie, the control of a video game, and the mind-blowing detail of the real world."

I'll have to admit I'm still trying to figure this out, but it's fascinating. I'll have to see what photos I might have that I could upload to try it.

In the classroom? I wonder what kind of creations would result from photos taken by students on a field trip.