An Introduction to 3DML
by Tim Bray
Jan. 19, 1999
A detailed description of this alternative to VRML.
Low-Rent Virtual Reality with XML
by Tim Bray
Jan. 19, 1999
3DML is almost XML - though you wouldn't know it from its creator's marketing information. This 'economy' virtual reality language has some benefits that VRML doesn't, and proves that you can use XML to do some surprising things.
Is HTML+Time Out-of-Sync With SMIL?
by Lisa Rein
Oct. 7, 1998
Microsoft's HTML+Time submission is a proposed HTML extension
for describing time-based media. Is this approach in conflict with the
recently approved SMIL recommendation?
XML and Vector Graphics
by Lisa Rein
June 22, 1998
A standard vector graphics format for the Web will provide lightweight Web graphics with more functionality and flexibility.
VML
by Lisa Rein
June 22, 1998
The Vector Markup Language submission is supported by Microsoft and likely will be deployed in IE5.
CGM and Web Schematics
by Lisa Rein
June 22, 1998
CGM is an established graphics standard for the CAD industry. It has proven too complex for the Web. The Web Schematics submission looks at a much simpler version for 2D diagrams.
PGML
by Lisa Rein
June 22, 1998
The Precision Graphics Markup Language is an XML-based format based on the PostScript imaging model.
RealNetworks previews SMIL-based media player
by Victor Votsch
June 5, 1998
The beta of the next generation RealPlayer is available and features support for the SMIL protocol.
Adobe's PGML Proposal is Built on PDF and XML
Apr. 16, 1998
Adobe Systems has submitted a proposal to the W3C that could result in better-quality Web-based graphics that do not require specialized plug-ins or viewers.
W3C smiles on multimedia
Dec. 20, 1997
In November, a working group within the W3C issued its first draft of a method for synchronizing multimedia objects within HTML documents.
