Skyboxes are an essential element of virtual world design, providing the backdrop that surrounds the entire scene.
This wiki article will cover the basics of skyboxes, their purpose, the library of ready-made skyboxes provided by Metaplan.
A skybox is a large cube that encloses the entire virtual environment, displaying a 360-degree panoramic image on its interior.
This image typically depicts a sky and distant objects such as mountains or buildings,
creating an illusion of a larger, more expansive world beyond the immediate scene.
Skyboxes serve several purposes in virtual world design:
Visual Appeal: They enhance the visual appeal of the virtual world by providing a realistic
and immersive background, giving users a more engaging experience.
Performance: Skyboxes are an efficient way to create the illusion of distant scenery without
requiring the rendering of complex geometry or objects, thus improving performance and reducing
load times.
Consistency: They maintain a consistent and seamless environment, preventing users from
encountering visible edges or seams in the virtual world.
Metaplan provides a library of ready-made skyboxes to help you quickly set up a visually appealing
background for your virtual world. To access the library, follow these steps: