Do real ao virtual: a construção de narrativas visuais para o passeio interativo na Gruta de Ubajara

Abstract

The preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage currently face the challenge of engaging audiences in virtual environments without losing the essence of the in-person experience. This paper presents the development of illustrations and animations for an interactive virtual tour of the Ubajara Cave (CE) as mediation resources between the visitor and the heritage site. The primary objective was to investigate how visual narratives act as mediation tools to translate geological time information and the cave's intangible heritage, making the content accessible. Grounded in the concepts of immersion, engagement, and interactivity, the research analyzes animation references in exhibition contexts to develop an experimental prototype. This prototype uses the 3DVista platform to orchestrate navigation through the cave's photogrammetry. The results suggest that overlaying animated illustrations onto realistic scenarios fills gaps in meaning, allowing for the visualization of phenomena invisible to the naked eye and connecting the visitor to local legends. It concludes that Digital Design, by hybridizing techniques, acts as an agent for valuing memory, transforming the virtual visit into an experience of learning and belonging where technology serves the humanization of heritage.