About360 Photo SPHERE
Virtual tours are created using a special image / photo known as Spherical (globe)
MAKE THEM FREE
NOT FREE: dedicated camera (from $200 to $10,000) or a normal camera with stitching software (high end)
VIRTUAL TOURS & GOOGLE MAPS
images are then loaded into sites / platforms (see below)
then using the features of each platform you can connect the photos as well as other options such as embed videos, links to other sites
best viewed with smartphone and rotate to any angle, the ultimate experience is using VR (Virtual reality) googles
SOCIAL MEDIA
some platforms recognise the format
PLATFORMS
3rd party sites and google maps have gains and pains (noted below)
Page views - click widget to expand view  Platformsv20181112
virtual tour created using 360 spherical images
Point of Difference
RoundMe
Photo within photo (bubble thumbnail) + hotspots
share link to individual photos within tour
map view - see images in map (not all images are mapped)
Klapty
Photo within photo (bubble thumbnail) + hotspots
Kuula
Photo within photo (bubble thumbnail) + hotspots
Floor plan view: flat image with hotspots
SeekBeak
Photo within photo (bubble thumbnail) + hotspots
map view - see images in map (not all images are mapped)
Google St view:
very basic, images can be connected but no option to include text, symbols
Many more host sites available, a summary can be found by searching this site for 360 virtual tour host sites
Make your own 360 with no gadgets - just native smartphone camera
Google provide a FREE app that controls the standard smartphone camera to build a 360 spherical image
SeekbeakVirtual tours: images can be linked together &/or displayed in gallery, most allow you to morph the view and screen shot from any angle / view point Point of difference: Seekbeak each image has unique url to share or embed images have gps data for map view
sample image from virtual tour below followed by link
as at 15/6/2020 images not connected
use link below sample image to view all   RoundMeunique benefit + link to each image share or embed
images appear by map location (good for larger areas and trails)
sample image to appear here
as at 21/6/2020 images not connected
navigation tips:
Smartphone
use the external link for dynamic rotation of screen (turn to any angle)
Navigation: tap screen once to see options, tap again to remove
Screen Icons:
bottom of window: images or zones
inside image: a. another photo b. other is info and/or link
Device will show help options within app
 fastrack: be pro in 1 minute embedded site into their platform
best tip: use external link to gain full site features Swan view tunnel with Klapty
Kuulaas at 15/6/2020 images not connected use link below sample image to view all  best tip: use external link to gain
full site features Swan view Perth Quad Bikes with Kuula
Google maps does not allow add on's such as info within images
often its difficult to set the correct orientation and editing is a nightmare
the preference is upload video and let the AI extract images but video is lower quality
FREE DROP DRAG n DROP Pegman anywhere on map (refer legend) and "Step Inside"
help link below image
screen shot 15/06/2020 14 x 360 loaded
allow a few days for images to appear in google map
note: only partial - add more each visit
note: map image IS NOT true North, rotated for best view
1. tips to set the correct view
 2. to access drop and drag
 to View Mud map in Google maps
settings (top left of map page)
Non Google pros
Google Pro users
sample image, map, Step inside and tutorial
tips: easier to use the tour platforms this page with gps such as roundme or Seekbeak
Best view tips
Birds Eye (survey the land) - > use DESKTOP drop view
Jumping (quick moves) - > Desktop click on blue line or dot to jump
Walking (in Virtual Realty) - > mobile device rotate to any angle
how to: Step Inside: Jump - Walk expand view
 SI tips 2019.05 WA
How to 1 min video
Map tips / tricks how to Google Street View
created 12.9.2019 4 key sections "Fly, Jump Walk"
Your MappedDuring visits we welcome requests to map people along the trail (time permitting)
"Life be in it" sharing is caring ..
 to get your map link
1. where's Wally
find your image in the map
 map tricks this page section "FREE DROP"
OR
2. Scroll the list to get your link
list format
Name of places (visitor page link)
your name (or a hint of your name) is below each place
3. Pls reach out to us (details in name card supplied during photo)
so we can tell you more & get feedback on knowledge base
People and dates appear here
Places visited
14/06/2020
pls join our fbk group wa tourism so you can like and share when we post and pls tell your friends, get on board - ask us more other places
Get on board, more pics at places
DO IT YOURSELF or meet us @ tourism places for more
Photos or videos - narration or just pose - up to you
Did you know
Google map: more than 1 x 360 can be connected as a mini tour (make your own)
or use RoundMe site with map Icon for your virtual travel album (sample this page)
Google passport: Your contributions to google map creates a global passport of your places
 Video360 Spherical  best viewed in smartphone and rotate to any angle scene: 4mins - captured on the fly during tour if the video does not display as 360 ? copy and paste link to your smartphone browser Options hosted sites Welcome aboard
 Support local business and DO post in social media to share the memory of your #HappiMess
we test and present various apps and social media platforms ... try them, use them
most places we visit will have a listing in this page with all social media channels, search copy and paste
SOCial: Share in Fbk Grp Tourism WA
Related topicsWhat we do
create 360 images into google maps
from the traditional Google SV (Street View) Virtual tour
(known as STEP INSIDE) onto trails and inside venues
we MAY also create virtual tours in 3rd party platforms (see below)
as well as a visitor page and gps hiking route with photos,
 Project: Mapping tourism places WABIZ.ORG  Buy me a Coffee
if you like info.... keep us going sponsor a coffee
when I roam with a few bags of camera gear, phones & compass I get tired
buy me a coffee and include a message which helps so much
ultimately I prefer support for visit my local charity project
FSCC Foundation Slum Child Care log of my visits and money raised
last 5 by latest edits; open table to see all
OTHER
Google SV - step Inside
log of paths, trails venues where we "step inside"
connecting the images into a Virtual tour
 Places visited
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