Simcoemedia has recently received Google Trusted Photographer status. This is an interesting landmark for me as a freelance video producer, designer and photographer because it means Google has certified Simcoemedia as able to produce virtual tours of property and locations. You can see the type of tours I am refering to on Google Street View and by using your mouse to click on a marker or tapping the direction of travel on a touchscreen, you are able to travel to that location within the tour. These tours can be added within buildings and other locations by Google contributors (the majority of photography from the road is created by Street View cars). With the production of the 360 Video Handbook and the Matterport Book I’ve been honing my 360 photography skills, knowledge and editing ability over the last few years.
I have just purchased an XPhase Pro S camera which is capable of creating images 16,384 pixels by 8,192 pixels – industry standard, providing clarity and detail. The types of clients who may require a virtual tour are:
- Estate agents looking to promote the current sales / rentals
- Plant Managers requiring health and safety tours
- Venue / theatre owners wanting to show customers around their space
- Exhibition display to attract visitors
- Outdoor locations of natural beauty or historical interest
Contact me at design@simcoe.co.uk to discuss your Virtual Tour needs. You can see an example of the quality of images on Google Maps by viewing the 360 photo from Stockholm, Sweden below:
