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The Digital Marketing Diary: (extract from e-newsletter)
Revolution in the Virtual Tour Industry
Virtual Tours by Royal Appointment...
It's a little known fact in the digital marketing world that the term Virtual Tour actually has Royal significance. Virtual Tour, being a cross between 'Virtual Reality' and 'Royal Tour', was a term first used when Queen Elizabeth II watched a 3D visualisation of Dudley Castle in 1994...
...so here's a selection of our most revered (and maybe slightly tenuous) Virtual Tours by Royal Appointment.
King's College London
- 'founded by King George IV in 1829'
The Royal Armouries
- 'it's not just about guns, knives and armour!'
St George's University
- 'national heritage dating back to 1733'
The Royal Apartments
- 'a stunning collection of 'Right Royal' homes'
St George London Ltd
- 'riverside property fit for a King (and Queen)'
All the best, James
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Q. What is a virtual tour?
A. A virtual tour or 360 panorama is an unbroken view of an entire surrounding area. Basically a picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene. Modern virtual tours use a number of still images of a room or location, these are 'stitched' together to create a 360 degree image that can be viewed as a stunning showcase of your facilities.
There are numerous names we have heard from clients when requesting Revolution Viewing virtual tours, these include:
360 Panorama. 360 Degree VR. IPIX Virtual Tours. Panoramic Photography. VR Tours. Full Screen Virtual Tours. 360 Views. 360 Photography. VR360. Virtual 3D Tour. Virtual 360.
As a virtual tour company we have to understand all of the descriptions above, and what our clients really require. Our understanding of the industry helps to provide you with the best possible virtual tour service. You will receive a virtual tour you can be proud of, from a reliable, cutting edge virtual tour provider.
Q. How are your virtual tours created?
A. Every Revolution Tour (tm) is shot by one of our highly trained photographers. We use high end digital cameras combined with the most up to date virtual tour equipment and complete the on site production process quickly and efficiently. Our post production team use cutting edge virtual tour software to stitch the raw images we capture on site. To ensure our virtual tours are of maximum grade and high quality, specific image adjustments are made before final sign off and dispatch to you.
Q. How much will a virtual tour cost?
A. We understand that the bottom line of any project is important. We are confident that our virtual tours offer the best value for money you will find. We are kept very busy at Revolution Viewing and we strongly believe this is thanks to our quality of product, great customer service and overall value for money.
Q. How do I calculate how many movies I require?
A. This is fairly easy. Consider the number of locations (rooms, gardens, balconies, halls etc) you wish to have captured, add them up and that's the answer. Odd shaped or huge rooms may require more than 1 movie per room. Looking at one of our virtual tours with a floor plan may help with your calculations.
Q. Where do you create virtual tours?
A. Revolution Viewing have created virtual tours throughout the UK and Overseas, our virtual tour solutions are appreciated and commissioned by a truly international client base. Tell us about your project and locations, we'll be happy to supply an accurate and competitive quotation tailored to your needs.
So whether you require London Virtual Tours, Leeds Virtual Tours, Manchester Virtual Tours, Newcastle Virtual Tours, Birmingham Virtual Tours, Liverpool Virtual Tours, Glasgow Virtual Tours, Edinburgh Virtual Tours, UK Virtual Tours or International Virtual Tours; Revolution Viewing can help.
Q. Which industries have commissioned Revolution Viewing virtual tours?
A. Over the years we have worked on many virtual tour projects. These projects have been from varied industries and have provided us with an interesting portfolio of previous work. Equally important, is the knowledge we have gained from these specific industries. The on site aspect of virtual tour production in numerous locations has provided us with the skills set to ensure your complete project is both stunning and accessible, regardless of your industry. The following is a brief list of client specific Revolution Viewing solutions:
Property Virtual Tours. Hotel Virtual Tours. Apartment Virtual Tours. University Virtual Tours. School Virtual Tours. Home Virtual Tours. Retail Virtual Tours. Showroom Virtual Tours. Yacht Virtual Tours. Aeroplane Virtual Tours. Show Home Virtual Tours. Vehicle Virtual Tours. Nightclub Virtual Tours. Restaurant Virtual Tours. Bar Virtual Tours. Spa Virtual Tours. Gym Virtual Tours. Leisure Virtual Tours. Museum Virtual Tours. Cathedral Virtual Tours.
Q. In what format do Revolution Viewing create virtual tours.
A. At Revolution Viewing we are constantly updating our services and the technology we use. Our key considerations when refining our virtual tours are image quality and accessibility. We believe your virtual tour should be high quality and accessible by as many of your potential clients as possible. For these reasons we recommend Flash virtual tours for on line use, whether it's our entry level solution or our full screen virtual tours. We also produce Java virtual tours, Quicktime virtual tours and IPIX virtual tours to suit the requirements of individual clients.
When deciding on suitable formats we will discuss your project, what you want to achieve and how it will be displayed (on line or off line). You can be confident that Revolution Viewing is the virtual tour company supplying the most up to date and accessible solutions.
Q. CAD or Virtual Tours?
A. CAD and Photographic Virtual Tours are not really interchangeable services. CAD is used for products before they are constructed, Virtual Tours tend to be used to market existing products, facilities and properties. If you want to market a property 'off plan' then CAD can help. If you want to showcase your existing facilities a virtual tour can offer stunning representation to your clients.
Q. What's new in the world of digital marketing?
A. Home Information Movies (HIM) are a new addition to the product list of Revolution Viewing. HIM offers an emotive alternative to virtual tours with information, music and high quality still images.
Q. Can you capture still images for me?
A. Yes, our skilled photographers can capture digital photographs at the same time as creating your virtual tour, or as a stand alone service.
Q. What is CAD / CGI?
A. There are numerous titles, but CAD or CGI generally refers to 3D images and 3D animation created on a computer from architectural or design plans. Often used to market property off plan.
Q. What do I need CAD design for?
A. CAD is used to market a product that has not yet been physically created. A highly realistic model is produced that allows you to sell 'off plan'. Potential clients can get an accurate idea of what their purchase will look like and buy with confidence.
Q. How can I offer a different representation of my facilities?
A. See our Home Information Movies (HIM) to find what's new in digital property marketing.
Q. Can I have a showreel of my virtual tours?
A. Yes – we can convert your virtual tours to linear movies for application to DVD or Home Information Movie.
Q. Can people view my virtual tours without being connected to the Internet?
A. We can create a CD-ROM, DVD or USB presentation for off-line access to your virtual tours. This is the perfect solution for when you or your clients require access to virtual tours in a location where a reliable internet connection cannot be guaranteed. Clients often find our interactive presentations very useful when wishing to display virtual tours at a conference, exhibition or during a company presentation. An off-line interactive presentation can also be a great tangible product to mail out to clients.