Virtual Tour FAQ’s
What is a virtual tour ?
A virtual tour is a series of 360 degree panoramas simulated to display interactively on a screen, where the viewer feels he/she are in the photograph and can navigate around it, experiencing the locations as if they’re actually there.
Who uses virtual tours ?
Hotels and restaurants in particular have benefited from virtual tours in recent years due to being able to visually demonstrate their facility much better. This reassures potential diners/guests and leads to an increase in bookings. Virtual tours have traditionally been used for the housing market or travel industry. However due to popularity on the internet, the true benefits of virtual tours are being realised from photojournalism to construction jobs, before and after virtual tours.
Why should I have a virtual tour ?
You should have a virtual tour so that your customers can have as a realistic experience as possible from the comfort of there own home. Market research demonstrates increasingly savvy computer users now expect a virtual tour when they go onto a website. Virtual tours are proven to engage your web visitors for longer meaning more time to view your products and facilities.
How do I display a virtual tour ?
A virtual tour can easily be displayed and styled to suit your existing website without any extra cost or hassle.
How do I order a virtual tour ?
Just contact us through online form with your project plan. We will talk you through your options and where possible arrange a short meeting to discuss your virtual tour and show our portfolio of special effects. A quote is then prepared and a shoot date confirmed. Then leave the rest to us. You can expect a quick turnaround and have your virtual tour, normally within a week of the shoot date.
How long does it take to photograph a virtual tour ?
Each 360 degree panorama is remarkably quick to photograph. Typically 360Mongolia shoot 24 images for each panorama and often have be quick to avoid people from appearing several times in the same panorama.
How should I prepare locations before the shoot ?
Its a special shot intended to show off how delightful a location is. Therefore have a fresh look at your location and see if their are any particular features you would like to exhibit. Please Advise also if you would like models or require a building release form, which 360Mongolia are happily arrange.
How long does it take to program a virtual tour ?
This depends on the content being added to the tour, i.e. maps, compass, animations, mp3, snow etc. So you can expect the virtual tour to be programmed between 2 and 7 days.
What features can I have in a virtual tour ?
There are many features that can be included in a virtual tour. Features that can be included in your virtual tour are: text, logos, hotspots, 3D hotspots, splash screen, navigation bar, images, maps, Google map, compass, music, animation, weather effects, auto camera direction, and film.
How do you deliver the virtual tour ?
Send it by mail or email, or we can upload directly to your website. The Tour can be easily embedded on to your website page, and can be styled to fit seamlessly.
What happens if I do not have a website ?
Then we can make one for you. What ever your requirements 360Mongolia can build a quality website, maintain it, and even host it for you.
Can I use the 360 degree panoramic images ?
Yes ! The panoramic images not only look great on a virtual tour, but look very good when displayed with your marketing literature, be it on a flyer, business card, or long postcard, you can clearly demonstrate the space and decor your business has to offer. 360 Degree panoramas can also be used to make stunning stereographic images and displayed on the wall as a fine art print, or printed on to geometric shapes and even lampshades !
