Virtual Tours and Panoramic Images of Hotels, Travel Destinations, Property and Events
I have worked in professional photography since the early 1970's for advertising, PR and editorial clients, won a number of awards for my work and had it exhibited worldwide. I'm proud of my reputation for quality, attention to detail and personal service. When you hire me I am the one that you will be working with, to ensure that not only do you get exactly what you want but that it is the right solution delivered in the most effective way.
I was an early adopter of digital imaging and am very experienced in processing the images to the highest standards using the latest techniques and software. I can also supply the highest quality stills photography for advertising, editorial and PR purposes - please visit www.bhphoto.biz
Interactive panoramas and virtual tours have been available for some time, but unfortunately many of them have been badly photographed and poorly presented with inadequate technology. It would be a mistake however to ignore or dismiss this valuable marketing tool as it has terrific potential.
It is important that the tour should be created with good photography, have clear and accessible navigation and rich content. When all of these elements are combined an interactive tour can be entertaining and informative and engage the viewer in a way that is not possible with still and video photography.
An interactive tour is also an expression of the confidence in the quality of the product, allowing the viewer control and an unrestricted view increases their trust in the service or product that they are considering purchasing.
With over 20 years experience of producing interiors shoots for advertising and editorial clients we pay as much attention to the styling and preparation as the photography to ensure that the result is of the highest quality in every aspect.
The Technology
interactive panoramic tours
Capturing a full 360x180 view requires a number of individual photographs to be taken and then stitched together to form a scene which can be viewed interactively. I use two types of equipment, a static high precision rig for absolute accuracy and special effects and a mobile lightweight set up for reportage style work.
There are examples of both types on the portfolio page
delivering the panorama on your web page
Flash is now the best solution for all types of interactive content. A tour can now contain, sound, video clips, video transitions between tours and many ways of adding information via hotspots and other interactive elements.
Virtual tours can be embedded within a web browser page or opened via a text or image link. Optimizing image compression and compatibility together with greatly improved internet connection speeds means that a very rich and varied content can be delivered quickly and efficiently.
How it can help your business
Hotels and Tourism
Having Virtual Tours on your site keeps the visitors attention and helps convert viewings into bookings. With Virtual Tours now available for mobile devices and linked in to social media they can become even more effective marketing tools.
Marketing and PR
Publicize events, venues and attractions. Build your brand identity or promote an event online as it happens. Rapid creation and upload allows viral campaigns to be created during events and promoted through social media links.
Estate Agencies and Property Developers
Interactive tours of properties for sale allow your clients to have a virtual viewing available at all times and are an excellent way to show high value properties. This is particularly appropriate for overseas locations and I have worked with leading UK developers and international realtors. I specialize in Caribbean locations.
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