This tropical Tour de Force incorporates 25 images shot on several Hawaiian Islands, often quite literally on the run. We had little time and almost no control. Nevertheless, the results are stunning, and the collection provides an opportunity to demonstrate several virtual tour capabilities.
This tour Features:-
Google Maps integration. Click on an island name in the pull down menu to see a map of the entire island with Tour de Force locations pinpointed. This allows you to see exactly where each Tour de Force was taken and to select one by clicking on the map.
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Background sound and music. Environmental sound adds to the sense of "being there". Music adds emotional content. Notice the emptiness on virtual tours that don't incorporate sound.
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Day / night view toggle. On the Manele Bay terrace tour (opening view), click the sun or moon icon in the upper right-hand corner to go from day to night and back. This feature can be used to show the same space in multiple states, such as a meeting room in various configurations or before and after a remodeling job.
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Sunrise animation. On the Haleakala Sunrise tour, watch how the scene changes as you pan around. Then click the appropriate sun symbol in the upper right-hand corner to see a single moment during the sunrise. This works on the same principle as the Manele Bay Terrace example.
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Intro motion Most of the tours here open already in motion. The Omni Resort study found that the "richer" the media experience, the more effective it will be. By introducing motion immediately, we can make the 360VR experience even more persuasive. Compare moving from pano to pano via the listbox (with intro motion) vs. the Google Map (without motion).
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Automatic image resolution. These tours open at standard definition in the browser window, but they automatically switch to HD when you enter full screen mode, so that the images retain their quality.
How to view:
Choose your resolution
- SD: Standard Definition will appear in the window above and is best for slower internet connections and/or computers.
- HD: High Definition provides the best experience. The image will fill your screen.
- You can switch between these two at any time using the Fullscreen button.
To look around just click and drag the image with your mouse, or use your keyboard's arrow keys. Zoom in and out using your mouse wheel or the +/- buttons at the bottom of the image.
For more 360VR interactive images and tours visit the Tour de Force 360 website.
