Here at See Inside Group, we’re always looking for cool and creative things to capture in 360 and to add to Google Maps so we teamed up with the guys at Caliber Interactive to launch PokeView, a fun virtual reality experience based on the brand new augmented reality game Pokemon Go.
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Jumeirah Brings Google StreetView to Emirates Towers
Having already photographed a number of Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts over 2014 and 2015 with UK based tour operator Destinology, we’re delighted to once again take our StreetView cameras back to one of our favourite properties in Dubai, Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Now you can step inside and explore each room category and outlet on Google Maps and book direct. Read more
Revealing The Roch With Next-Gen Digital Assets
Just over 4 year ago when our StreetView Spherical Photographer Dan Root started working with search giant Google to bring their virtual tour network into and around local businesses, it seemed that his hometown of Rochdale was the perfect place to start. Today we’re delighted to showcase one of our local projects with Rochdale Council with next generation digital coverage of the revealing of the River Roch. Read more
The Rise of Social VR – Facebook Will Turn Your Panorama Photos Into 360° VR Images
Facebook’s upcoming “360 Photos” feature will let people upload panoramas taken via mobiles or through 360 cameras. Facebook will then stitch them into 360 Photos for Facebook News Feeds where users will be able to hold and drag to pan around the photos, or move their heads to look around them on Gear VR, Oculus Riftand other VR headsets. Read more
The Christie Hospital Named One of the Best Cancer Treatment Centres In the World
We were happy to hear that The Christie Hospital in Manchester was ranked as one of the best cancer treatment facilities in the world. We have had the privilege of creating a virtual tour for them in the past, therefore this award was no great surprise to us as we have seen some of their state of the art facilities first hand. Read more
Discussing 360 Immersive Content at Arabian Travel Market
Martin Steger, Regional Lead in the MENA region for the See Inside Group, was part of the Digital Tourism Think Tank at the Arabian Travel Market this week. He discussed the uses of 360 immersive content and good practices
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Brighton SEO April 2016 Slides
This was a special edition of Brighton SEO as it was the last to be held at the legendary Brighton Dome. Due to the surge of interest in the bi-annual event, future Brighton SEO events will be hosted at the Brighton Centre. Read more
360° Storytelling: Arabian Travel Market 2016
Here at See Inside Group, we take pride in participating in key forums and symposiums across the globe. Keeping in line with this tradition, our Regional Lead for the MENA Region, Martin Steger will be one of the notable speakers at the Arabian Travel Market, held April 25 – 28 at the Dubai International Exhibition and Travel Centre. This speaking slot follows on the footsteps of the great feedback he received from businesses in the UAE while hosting Masterclass sessions on VR Marketing. Read more
Introducing VR View: empowering apps and websites with 360° content
In its continuous quest to make 360° content more accessible for the masses, Google unveiled a new tool called VR View. Developers can now embed 360° photos and videos on websites or apps simply by adding a few lines of code. Google says the aim is to make this sort of content more widely available, whether it is a travel company showing off distant resorts and hotels, or an estate agent giving potential clients a sneak peak inside properties. Read more
Choosing Your Google Street View Photographer
I often get asked what sets See Inside Group apart from some of the other Google Trusted Photographers and agencies so I’ve put together a list of frequently answered questions and what to look after when you are choosing your Google accredited photographic partner. Read more