360 And VR

Question 1

Disadvantages of traditional photography

Answer 1

You only see what the photographer wants you to see
Details could be framed out
Viewing angle is limited

Question 2

What are the advantages of 360

Answer 2

Viewer decides what they want t see
Can move the image around
No longer relying on the photographer 
Can zoom in and out 
May find more detail 
Can immerse themselves in the scene 
Can include ‘hotspots’ that can move from room to room
Hotspots can be linked to video or documents

Question 3

What equipment is needed

Answer 3

DLSR camera 
Wide angle lens
Tripod
Optional 360 tripod head
Computer software to ‘stitch’ images together
Knowledge of photoshop

Question 4

Why is it good to use in court

Answer 4

Easy to give context
Full view of the scene
Walkthrough of scene without flicking through hundreds of photos
Subject to camera distance isn’t distorted