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Re: why do some panos auto rotate others do not
koolpix360 2010-Oct-03 22:42:00
the other less desirable option is the viewer thinks it is just a flat photograph. when I did my first QTVRs back in 1999 I found many people didn't know they could immerse them selves into the image. even today I had a two people say Oscar was a nice photo, they were amazed when I emailed back instructions on how to navigate and the fact there was a full screen option. I think the TV generation (older folks) need a little more instruction IMHO. it remains the photographers preferences.
--- In #removed#, Uri Cogan <uri@...> wrote:
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> On 10/3/10 8:16 AM, koolpix360 wrote:
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> > I've noticed some of the crossroads submissions auto rotate and others
> > do not.
> > My opinion (for what it's worth) is that, it is better for to have
> > auto rotate as it gets people involved immediately, and they might
> > then try to interact with the movie. Also many people don't seem to
> > notice the full screen control.
> >
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> Well, auto-rotate is a personal choice of the artist. the risk is that
> people who are not familiar with panoramas may be content just to sit
> back and watch the "movie" but do not try to interact.
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> > When I send out a notice for people to view the WWP, I've added
> > directions on how to navigate the immersive image and point out that
> > full screen is available.
> >
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> I found it useful to have a little animated "tutorial" page for
> panoramas on my web site. such a thing may be useful, but I am not
> certain; one thing for sure - many people simply do not read the screen
> even if the instructions are crystal clear.
>
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