We create panoramas with“Flash” “Java”and “Quicktime”. What difference does it make?
To display your 360degree panorama on your web page, it is necessary to utilize extra programming. Most websites utilize at least one if not all of the above. The software is freely available and quick to download. If software needs to be installed,(usually takes nothing more than a couple of clicks) This can be an issue for business users who may not have administrator rights. Therefore it is important to use the most popular software for maximum accessability
| Java | Quicktime | Deval | Flash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installed on % of World's computers. source Adobe | 82% | 64% | Few | 99% |
| Fluidity and Ease of Use | 1st | 4th | 2nd | 3rd |
| Operates Full screen/embed | both | both | both | both |
Java is installed on more than 82% of computers in the world. Java is the prefered choice as it is easy to embed into your page, is easy to open up in full screen. Whatever the file size, java runs smoothly and if desired can have links or "hotspots" to websites or other movies.
Quicktime is only installed on 64% of computers. It is the best quality although can take longer to load. Can be viewed full screen when opened in a different window. Can easily have “hotspots” or interactive links added eg. To open a web page, another QT movie etc.
Flash is installed on 99% of computers worldwide. It can run very smoothly with the correct settings and can be viewed full screen without extra plugins. Programming makes Flash the most accessible program to use and is generally the most popular. Flash will soon be accessible from mobile phones.
Also PDF Fullscreen Panoramas. Virtual Venue are able to deliver 360 panoramic files in PDFs. Add a little geekiness and it is possible to view PDFs fullscreen. Dont know what a PDF is? You will have no doubt used one! A PDF is an electronic computer document that is highly versatile. They can of course be shared electronically through email or posted on webpages. For security, a PDF can require a password , contain media files including music and quicktime, can open and be displayed fullscreen and easily printed. Our designers can custom make them to your branding as desired.
