In the digital age, virtual tours have become essential for showcasing spaces in real estate, hospitality, tourism, retail, and other industries. Whether you’re a campground owner, real estate agent, or a marketing professional, virtual tours offer an immersive experience that engages potential customers and helps them make informed decisions.
TillerXR simplifies the process of creating these tours, providing tools to build professional-quality virtual experiences in less time than ever. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through how to create a stunning virtual tour using TillerXR's platform.
Before you start capturing 360° images, it's important to make sure your space is ready to be showcased in the best light.
Here are a few key preparation tips:
Clean and organize: Ensure that the space is clean, organized, and free of clutter. Whether it's a property for sale, a campground, or a retail space, tidiness is key to making the area visually appealing.
Lighting: Natural lighting is often the best, but make sure it's not too harsh. If you're shooting indoors, turn on all the lights to create a well-lit environment. Avoid dark corners and overly bright spots.
Staging: If you're shooting a home, stage the rooms as if they're ready for potential buyers. Similarly, for campgrounds, make sure campsites look inviting and amenities like picnic tables or fire pits are clean and presentable.
Once everything is ready, it’s time to capture your images.
The quality of your virtual tour starts with the images you capture. TillerXR integrates with some of the best 360° cameras on the market, such as the Ricoh Theta Z1 and Ricoh Theta X, which deliver professional-quality images with minimal effort.
Follow these steps to ensure you get the best possible shots:
1. Position your 360° camera correctly
For optimal results, place your camera in the center of each room or space. This ensures a balanced view of the area and avoids distortion.
2. Face the camera north
To optimize the auto tour generation feature in TillerXR, it's recommended to face the camera north during your shoot. This helps with GPS coordination and speeds up the image-linking process.
3. Capture multiple images
If you’re shooting a large space like a campground or a hotel, capture 360° images at several key points throughout the property to give users a comprehensive tour.
4. Check for GPS accuracy
If you’re using a GPS-enabled camera like the Ricoh Theta X, ensure that GPS is properly activated so your images are tagged with the correct location data. TillerXR’s platform will use this data to automate the image-linking process.
Once you’ve captured your 360° images, the next step is to upload them to the TillerXR platform. Here’s how:
1. Log in to your TillerXR account
Head to TillerXR and log in to your account. If you don’t have an account yet, you can sign up for a free trial.
2. Create a new album
Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and select “Albums” and "Create New Album". Name your Album and add any relevant information in the description.
3. Upload your 360° images
Click into the album you just created and then click "Add Images" Drag and drop your images into the platform or upload them manually. TillerXR supports multiple image uploads at once, so you can upload all the images you’ve captured in one go. Look for the "GPS Icon" that indicates your images have GPS data.
TillerXR is designed to streamline the tour creation process with its GPS-Powered Algorithms, making it possible to automatically link images based on their geographical location. This feature is especially useful for large properties like campgrounds, RV parks, and real estate listings.
Here’s how the automatic image-linking feature works:
If you’re using a GPS-enabled 360° camera, like the Ricoh Theta X, TillerXR will automatically detect the GPS coordinates embedded in the image files and use this data to link the images together.
TillerXR’s proprietary algorithms will connect the 360° images based on their GPS data, arranging them in a logical flow for users to navigate. This eliminates the need for manual linking and significantly reduces the time required to build the tour.
If your camera doesn’t have built-in GPS, you can still create virtual tours manually by arranging the images and linking them within the platform. The intuitive interface makes this process quick and simple.
Infospots are interactive elements that enhance the user experience by adding extra layers of information. TillerXR’s customizable infospot builder allows you to add interactive points throughout your tour, helping users explore the space in more detail.
Select an image in your tour
Choose any 360° image in your tour where you want to place an infospot.
Add infospots
In the editing mode, click “Add Infospot” and drag it to the desired location within the image. You can customize the type of content the infospot will display, such as:
Text descriptions to provide additional details about a feature
Images or videos to showcase amenities or product details
Links to booking pages, contact forms, or external websites
Preview and adjust
Once the infospots are added, preview how they appear within the tour. You can easily adjust their placement and content to ensure they align perfectly with your visual narrative.
Infospots are great for highlighting specific features, adding value to your tours, and enhancing engagement with your visitors.
TillerXR allows you to seamlessly edit your virtual tour, so you can make adjustments as you go and preview changes immediately. This is particularly helpful for tweaking image placement, updating infospots, or adjusting settings.
Once your tour is complete, it’s time to share it with the world. TillerXR makes it easy to publish your virtual tour on multiple platforms, allowing you to reach a wider audience.
TillerXR allows you to embed your virtual tour directly onto your website with a simple embed code. This is perfect for real estate listings, campgrounds, hotels, and any other business that wants to showcase their space on their own platform.
Virtual tours are ideal for social media promotion. TillerXR provides seamless sharing options for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where you can engage with potential customers and drive traffic to your site.
If you’re targeting specific customers or clients, you can send your virtual tour via email using the shareable link provided by TillerXR. This is a great way to engage with prospects and invite them to explore your space interactively.
TillerXR makes it easy for anyone—whether you’re a campground owner, real estate agent, or marketer—to create stunning, immersive virtual tours that captivate and convert. From capturing high-quality images to automating the tour creation process and adding interactive infospots, TillerXR provides all the tools you need to build professional virtual tours in a fraction of the time.
Ready to get started? Sign up for a free trial on TillerXR and create your first virtual tour today!
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