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Panotography

Panoramic and 360-degree imaging create unprecedented visual experiences

Implications - Technology in panoramic imaging has created a whole new market for amazing 360-degree visual experiences. Now consumers can get a full-circle experience regardless of whether they are physically present or not. This kind of technology is revolutionizing the tourism industry in particular, providing travelers with an unprecedented way of documenting their globe-trotting. However, it can be also applied to industries in which events are a large part -- for example, giving at-home consumers access to 360-degree views of fashion runway shows, concerts and more.
Trend Themes
1. 360-degree Visual Experiences - The technology in panoramic imaging has created a new market for 360-degree visual experiences, revamping the tourism industry and providing innovative ways to view events for at-home consumers.
2. Single-click Spherical Photography - The Tamaggo 360-Imager, and other similar devices, provide owners with the ability to quickly take and share panoramic photos without the need for focusing, stitching or dealing with add-on accessories.
3. Augmented Reality Gaming - Equipment like the Battlefield Simulator immerses gamers into the game itself, bringing challenging physical experiences and sensations alongside digital gameplay.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - 360-degree visual experiences provide a fresh view of locations and can create new opportunities for showcasing top travel destinations.
2. Entertainment - Augmented reality devices and applications can heighten the immersion felt in traditional forms of entertainment, such as gaming and sports events.
3. Photography - The need for innovative and easy ways to take and share perfect panoramic photos has led to the creation of unique devices and solutions.
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filledSingle-Click Panoramic Cams
Single-Click Panoramic Cams
Tamaggo 360-Imager Takes Full 360 Degree Pictures at CES 2012
For those mobile device users who wish to snap an entire setting at once while on the go, the Tamaggo 360-Imager will provide precisely that. This egg-shaped mechanism will team up with WiFi and Bluetooth-connected… MORE
Spherical Panoramic Photography
Spherical Panoramic Photography
Wouter Van Buuren Creates Worlds of Vast Horizons
The globe is composed of magnificent both rural and urban landscapes, which is why Netherlands-based photographer Wouter van Buuren created a spherical photographic representation of this reality. Buuren… MORE
play_circle_filledSpherical Sweeping Picture-Takers
Spherical Sweeping Picture-Takers
The Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera Seizes One's Surroundings
The Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera is an invention of Jonas Pfeil, and was done for his diploma thesis as an engineer. It consists of a camera that takes truly spherical panoramic pictures solving two… MORE
3-D Smartphone Goggles
3-D Smartphone Goggles
Enjoy Eye-Popping Images with the iPhone Virtual Reality Viewer
The latest smartphone attachment that has been created for the amusement of those who always want more for their mobile is the iPhone Virtual Reality Viewer. SLR mounts and panoramic view lens have been… MORE
Retro Panoramic Cameras
Retro Panoramic Cameras
The Spinner 360 Shoots Photos on 35MM Film Strips
The Spinner 360 is a pint-sized camera specifically designed to take the perfect panoramic picture. The camera was created by Lomography and has a simple and easy-to-use design. The Spinner 360 sits atop… MORE
Visceral Video Shooters
Visceral Video Shooters
The Battlefield Simulator Convinces All 5 Senses that You're in Combat
Having seen the Battlefield Simulator in action, it's difficult to return to an Xbox or even a capable PC setup. Typically, players interact with the game visually and through tactile, controller movements… MORE
play_circle_filledPanoramic Photo Tour Apps
Panoramic Photo Tour Apps
TourWrist Offers an Interactive Virtual Tour of Places Around the World
TourWrist is a free iOS app that allows people to get panoramic views and tours of different places. This innovative app gives you a complete view -- up, down, left, right and all around -- of different… MORE
Panoramic Camera Attachments
Panoramic Camera Attachments
The BubbleScope Will be the First 360º Imaging Device
The BubbleScope is probably one of the more interesting camera attachments to smartphones that I've seen; in fact, if it goes into production, it will be the first of its kind. Inventor Tom Lawton decided… MORE

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