'Lookabout' is a Community for Sharing Immersive Panoramic Photos
Laura McQuarrie — July 7, 2017 — Tech
References: lookabout.io & itunes.apple
The rise of virtual reality has inspired many creators to explore 360-degree videos to the fullest, and 'Lookabout' is an app that does the same but for the world of photography.
Lookabout is a 360-degree photo-sharing community where users are able to capture immersive environments, as well as step into other worlds photographed by other users around the world. To contribute to the community within the app, users are instructed to take panoramic photos to document their surroundings.
Within the app, users are able to make the most of social features that let them follow friends, as well as look back on their past panoramic captures on Lookabout to be instantly transported to particular places in time.
Lookabout is a 360-degree photo-sharing community where users are able to capture immersive environments, as well as step into other worlds photographed by other users around the world. To contribute to the community within the app, users are instructed to take panoramic photos to document their surroundings.
Within the app, users are able to make the most of social features that let them follow friends, as well as look back on their past panoramic captures on Lookabout to be instantly transported to particular places in time.
Trend Themes
1. 360-degree Photography - Users want more immersive experiences and 360-degree photography offers that by providing a more interactive and engaging photography platform.
2. Virtual Reality Photography - 360-degree photography is the perfect platform to develop virtual reality photography which can be leveraged for immersive storytelling.
3. Social Media and Photography - Tying social media into the sharing of 360-degree photographs helps to create a community and foster creativity through the sharing of ideas.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - 360-degree photography creates new opportunities for photographers to capture and tell their stories with more creativity and interactivity than ever before.
2. Mobile Apps - Mobile apps that make 360-degree photography more accessible and user-friendly have the potential to disrupt the traditional photography industry.
3. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality - 360-degree photography can be implemented in virtual reality and augmented reality to promote immersive experiences across industries ranging from real estate to education.
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