Mapwing: The next best thing to being there

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Mapwing is a neat little application that allows you to create your own virtual tours from digital photos and then share them online. If you're familiar with IPIX for watching video online tours of real estate, etc., then Mapwing is a very similar tool, but done with photos instead of video. Best of all, the basic package is free and you can create the tour yourself using Mapwing's online tutorials.

When you watch a Mapwing tour, not only do you see photos, but you also view a side by side map of the scene. Each photo corresponds to a location on the map (provided by you), so the viewer gets a comprehensive spatial tour. To get started, Mapwing recommends the following equipment:

• 1+ megapixel camera with enough memory for at least 60 pictures
• Flash unit
• Tripod
• Clipboard, paper, and pencil
• Map or floor plan of the area (if available)
• Compass (optional)

Mapwing System Requirements:

• A modern operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• An up-to-date Web browser (Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer)
• Adobe Flash Player 7 or higher (Flash Player 9 is required to create virtual tours)

The Basic package provides public hosting of your tour so as a general safety precaution, be sure to keep your personal details, such as names, location and other identifiers, from your posting.

Mapwing: The next best thing to being there originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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