Creating a "Little Planet" Intro Effect

PanoCool Team

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Creating a "Little Planet" Intro Effect
"Little Planet" Intro Effect

The Little Planet Intro is a cinematic entry animation that starts with your 360° panorama wrapped into a spherical "miniature world" before smoothly zooming into the standard immersive view. This effect is a powerful way to capture attention and provide a professional "opening act" for your virtual tours.

Overview

When a viewer opens your tour link, the camera begins at a high-altitude, wide-angle "fisheye" perspective. Over a set number of seconds, the view transitions into the starting position you’ve defined in the editor.

Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Upload Your 360° Content

Drag and drop your panorama into the upload zone.

Note: For the best results with aerial "Little Planet" views, use Sphere Photo mode if you are capturing content with a DJI drone.

2. Access the Add-ons Menu

Once your panorama is processed and open in the Editor:

  • Locate the Add-ons tab on the left-hand navigation panel.
  • Scroll to find the Little Planet Intro module.

3. Enable and Customize

  • Toggle Switch: Click the toggle to Enable the effect.
  • Duration: Use the slider or input field to set the transition time (in milliseconds or seconds).
    • Short Duration: Quick, high-energy transition.
    • Long Duration: Slower, more cinematic "fly-in" feel.
  • Save: Ensure you save your changes in the Editor.

4. Preview Your Work

To see the effect as your audience will see it:

  • Click the Share button to get your public view link.
  • Open the link in a new tab.
  • Pro Tip: If you make adjustments to the duration, simply refresh the view link page to see the updated animation timing.

Youtube tutorial video:

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