Glossary of terms

• 360° Tour
  A virtual tour that captures a complete 360-degree view of a space, allowing users to look around in all directions from any given point.
• 360° Video
  A video format that records all angles simultaneously, enabling viewers to control the viewing direction as the video plays, creating an immersive experience.
• AR (Augmented Reality)
  A technology that overlays digital content — such as text, images, or 3D models — onto the real world via smartphones, tablets, or AR glasses.
• AV (Audio-Visual)
  Content or equipment that combines both sound and visual components, often used in promotional videos or multimedia tours.
• Digital Tour
  Another term for a virtual tour, with an emphasis on its web-based or digitally interactive nature.
• Drone Footage
  Aerial video or photography captured using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), often used to showcase large properties or outdoor environments.
• Equirectangular Image
  A panoramic image format used in 360° photography, which maps a spherical view onto a flat, rectangular image for stitching and editing.
• FOV (Field of View)
  The extent of the observable area captured by a camera or visible through a headset. A wider FOV offers a more immersive experience.
• HMD (Head-Mounted Display)
  A wearable device, like a VR headset, that displays virtual content directly in front of the user’s eyes, allowing for an immersive viewing experience.
• Hotspot
  An interactive element embedded in a virtual tour that users can click or tap to trigger an action, such as opening a pop-up, navigating to another space, or linking to external content.
• Interactive Tour
  A virtual tour that includes hotspots, menus, and other clickable features, allowing users to actively explore and engage with the environment.
• Nadir
  The lowest point in a 360° image, typically beneath the camera tripod. Often edited or covered with a logo or graphic in post-production.
• Node
  A fixed viewpoint or location in a virtual tour from which the user can explore. At Vega 360, we call these Panoramic Orbs — the points that connect your space.
• Panoramic Tour
  A tour constructed from a series of 360° panoramic images, stitched together to simulate walking through a space.
• POI (Point of Interest)
  A specific location, object, or feature within a virtual tour that holds significance or adds value for the viewer. POIs are often marked with hotspots to highlight products, amenities, or key areas — helping guide users through your space with purpose and clarity.
• POV (Point of View)
  A visual perspective in photography or video that shows what the viewer or subject would see, commonly used in walkthroughs or first-person style content.
• Stitching
  The process of combining multiple images or video clips to form a seamless 360° panorama or tour.
• VR (Virtual Reality)
  A fully computer-generated 3D environment that users can explore and interact with using VR headsets and controllers.
• XR (Extended Reality)
  An umbrella term that includes all immersive technologies — VR, AR, and MR (mixed reality) — which blend the physical and digital worlds.
• Zenith
  The highest point in a 360° image, often showing the sky or ceiling directly above the camera.

Still have questions?

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