Cre8te 360 Virtual Tours
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 360° Virtual Tours & Reality Capture
Have questions about 360° virtual tours, commercial 360° photography, LiDAR scanning or reality capture?
Here are some of the questions we are most often asked about our services, technology and the benefits they can provide for commercial properties and businesses across Lancashire and the UK.
360° Virtual Tours & Commercial Photography
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What is a 360° Virtual tour ?
A 360° Virtual tour is an interactive digital experience that allows people to explore a property or business space remotely, moving from room to room and viewing the surroundings in every direction. Cre8te360 creates professional 360° virtual tours for commercial offices, showrooms, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, industrial spaces and other business environments.
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What is commercial 360° photography?
Commercial 360° photography captures a complete view of an interior or external space rather than a single viewpoint. The 360° images can be combined into an interactive virtual tour, allowing potential customers, clients, visitors or other stakeholders to explore the space remotely.
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What types of businesses can benefit from a 360° Virtual tour ?
360° virtual tours can benefit a wide range of commercial businesses and organisations, including offices, commercial property agents, architects and designers, hotels, restaurants, gyms, leisure facilities, healthcare environments, showrooms, warehouses and industrial units. They can be used for marketing, customer engagement, remote viewing, presentations and documenting spaces.
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How long does it take to create a virtual tour ?
The time required depends on the size and complexity of the property. Smaller commercial premises can often be captured relatively quickly, while larger offices, warehouses and multi-floor buildings require more time to scan and process. We can discuss the size and requirements of your property before the survey so that the most appropriate approach can be planned.
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Can a virtual tour be added to my website ?
Yes. A Cre8te360 virtual tour can be hosted online and embedded directly into a website using an embed code. This allows visitors to explore the space without leaving your website. Tours can also be shared using a direct web link and incorporated into other digital marketing materials where appropriate.
LiDAR Scanning & Reality Capture
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What is LiDAR scanning ?
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses laser pulses to measure the distance between the scanner and surrounding surfaces, creating a highly detailed three-dimensional representation of a space. Cre8te360 uses LiDAR scanning to capture commercial interiors, offices, warehouses and other buildings for accurate spatial documentation and reality capture.
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What is reality capture ?
Reality capture is the process of digitally recording a physical building or environment to create an accurate representation of the space. Depending on the project, this can include 360° imagery, LiDAR data, point clouds, floor plans and other spatial information that can be used for design, documentation, planning and property management.
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Can you create accurate spatial data from a LiDAR scan ?
Yes. LiDAR scanning can capture detailed spatial information including walls, floors, ceilings, openings and other features of a building.
The resulting point cloud data can be used as a basis for spatial documentation, measured information and other digital workflows, depending on the requirements and accuracy needed for the project.
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What is the difference between a 360° virtual tour and a LiDAR scan ?
A 360° virtual tour is primarily designed to allow people to explore and view a space interactively. LiDAR scanning captures precise spatial measurements and produces detailed three-dimensional data about the physical environment. The two technologies can also be used together, providing both an immersive visual experience and accurate spatial information.
Commercial Properties, Offices & Industrial Spaces
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Can you scan large warehouses and industrial units ?
Yes. Cre8te360 can capture large commercial spaces including warehouses, distribution centres, industrial units and multi-floor facilities. The approach can be scaled to suit the size and complexity of the building, creating an immersive record of the space and, where required, detailed spatial data for documentation and other digital workflows.
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Can you create virtual tours of offices ?
Yes. 360° virtual tours are particularly useful for commercial offices, allowing potential clients, employees, visitors and other stakeholders to explore a workplace remotely. They can be used to showcase office environments, support property marketing, assist with recruitment and provide an accessible way to understand a space before visiting.
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Can virtual tours be used for healthcare and hospitality ?
Yes. Interactive 360° virtual tours can be created for a wide range of environments including healthcare facilities, care settings, hotels, restaurants, leisure facilities and showrooms. They can help prospective visitors understand the environment before arriving and provide an engaging way to showcase facilities, services and spaces.
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Can you capture a building while it is occupied ?
Yes. Commercial buildings can often be captured while they are in use, with the approach planned around the activities taking place within the property. We can discuss suitable timings and any areas that need particular consideration beforehand, helping to minimise disruption to staff, customers and visitors.
Booking & Practical Questions
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How much does a 360° Virtual tour cost ?
The cost of a 360° virtual tour depends on the size and type of property, the number of areas to be captured and the level of detail required.
Every project is different, so Cre8te360 can provide a quotation based on your specific requirements.
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How far do you travel?
Cre8te360 is based in the Preston, Lancashire area and works across Lancashire, the wider North West and throughout the UK for suitable commercial projects. If you have a project outside the local area, get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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Do I need to prepare the property before you arrive ?
Some preparation can help produce the best result, particularly for commercial spaces that are being presented for marketing purposes.
We can discuss any areas that need to be cleared, tidied or made accessible before the capture takes place.
For occupied buildings, we can also plan the visit around normal business activities to minimise disruption.
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How do I arrange a survey or virtual tour ?
Simply get in touch with Cre8te360 to discuss your property and what you want to achieve.
We can talk through the most suitable approach, whether you need an interactive 360° virtual tour, commercial 360° photography, LiDAR scanning, spatial capture or a combination of services, and provide a quotation based on your requirements.
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Can you capture a building while it is occupied ?
Yes. Commercial buildings can often be captured while they are in use, with the approach planned around the activities taking place within the property. We can discuss suitable timings and any areas that need particular consideration beforehand, helping to minimise disruption to staff, customers and visitors.