Virtual tour
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A virtual tour (or virtual reality tour) is virtual reality simulation of an actually existing location, usually comprising 2D panoramic images, a sequence of hyperlinked still or video images, and/or image-based models of the real location, as well as other multimedia elements such as sound effects, music, narration, and text. As opposed to actual tourism, a virtual tour is accessed on a personal computer (typically over the Internet). It does not require travel, but ideally, virtual tour viewing evokes an expereince of moving through the represented space.
Some virtual tours, such as with a VuPOD, require the user to travel to the virtual screening room. However, the VuPOD system comes with a floor plan of the prospective property and images of all livable areas, even the ugly ones. Common Real Estate related "virtual tours" do not include the floor plan and include pictures selected by the owner or agent to highlight the positive aspects of the property.
Virtual tours can be especially useful for universities and in the real estate industry, looking to attract prospective students and tenants/buyers, respectively, eliminating for the consumer the cost of travel to numerous individual locations.
[edit] Methods of creation
Various software products can be used (individually or in conjunction with each other) to create media rich virtual tours. See methods developed by MOVES Institute at the Naval Postgraduate School.
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