Photo by Frank Gasteiger

Archive for category VR-imaging News

Date: May 2nd, 2009
Cate: Virtual Tour, VR-imaging News

Earthrace – the coolest boat on the planet

A few days ago I have been on the coolest boat of the planet. The Earthrace !

With a 5000 watt music system and a wave-piercing hull design that allows you to pierce through the water (up to 7 meters below surface) rather than riding over the top – that sounds like serious stuff.

What is earthrace?
In June 2008, the amazing Earthrace vessel set a new world record for a powerboat to circle the globe, and she did this with 100% renewable biodiesel fuel, and a net zero carbon footprint.  The voyage was over 24,000 nautical miles, and took 60 days, 23 hours and 49 minutes, smashing the old record by over two weeks. 
Earthrace is one of the most eco-friendly boats ever made, running on 100% biodiesel. The team’s philosophy is that it is not just about running the right fuel, or the type of car you drive, it is about all the things you do…and by thinking a little about it, and taking small steps in the right direction,  you can make a big difference. But this shouldn’t stop you from doing fantastic, exciting and amazing things in your life.
I totally agree !!

I took three full-screen QTVR panorama:
- At the berth in Picton.
- View from the deck.
- Look around the helm.

Earthrace is currently running promotions in New Zealand > Feb – Jun 2009.  The aim of these tours is to connect with people , and encourage debate and understanding about biofuels, carbon footprints, and the many other aspects that affect our environmental footprint. 

Would you like to own the coolest boat in the world?
For US$1.5 million, she’s yours!  Contact pete@earthrace.net

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Date: February 4th, 2009
Cate: Accommodation, Virtual Tour, VR-imaging News

Virtual Tours – Copthorne Hotel Commodore – Christchurch

In partnership with the professional and highly creative team of digitise I have been down to Christchurch to photograph Virtual-room-Tours for the Copthorne Hotel Commodore.

Arriving at the 4-star-plus hotel after a five hours drive I was very happy to check in on one of the Business Level Suites. That promised a night in style.

I got my gear ready and started working. Everything went smooth until I approached the Glass Elevator to shoot the Virtual Tour. Mirrors from the floor to the ceiling, glossy glass everywhere, no place to hide and an elevator door which refused to stay open. On top of that came the hotel guests who wanted to use the elevator and I wanted to stay at the fourth flour for the photos.  Polite and humble on the outside my brain slowly realised it’s losing its temper…

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24 hours later the photography for the virtual tours was done and I drove home to start with the post production. For the next four days  I was glued to the screen to create high-quality full screen virtual tours.

Please go the Copthorne Hotel Commodore website and check out the virtual tours. Don’t forget to click on the full-screen button.