18 March, 2023
360-Degree Photography, VR Tours and Drone Footage

Want customers to “step into” your space from the very first look? 360° photography and VR tour services combined with high-quality drone footage from MONA Media turn every location into a vivid journey: smooth flights through the air, 360° turns to explore every detail, and images sharp down to the pixel. With one click, viewers can feel the architecture, scenery or product for themselves, which raises time on page and conversion rates. That lifts your brand and tells the story of your space in a memorable way. Read on for the details of 360-degree capture technology, 360-degree Virtual Tours and how to shoot sharp, standout 360-degree photos.
What is 360-degree photography? An introduction to VR tour technology
360-degree photography is an application of Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Images shot from several positions are stitched together around a fixed axis. To get a quality 360° photo, you need professional software or web tools. It is also called a virtual reality panorama: when viewing, you just use the 360 icon on the image and the picture rotates so you can see the whole surroundings.
Technology A 360-degree Virtual Tour lets users take a virtual reality tour through linked 360-degree panorama photos. These images can be shot on site or come from a 3D SketchUp design. This technology is an important step in creating interactive virtual reality experiences for an audience.
A VRtour 360 service is the next step beyond 360-degree photos and 360 video. It gives viewers a wide view and lets them explore a space in the most intuitive and lively way. Viewers can choose where to go by clicking areas in the frame, which opens 360-degree images of smaller sub-spaces.
A drone 360 Virtual Tour also lets a business add a voice-over to introduce a project or guide viewers along a fixed route. This helps you reach customers effectively, share information and leave a strong impression, so they understand your product or project in detail.
How is a 360-degree photo different from a regular photo?
A 360-degree photo is more than a wider frame. It is an immersive “window” that lets viewers look in every direction, while a traditional 2D photo records a scene from a single angle. Knowing the difference helps you choose the right storytelling tool: when you need an interactive experience, and when a light, easy-to-share still image is enough. See the table below for a comparison of 360° and regular photos.
| Element | 360-degree photo | Regular (2D) photo |
|---|---|---|
| Field of view | Covers a full 360° horizontally × 180° vertically, forming an image “sphere” so viewers can look in any direction | Limited by the lens focal length; for example a 50 mm lens on a full-frame camera covers only about 47° horizontally |
| Projection and aspect ratio | Usually stored as 2:1 equirectangular (e.g. 4096 × 2048 px) or 1:1 stereo; other projections (cubemap, EAC) are supported | Flat perspective projection; common aspect ratios are 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and so on |
| Required metadata | Needs XMP GPano/Photo Sphere tags (ProjectionType, FullPanoWidthPixels, etc.) so platforms recognize the image as 360° | Only basic EXIF is needed (date, aperture, shutter speed and so on); it displays normally without XMP |
| Equipment and how it is shot | Needs a multi-lens 360 camera or a drone/flycam that stitches automatically; you can also shoot by hand and stitch with specialized software | Any camera or phone; each press of the shutter gives a finished frame |
| Display and interaction | Needs a 360 viewer (WebGL/VR “magic window”, VR headset); users drag the mouse, tilt the phone or wear a headset to look around | Viewed statically on any device; you can zoom in and out but cannot look around |
| Resolution and file size | To stay sharp when zoomed, 360° photos are usually 4K–16K wide (up to 16384 × 8192 px on Kuula), so files are larger | Phones typically shoot 12–20 MP (~4000 × 3000 px); files are smaller and load faster |
| Distortion and post-processing | Equirectangular images are heavily stretched at the poles (zenith/nadir); removing stitch lines and hiding the tripod needs specialized software | Only distortion from wide lenses; handled with ordinary Lightroom/Photoshop |
| Typical uses | Virtual tours for real estate, education and travel, live-streamed events, VR training | Product, portrait and landscape 2D photos, social media, print |
Benefits of 360 VR tour photography for businesses
360-degree photography applies a brand-new Virtual Tour technology that businesses can use to create virtual reality experiences for customers. It is a powerful tool for promoting your business when you choose to shoot services or product photography in 360-degree format. Here are these reasons reasons to choose a 360 VRtour photography service for your business.
Attract customers with 360-degree photography
The 360 Tour approach gives you a completely new way to attract customers, with an interactive experience built on 360-degree panoramic photos. Instead of ordinary flat 2D images, 360VR photography lets customers interact with and explore every angle and direction of the place they want to see, without limits. This creates a hyper-real experience that gives customers a true feel for the product or location.
The tool can also be published across many platforms and devices, so users can experience it anytime, anywhere with an internet connection. It is also a strong helper for your communication and marketing campaigns . This innovation attracts customers through new technology and has been used effectively by many individuals and organizations.
A distinctive way for businesses to communicate
As mentioned above, 360-degree photography has become a unique and fresh advertising channel for businesses that want a better customer experience. With 360 VR, customers can interact directly with a product or space in 360 degrees as if they had really walked into the store or location. Buyers get the chance to experience the product from every angle and explore every detailand specification, which helps them decide faster and trust your business more.
Many leading brands already use Virtual Tour 360 technology to create marketing campaign standout results. This technology is used across fields such as real estate, education, fashion, entertainment, events, restaurants, hotels and tourism. So why wait to use MONA Media's 360° VRtour photography service to help customers understand your business, products or services better?
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Easier management and operation of facilities
360° photography technology A Virtual Tour does more than attract potential customers; it is a way for businesses to monitor and run facilities effectively. It is especially useful for industries that need to track, monitor and manage information and data in detail. You can manage every detail, from product descriptions to floor plan information and spatial structure.
The system is also optimized to make it easy and convenient to control information and data. This can save time and resources in operating your facilities. The VRtour 360 service also helps keep the operation accurate and efficient.
Popular types of 360-degree photography
360° photography with a 3D scanner
This is the most common method of 360 panoramic photography because it is convenient and suits most market needs. A 3D scanner produces sharp images with very high accuracy. However, 3D scanners are prone to lighting interference, so they are mostly used indoors, where light is stable and can be controlled. Restaurants, hotels, cafés and other kinds of rooms benefit most from 360° images made by 3D scanning, thanks to the high resolution, speed and time savings.
360° photography with a camera
For ground-level structures, shooting with a dedicated 360 camera is the best option. It is a low-cost method because the equipment and software are not very expensive. It does have 2 drawbacks: it takes a lot of time because the photographer has to measure by hand, and it is less accurate than 3D scanning. In return, a 360 Virtual Tour shot with a camera has no trouble with very large places or objects.
Because it suffers less from lighting interference than a 3D scanner, a Virtual Tour shot by hand with a 360 camera is the best fit for landscapes and outdoor architecture. It is not limited in view the way a 3D scanner is, so a 360° camera also suits large subjects such as cars, ships, offices and houses.
360° photography with a drone
A drone (flycam) is a remote-controlled flying device used to film and photograph from above. It is also called a “flying camera” or an “unmanned aerial camera”. A drone can fly fast over a wide radius, and its impressive stabilization lets it work in windy conditions or at speed.
For jobs that need 360-degree photos, aerial footage or wide scenes such as: company introduction films, event filming, resort photography, real estate photography, tourist area, amusement park or urban area photography and so on, a drone virtual tour is the best choice.
When you use a drone for a 360 VR tour, you get perfect panoramic photos. Every detail is shown truthfully and clearly to the viewer. Because a drone shoots from a very wide angle, customers get a different experience from looking at ground-level photos.
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MONA Media gives you drone filming services, 360-degree photography and professional VR tours. We offer a full-service package from photography to 360-degree filming, used for building 3D websitesand the most modern VR websites. Contact us now via HOTLINE 1900 636 648 for detailed advice.
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360-degree photography and VR website services at MONA Media
MONA Media brings you reliable, high-quality 360-degree photography, VRtour and drone photography. With a highly skilled team, our 360-degree photography service is carried out by MONA Studio and is running across the country on many large-scale projects. With dedication, MONA is committed to helping grow your business and build a professional brand image.
We offer a range of 360-degree capture options to suit your needs at different price levels. 360-degree images by the MONA team can be shot with a 3D scanner, with a dedicated camera using photogrammetry, or with a drone, as follows:
What do clients get from MONA Media's 360 photography and VRtour service?
- Images that are sharp and vivid at 4K and 8K resolution, suited to products that need a lot of detail.
- Showcase images are no longer ordinary flat 2D pictures or 3D renders. Instead, they are real, lifelike images that give customers an overview and a full view of the project or product.
- 360-degree renderings of scenes such as townhouses and streets are created by our design team, even when the product or project site is still at a rough stage, helping customers picture the scene as it could look in the future.
- The ability to interact directly helps customers build a real connection, which speeds up the buying decision.
- Easy and convenient to use, giving a real, vivid experience of the project on computers, mobiles, tablets and more.
- Continuously updated as the project progresses, so you can reach more potential customers.
- MONA is committed to a fast delivery schedule so you get a high-quality, effective VRtour 360 service at a reasonable price.
Latest 360 VR photography price list at MONA
To help you choose a VRtour 360 service for your business, MONA Media gives you the latest price list below:
*Note, prices for the service may vary depending on many factors such as project scope, image resolution and your specific requirements.
For more details and a specific quote on VRtour and 360-degree photography services for your project. MONA also currently offers a range of plans such as shoot a corporate profile, personal portrait photography hay business portrait photography, and more, to meet every business communication need and help build a professional personal brand. Please HOTLINE 1900 636 648 or Email: info@themona.global contact us and the MONA team will advise and quote right away.
The 360 VR photography process, step by step
VRtour 360 technology is now used by many businesses to make their marketing more effective. With 360-degree photography you can create engaging interactive experiences that let customers explore a space, product or project in a vivid way. To help you understand the professional 360 VRtour process, MONA Media follows the complete process below:
- Step 1: Receive and handle your request
- We collect information and survey the client's needs.
- We advise and sketch the project's concept and script.
- We hold a meeting to discuss and agree on the ideas.
- We confirm the concept and script with the client.
- Step 2: Quote and project paperwork
- Once the script and concept are confirmed, MONA Media prepares a quote for the 360-degree photography service and sends it to the client for confirmation.
- After the quote is confirmed, both sides handle the paperwork and contract before the project starts.
- Step 3: Carry out the project: collect the data
- Once the paperwork and contract are done, MONA notifies the client that the project is starting.
- MONA sends an expected timeline and notice of the upcoming tasks, based on the time and information agreed.
- The team starts collecting input data, including 360 images shot on site or 3D designs of the space or 3D models, depending on the nature of the product or project.
- For products that need 360-degree photos and video collected on site, MONA Media and the client agree on a suitable shooting day. The client may be asked to prepare staff to assist and keep the space clean and tidy before shooting.
- For products that need 3D design, the two sides go through several rounds of feedback and adjustment to finalize and ensure 3D quality before rendering and programming.
- Step 4: Carry out the project: build the product
- Once there is enough input data, the MONA Media team starts programming to build the product.
- We set a detailed timeline so both sides can follow the project's progress.
- If any extra work or adjustment comes up during production, we discuss it with the client to agree on a solution.
- Step 5: Feedback and revisions
- Once the product is finished, we send the first version to the client for feedback and suitable revisions.
- Each project has 2 to 5 rounds of feedback and revisions (depending on the project's size) to make sure the product fits the requirements.
- Step 6: Handover and acceptance
- We make the final revisions and finish the product.
- Once the product is complete, both sides carry out acceptance and payment for the project based on the work items completed.
- MONA Media provides detailed usage instructions for the product and service.
- Step 7: After-sales policy
- MONA Media applies a 1-year warranty policy to fix technical errors that arise.
- We also offer a product update plan at a reasonable cost.
- We suggest suitable solutions for technology products according to your needs at that time.
Frequently asked questions about 360-degree Virtual Tour photography
►How do you create a VR360 Virtual Tour?
To create a VR360 Virtual Tour, you use 360-degree images, 360-degree video or 3D rendering to recreate a realistic environment. Users can navigate and interact in the Virtual Tour with a mouse on a computer, a keyboard, or the touch screen of a mobile device.
►Should you use a Virtual Tour 360 or Matterport 3D Scanning?
The choice between a VRtour 360 service and Matterport 3D Scanning depends on factors such as the space and the specific field of use. Matterport 3D Scanning is usually preferred for enclosed spaces of small to medium size, and the data is stored on the cloud of a third party, Matterport. A VR360 Virtual Tour, on the other hand, can be used in small or very large spaces, especially spaces with an overhead view such as a virtual site model.
If you work in tourism, real estate projects, industrial parks, schools and similar fields, a VR360 Virtual Tour can be a good choice thanks to its flexible features. You can customize the colors and design elements to make the product more eye-catching and better suited to your needs. If your project is an enclosed space such as a showroom or museum, you can use both technologies.
►How long does a 360-degree VRTour shoot take?
The time depends on the project's size and specific requirements; on average the process takes about 10 to 60 days. For the exact timeline of your project, please contact MONA Media qua HOTLINE 1900 636 648 for detailed advice.
In short, 360 Virtual Tour photography and 360-degree imagery are a trend of the new era and a way for individuals and businesses to grow and promote their image to everyone. Let our 360-degree Virtual Tour photography service at MONA Media be the partner that stays with you. Choose MONA Media and succeed in the digital age.
Contact us now if you need a professional, reliable team to communicate and spread your business message:
- Address: 1073/23 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Tan Son Nhat Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Hotline: 1900 636 648
- Ext. 108 – Sales department
- Ext. 109 – Sales department
- Ext. 103 – Technical department
- Email: info@themona.global
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