1. Standard 360° Immersive Mode
Conventional spherical viewing places the observer at the focal center of the panoramic shot. Upon opening any equirectangular photo, the Three.js engine renders it onto a full virtual sphere, enabling free rotation along pitch and yaw axes.
This mode provides an immersive experience matching true physical presence inside the captured space, making it the ideal choice for real estate tours, architectural catalogs, and nature displays.
Benefits of 360° Immersive Mode:
- • Zero Central Distortion: Real-time perspective correction when focusing on any point in space.
- • Progressive Inertial Zoom: Magnification of visible areas by varying field-of-view (FOV) angles without losing sharpness.
- • Unified Touch & Mouse Control: Smooth drag transitions without abrupt jumping on touch or pointer interactions.
Instant Stereographic Projection
Switch between view modes with a single click using the PWA editor top bar without needing to re-render image files.
2. Little Planet Projection Effect
Stereographic projection or Little Planet mode mathematically distorts equirectangular coordinates to wrap floor/nadir points into the geometric center, projecting horizon lines and sky toward outer edges.
This visual effect creates miniature planetary scenes highly popular for social media showcases and creative landscaping or architectural photography.
3. Front View Alignment & Orthogonal Grid Guide
When exporting web viewers or embedding panoramas on client sites, defining the exact initial angle users see first is crucial. NexV360 includes front alignment controls with precise longitudinal heading locking (-180° to +180°).
Furthermore, the dropdown Grid Guide overlays a 3D orthogonal grid on screen to verify that walls, door frames, and vertical lines remain perfectly plumb.
| View Mode / Feature | Primary Purpose | Recommended Application |
|---|---|---|
| 360° Spherical Navigation | Free immersive exploration in all directions. | Real estate tours, walkthroughs, and web embeds. |
| Little Planet Projection | Artistic mini-sphere effect with centered nadir. | Promotional photos and social media posts. |
| Default Front View Lock | Sets initial default viewframe upon loading. | Standalone HTML export and web iframes. |
| Orthogonal Grid Guide | Auxiliary lines for horizon and vertical leveling. | Technical editing, nadir retouching, and patch placement. |
4. Frequently Asked Questions about View Modes & Projections
What is the Little Planet effect and how is it generated?
It is a stereographic projection where zenith and horizon points of an equirectangular image fold toward the center, creating a small spherical planet surrounded by sky.
Can I set a custom default front view for when users open a panorama?
Yes, the 'Front View' feature allows locking default initial viewing angles (yaw and pitch) shown upon loading the viewer or standalone HTML export.
What is the purpose of the Grid Guide on the 3D canvas?
It displays an orthogonal grid overlaid across the 3D sphere to help verify horizon leveling, vertical architectural lines, and patch alignment.
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