GCS proudly introduces the first implementation of immersive 360° video within ESRI’s software architecture, allowing users of IMC’s Immersive Spherical Video to import and visualize their video assets seamlessly within ESRI ArcGIS Desktop (including ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo).
By leveraging a GPS sensor integrated with the IMC camera, GCS has engineered a groundbreaking solution that enables users to map the camera’s route while capturing immersive video footage. This functionality allows for the visualization of geospatial video within the ArcMap environment, a key application within the ArcGIS Desktop suite.
Key Features of IMC’s ArcGIS Extension
- Custom Toolbar Integration: The extension adds a custom toolbar to the ArcMap interface, facilitating the importation and viewing of immersive video media directly within an ArcMap project.
- Automatic GPS Data Reading: When users ingest a video into ArcMap, the captured GPS track of the camera’s path is automatically read. Positions are then interpolated for each frame of the video file, adding valuable spatial context to the project as a new vector layer.
- Multiple Video Imports: Users can import numerous video files and their associated camera routes, with each route viewable in the ArcMap project. Depending on user preferences, video feature classes can also be stored in a geodatabase.
- Telemmersion GIS Viewer: When a user wishes to view immersive video for a specific point on the route, they can simply click on any segment of the feature, launching the Telemmersion GIS Viewer. This application displays the immersive video alongside an overview frame that synchronizes the video frames with the interpolated GPS route as the video plays.
Unlocking the Potential of Immersive Data
IMC’s ArcGIS extension empowers customers to fully integrate immersive data within a geospatial context. Utilizing ESRI’s ArcObjects within the ArcGIS 9 release, GCS developed an innovative solution that enhances the core technology of IMC’s cameras. By meeting the specific demands of IMC in a cost-effective manner, GCS has built a vital industry bridge for visualizing the spatial components of immersive video.
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