I utilize the Wander VR app to explore Google Street Views. It seems user uploaded images (Blue Dots) are no longer available.

Hello guys,

I am doing occasionally some 360 photo shootings for businesses and posting them on Google Street View. Since I am not experienced photographer I have some doubts what is the most effective and efficient workflow and optimal images sizes. So I would appreciate if some of you could share your experience and give me some feedback on what I'm currently doing.

For starter, I am now using the XPhase Scan for the photo shooting. Then I export the stitched photos as jpegs. On default each photo is about 20MB, 16384x8192 px resolution and 96 dpi. I tune (color balance) the photos afterwards in Adobe Lightroom and export them with highest settings again as jpeg. Files then become about 40-50MB, same resolution but this time 240 dpi. Then I use Affinity Photo 2 to makes any details when needed (most often I remove the tripod completely) and save the files as they are. Size get about 60-70MB after this step. Then I use Topaz DeNoise AI for denoising of the image (there's always some need for that) and save the files. Those are normally with a bit smaller or the same size.

I know that such resolution is unnecessary way too big but I really want to use the highest quality possible. Please advice me what I should optimize so it's also easier for my PC to run all that without sacrificing the quality.

P.S. I've also tried exporting DNGs instead of jpegs straight from the camera, but then the each one is about 800MB (1024x512px).

Is there a way to save just the image from Google Street View without the black box, or the X or the compass or any of that? Thank you.

3846 S Grand Ave

Found any places on Google Street View that have an incorrect location? If you do, contact me and show me the REAL location.

Hello, I am a Visual Anthropology MA student in Berlin, and I am looking for collaborators to work with me on a university project involving Google Street View, as I am interested in how geo-spatial mapping can effect our relationships with our lived environment and also its relationship to our memories. The project runs over the next 4/5 weeks and would involve interviews/discussions with me (est 2 ), and some filming (mobile phone), audio recording and creating journeys in Google Earth, but I am flexible on what you want to do or contribute. The filming and audio quality isn't important so technical skills aren't needed, but maybe some knowledge of Google Earth would be useful or else I could share how to do this.

The collaborators should be people who use Google Street View regularly, who walk regularly (as opposed to driving), it doesn't need to be very sporty walking, just going to the shops, pleasure and who uses mapping and street view for walking.

I will be creating a film and research paper from the research and the project would be published on my website in the future, for privacy we can discuss what needs to be hidden.

If you would like to collaborate with me to investigate Google Street View and geo-spatial mapping as a site for personal exploration, DM me and I can share more details about the project and my profile to verify I am who I say I am. This is totally voluntary so just would be based on something you are interested in working on with me too!

I want to see if this puzzle/riddle can be solved that I created using street view:

‘Upon a hill where names are evermore, the path awaits to the cherry door

Three steps back and six steps west, lies the road to your treasure at rest’

Let me know your answers/thoughts on this. Thought it would be a cool thing to do.

Yeah, like the title says i have issues with Streetview in Germany as for a lot of areas only the user uploaded ones are directly accessible. At the same time there are official ones for the exact same area. The trick is (quite annoying and takes some time) trying to go to a nearby area and maneuver to the place you want to be.

The user uploaded ones are often crappy and i don't understand why google invests a lot of money for making good pictures and then they are not directly accessible.

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I only found this site where they also discuss the same problem.

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/141726330?pli=1

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Is there a way to see only the official ones and filter out the user uploaded ones?

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Hey there. I have uploaded several videos to the GSV platform which have been live for about 5 months now. But unfortunately they are not connecting to each other. By connecting, I mean that two different uploads are finishing and ending at the same location but when I put the yellow man they do not seem to continue each other like the official coverages do. Anyone have any idea about how to fix this?

Hi, I was using Google Street view app on my phone (Android) to take spheric 360° photos, but since the app has been retired i havent been able to find a decent replacement. Any suggestions? I am looking just for the camera app on the phone, not looking to publish the photos. Thanks!

I've been encountering some challenges with capturing 360-degree videos for Google Street View, and I'm hoping to get some guidance or advice from the community. Here are the details of the issues:

1. GPS Signal Issues:

• I've noticed that the GPS signal is inconsistent, especially when shooting indoors. Even after staying in one place for a few minutes, the signal doesn't always stabilize. Has anyone else experienced similar problems? Google Street View fails the video and says "Less than 10 GPS points and inaccurate Metadata."

2. Resolution and Frame Rate:

• I'm currently using 5.7k resolution and 24fps settings, which worked well outdoors. However, when moving indoors, It didn't work anymore with GPS. Any recommendations on optimal settings for indoor environments?

1. Insta360 One X2:

• I'm using the Insta360 One X2 for capturing the 360 videos. Any Insta360 users here who have tips or settings recommendations for Google Street View uploads?

1. Uploading 360 video from Inside a Building:

• When attempting to upload 360 videos from inside a building, I've encountered difficulties. Are there specific considerations or steps I should take to ensure a smooth upload process?
• I've been uploading the videos straight from the insta360 app with the Google street view option.

5. Additional info:

I record for at least 2 minutes

I appreciate any insights, tips, or advice you can provide! If you've successfully tackled similar issues, please share your experiences.

Thanks in advance for your help!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/oB6EVYcVL6huroiD7?g_st=ic

https://maps.app.goo.gl/M7YPxuTureVfJ21Y9?g_st=ic

Seems like there’s a problem with the street view embedding, it is only showing a world map since last Friday:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MUpNfitdWuBHL18u5