Building a tour: scenes, panoramas, and the initial framing

A VistaVisit tour is built from one or more 360° panoramas, each becoming a “scene” in the Studio. The Studio opens automatically as soon as you create a property: it's the space where you build the tour before publishing it.

Adding a scene

1. From the property record, open the Studio and click “Add a scene.”
2. Import your panoramic photo. The file must be in equirectangular format (a “flattened” panorama, twice as wide as it is tall) — the format produced by nearly all 360° cameras and capture apps on the market.
3. Give the scene a clear name (“Living room,” “Bedroom 1,” “Terrace”...): this name appears in the navigation menu your client sees during the tour.
4. Repeat for each room or outdoor area you want to include.

There's no functional limit on the number of scenes: a studio apartment or a large estate with several outbuildings can both fit in the same tour. The order of scenes in the Studio list matches the order offered in the visitor's navigation menu, and you can reorganize it freely.

Choosing the entry scene

One of the scenes is designated as the entry scene: it's the one displayed first, both in the Lobby (waiting room before an appointment) and in the Replay. Choose the room that gives the best first impression of the property — the living room or an open view almost always works better than an entryway or a hallway.

For each scene, you can also set the initial framing: the exact viewing angle shown when the scene opens, before the visitor starts rotating the image. A well-chosen framing (that immediately shows the light, the view, or the room's most flattering element) prevents the visitor from first seeing a wall or an unflattering angle.