Virtual Tour FAQ
What is Quicktime?
Quicktime is a well-known, widely used and supported plug-in from Apple, Inc. This plug-in allows users to view images, movies and sound from the internet. It is a fast, stable and known plug-in for available for many browsers on both Macintosh and Windows-based PCs.
How do I know if I have Quicktime?
If you click on the virtual tour icon on any of the sections, you will get an error message telling you that the plug-in necessary to view the file is not available. If prompted, you SHOULD download the plug-in.
How do I get Quicktime?
The Quicktime plug-in is available from Apple's website at www.apple.com/quicktime/download. Follow the instructions for downloading the appropriate plug-in for your platform and browser.
What is a Virtual Tour?
A Virtual Tour is a string of pictures seamed together to form either a panoramic or 360-degree view of a location. At bostonhigashi.org you will find tours of the exterior of the school, as well as interiors of residence halls, classrooms and a student recreation area.
How does a Virtual Tour work?
Once you have clicked on a virtual tour image, the file, which is approximately 700k, will be downloaded to your browser. When complete, you will have an image on your screen. Using your mouse, click and drag over the image left, right, up or down. You will see the image move. Using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons in the Quicktime movie panel, you may also zoom in or out of the movie.
Why does it take so long to download?
Each panoramic movie is approximately 700k, and usually takes 1-2 minutes to download using a 56k modem. Depending on connection speeds and because of the detailed, visual nature of the virtual tour, each Quicktime movie may take longer to download.
What is Quicktime?
Quicktime is a well-known, widely used and supported plug-in from Apple, Inc. This plug-in allows users to view images, movies and sound from the internet. It is a fast, stable and known plug-in for available for many browsers on both Macintosh and Windows-based PCs.
How do I know if I have Quicktime?
If you click on the virtual tour icon on any of the sections, you will get an error message telling you that the plug-in necessary to view the file is not available. If prompted, you SHOULD download the plug-in.
How do I get Quicktime?
The Quicktime plug-in is available from Apple's website at www.apple.com/quicktime/download. Follow the instructions for downloading the appropriate plug-in for your platform and browser.
What is a Virtual Tour?
A Virtual Tour is a string of pictures seamed together to form either a panoramic or 360-degree view of a location. At bostonhigashi.org you will find tours of the exterior of the school, as well as interiors of residence halls, classrooms and a student recreation area.
How does a Virtual Tour work?
Once you have clicked on a virtual tour image, the file, which is approximately 700k, will be downloaded to your browser. When complete, you will have an image on your screen. Using your mouse, click and drag over the image left, right, up or down. You will see the image move. Using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons in the Quicktime movie panel, you may also zoom in or out of the movie.
Why does it take so long to download?
Each panoramic movie is approximately 700k, and usually takes 1-2 minutes to download using a 56k modem. Depending on connection speeds and because of the detailed, visual nature of the virtual tour, each Quicktime movie may take longer to download.
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