Google Earth Pro for Video

By Sandy on May 6, 2010 1:34 PM | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

Google Earth Pro has many advantages to users in the video industry. With the ability to show high resolution images, zoom-in to any area on the earth in seconds, and fascinating fly-bys, Google Earth Pro gives users some necessary tools to create a story in real time.

Why Pro version vs. the free version? Because Google Earth Pro provides licensing to use it in any external purposes such as .kml or movie files, not to mention you have access to Google's inclusive global data. It's very important to understand that you must have the Pro version in order to be able to use Google's images for video and web distribution.

A great example of how professionals in Video Production can use Google Earth Pro, is the ability to scout out video shoot locations virtually. A location scout can virtually set up various camera angles at different times of the day, different times of the year, in order to account for sunlight and shadows, without having to leave their desk!

Additional features of Google Earth Pro include:

Fastest performance
4800 pixels for print images
ability to integrate GPS data
ability to import and overlay images
ability to perform batch geocoding
measures area

Google Earth Pro has many advantages to many other industries as well such as, Real Estate, Insurance, Architects, Engineers, Utility Companies, State & Local governments, Federal Government, non-profit agencies, and the possibilities are endless! GeniusDV offers training in Google Earth Pro in conjunction with our 2-day Google SketchUp class, so check out our schedule and give us a call to book your training today!