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Thursday, June 17, 2010

New Los Angeles Imagery

Updated Google Earth imagery makes 3D models look better
Today I noticed an imagery update to the Los Angeles area where some of my Google Earth models are located.

In my opinion it is an ideal imagery update, for several reasons:


1) Color correction. The color is beautiful and true to life. It looks like you are really there. My own models look much better as a result of this new backdrop.

2) Clarity. The imagery is fairly sharp.

3) Angle. These pictures were taken for the most part from a straight-down point of view. This helps in making the models and creating a realistic atmosphere.

4) Consistency. Covering a large area (I haven't found the edges yet) this new imagery is seamless and again, helps to make the area look very real.

2 Comments:

Tobias said...

Hi Zoungy,
if you like to know where the edges are, you should have a look at this post:
http://www.googlewatchblog.de/2010/05/01/neues-kartenmaterial-fuer-maps-und-earth/
And download the KML which shows all new image areas on the world.

Zoungy said...

Thanks Tobi!

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