If you’re a regular social networker you might have spotted those impressive 360 degree interactive panoramas popping up on Facebook recently. Most memorable was the one released to celebrate Star Wars: The Force Awakens which allowed explorers of a galaxy far, far away to explore the new planet Jakku.
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The latest one we’ve spotted that we thought was incredibly cool is a bit more down to Earth and will really appeal to fans of the Rocky film series as it allows viewers to climb the famous steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This iconic landscape was where the hometown boxing champ played by Sylvester Stallone used to run during his training and was seen in all six of his movies and which was recently seen again in the spin-off Creed.
This clever new video format comes thanks to a 360 degree camera system designed to capture moving image that allows viewers to immerse themselves in a complete panorama. You can look up at the Philadelphia Museum of Art as you rise to the challenge, check out the steps below your virtual feet or look up at the sky. But we’d recommend turning to take in the Philly skyline where you can – as Rocky remarks in his latest flick – “see your whole life from up here.”
The only thing missing is the Rocky statue which stood tall since 1983 but was moved from the top of the steps and since 2006 has resided in the grounds below. You can however look at the Rocky footprints which are now in the place where the bronze “Italian Stallion” once stood.
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Source: Facebook