Introduction

To share 360° content with the easystory360 platform, the essential step is to create a Story. A Story is the container that groups one or more 360° scenes to form a complete immersive experience.

Create a story and a 360 scene
Story creation interface on easystory360

Quick video tutorial

This tutorial of less than one minute shows you how to create your first story and add a scene to it:

Quick tutorial: create a story and a scene in 51 seconds

What is a Story?

A Story is a project that contains one or more 360° scenes. It is the main element of your immersive experience. You can add:

  • Scenes (360° photos or videos)
  • Interactive hotspots
  • Navigation links between scenes
  • Multimedia content (text, images, audio)

What is a Scene?

A Scene represents a 360° viewpoint. It is created from an equirectangular image or video. Each scene can be enhanced with interactive elements.

Create a new Story

  1. Log in to your easystory360 account
  2. From the dashboard, click on "New Story"
  3. Give your story a name
  4. Add a description (optional but recommended for SEO)
  5. Click on "Create"

Add a first scene

  1. In the story editor, click on "Add a scene"
  2. Select a 360° image or video from your library
  3. The scene is automatically created with your media
  4. Give your scene a title
  5. Set the initial viewpoint (the starting angle)

Configure the scene

For each scene, you can configure:

OptionDescription
TitleName displayed as an overlay
Initial viewpointStarting angle when the user arrives
ThumbnailPreview image
AudioBackground music or narration
DurationFor automatic scenes (slideshow)

Tips for getting started

  • Media quality: use high-resolution images (4K minimum recommended) for optimal immersion
  • Clear naming: give explicit names to your stories and scenes so you can find them easily
  • Organization: group your media by project in the library
  • Regular testing: preview your story regularly during creation

Next steps

Now that you have created your first story and scene, you can: