Frame Extraction

Extract 360 panorama frames at GPS intervals

Overview

Frame extraction captures equirectangular panorama images from your 360 video at distance-based intervals (e.g., every 5 meters). These frames enable the immersive 360 panorama viewer for detailed road inspection.

Prerequisites

Before extracting frames, ensure:

  • Video uploaded to cloud - Frame extraction requires cloud storage
  • GPS data available - Video must have embedded GPS metadata
  • 360 video format - Equirectangular (2:1 aspect ratio) works best
Note: Frame extraction can take several minutes for long videos. The process runs in your browser, so keep the tab open until complete.

Extraction Interval

Choose how frequently to capture frames based on distance traveled:

1-2 meters

High density. Best for detailed inspection, uses more storage.

5 meters (Default)

Balanced coverage. Good for most road surveys.

10-20 meters

Overview coverage. Faster extraction, less storage.

Storage estimate:
  • ~200KB per frame (hi-res + thumbnail)
  • 1 km at 5m interval = ~200 frames = ~40MB
  • 10 km survey = ~2,000 frames = ~400MB

How to Extract Frames

  1. Open Frame Extraction - Click the camera icon in the video controls
  2. Set extraction interval - Use the slider to choose distance (1-100 meters)
  3. Click "Extract Frames" - Extraction begins from the start of the video
  4. Wait for completion - Progress shows frame count and distance covered

Progress information:

  • Frame count: Number of frames captured
  • Distance: Total distance covered
  • Status: Current extraction state

What Gets Captured

Each extracted frame includes:

Hi-Resolution Image

  • Full video resolution (typically 1920x960)
  • JPEG quality: 85%
  • Used in 360 panorama viewer

Thumbnail

  • 320px wide
  • JPEG quality: 80%
  • Used in frame list and map popups

Metadata per frame:

  • GPS coordinates (interpolated from track)
  • Video timestamp
  • Sequence number
  • Bearing/heading

After Extraction

Once extraction is complete, you can use the 360 Panorama Mode to navigate through the extracted frames with an immersive streetview experience. Frames are displayed as markers on the map - click any marker to jump to that location.

Learn about Panorama Mode →

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