We’ve been announced on the 2018 B&T Award shortlist in the ‘Best Use of Mobile’ category for our work on the ‘Machu Picchu 360’ interactive VR experience.

Launching earlier this year, Machu Picchu 360 is an interactive VR experience allowing users to explore Peru’s world-renowned Machu Picchu and the breathtaking valleys, rivers, and mountains surrounding this Wonder of the World from the palm of their hand.

The VR experience features an explorable 3D map of Machu Picchu with interactive ‘places of interest’ offering users educational information such as facts and 360 degree videos on the historical significance of the site.

To capture the spherical 4K quality, 360 degree video, a couple of Cypha team members travelled across land and sea to the Peruvian Andes and used a custom dual camera rig developed by 360fly(R) as well as a separate audio recorder in order to be able to produce a multisensory site and experience.

The teamwork and collaboration on this project really brought the 360 interactive VR experience to life. Obtaining the video footage and sounds from Machu Picchu was just one piece of the puzzle. The next piece of the puzzle involved a significant amount of post-production work from the Cypha team, such as stitching and editing the countless hours of footage and sounds together to create a seamless and immersive experience.

Since launch, we have been grateful for Machu Picchu 360 to have been recognised and win the following awards:

1. Mobile Apps/Sites Travel – W3 Award (Gold)
2. VR/360 VR – Interactive – W3 Award (Gold)
3. Online Video Innovative/Experimental – W3 Award (Gold)
4. Mobile Features Experimental & Innovation – W3 Award (Silver)
5. Site of the Day – CSS Winner
6. Special Design Kudos – CSS Design Awards
7. Best Innovation – CSS Design Awards
8. Honourable Mention – Awwwards

This latest news of being shortlisted for ‘Best Use of Mobile’ from the B&T Awards is just the icing on top on what has been an incredible project and overall great learning experience.