VIRTUAL TOUR ONE PARK APARTMENTS & RESIDENCES, PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

During my assignment to create the virtual tour for the new Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh hotel, I was also asked to design the virtual tour for One Park Apartments & Residences. This included virtual tours of the lobby, four different apartment types, and service areas such as the restaurant and lounge.

As part of the virtual tour of the lobby, I used the giant screen to broadcast a video presenting the One Park group. In addition, I integrated an image into the interactive display, giving virtual visitors a glimpse of the services available during their exploration.

For the overall view, I opted for an aerial virtual tour to highlight all the buildings, as well as the swimming pool and restaurant. The main difficulty lay in the presence of fairly strong winds, complicating the assembly of images with buildings relatively close to the lens. Fortunately, my Photoshop skills were able to resolve the artifacts. By adopting a creative approach, I realized that this could also represent a fascinating planet featuring all the buildings and services.

In conclusion, I designed the virtual tours of the showrooms, meticulously prepared by the teams. The objective was to present the maximum amount of information while limiting the number of panoramas: I had to show an apartment in a maximum of two panoramas.

The photographic capture of other departments such as the Restaurant and Lounge presented challenges due to the refurbishment work being carried out on the windows. By using appropriate techniques, it was possible to avoid most of these obstacles, leaving the rest to be dealt with in the post-processing phase.

Here is the final project :
ONE PARK APARTEMENTS & RESIDENCES

OAKWOOD PREMIER VIRTUAL TOUR PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

Upon our arrival in Phnom Penh, we were surprised to discover that our luggage was not available at the airport. Over the next two days, we had to adapt and make the most of the situation by delving into the project discussions with the teams, all while seizing the opportunity for some impromptu clothing shopping. Personally, in the absence of my equipment, I took advantage of the time to embark on an early morning stroll to Wat Phom temple. This initial exploration has sparked my interest, and I plan to delve deeper into it later in the week through a dedicated photo session.

Once our luggage finally arrived, it was time to immerse ourselves in work. The agenda encompassed various aspects, including room categories, reception, restaurant, and amenities like lounges, culminating in a focus on conference rooms.

In terms of preparation, it was often necessary to repatriate items quickly between shoots, as the pre-opening hotel did not yet have the required equipment, having to collect it from the group’s other nearby hotel.

As far as the rooms were concerned, not all the windows available for the shots offered the best view. The exteriors of rooms of the same category and angle ha d to be captured for inclusion in the virtual tours. A professional working internationally needs to have the right skills, as he can’t come back at a later date to take the shots.

The lobby was a major challenge, with fans spinning and customers walking through the space. I particularly appreciated the professionalism of the teams I had the pleasure of integrating into the virtual tours.

As for the Senses restaurant, we had to wait until nightfall and juggle with tablecloths and napkins. The fact that I took four photos for one tour enabled me to move the equipment between each shot, ensuring that all the tables were occupied by the end of the visit.

Finally, the Grand Ballroom was prepared by the teams. A tricky choice of color for the photo, however, as it changed automatically every five seconds. So I had to wait until the desired color was present from every angle.

We fostered positive connections with the teams, and it was delightful to observe that certain team members were fluent in French.
The act of sharing and exploring individuals from diverse cultures consistently brings us joy.

Prior to my departure, I experienced the ambiance of Wat Phnom Temple one evening and titled it “It’s a matter of time.” Cambodia captivated me, and in the city of Phnom Penh, I found a genuine sense of contentment. Despite cultural variances and differences in living standards, I firmly believe it’s an exceptionally pleasant city for residence. However, for now, it’s simply a farewell.

Here is the final Project :
OAKWOOD PREMIER PHNOM PENH