I wanted to obtain a simulated video preview.Īlso, both services are basically defunct now that using the Street View API requires billing. ![]() But the sites don't download the images and compile them into a movie they just repeatedly reload Google Street View at each waypoint. In each case, the user gives points A and B, the site fetches directions, picks a set of waypoints about 150m apart, and shows you the image at each waypoint. Other people have had the same idea at least two have created web services to do it: Obviously, you can check out the route by looking at Street View at random points, or navigating in Street View mode itself. When using Google Maps to plan a route I haven't driven or walked before, I always though it would be nifty to be able to preview the directions as a video. Note: setting up the Street View API now requires a billing account! it tends to be free for small amounts of traffic, but you have to set it up anyway.
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