Creating a walkthrough (flythrough) in Google Earth allows you to showcase locations dynamically. You can achieve this using Google Earth Pro (Desktop) or Google Earth Studio (for animations).
Method 1: Using Google Earth Pro (Desktop)
🎯 Best for basic walkthroughs & presentations
Steps to Create a Walkthrough:
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Download & Install Google Earth Pro
- Get it from Google Earth Pro (Free).
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Set Up Your Path
- Navigate to your starting location in Google Earth.
- Click on "Add Path" (Ruler icon 📏 → Path).
- Draw the path by clicking along the route you want to "walk through."
- Name the path and save it in "My Places."
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Record a Tour (Flythrough)
- Click the "Record Tour" button (Video camera icon 📹).
- Adjust the camera angle and zoom as needed.
- Click the "Play" button to follow the saved path automatically.
- Stop recording and save the tour as a .KMZ file.
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Export the Walkthrough as a Video
- Go to Tools > Movie Maker.
- Select resolution (e.g., 1080p) and frame rate.
- Export as MP4, AVI, or MOV format.
📌 Use Case: Great for site walkthroughs, urban planning, and real estate presentations.
Method 2: Using Google Earth Studio
🎬 Best for high-quality animations & professional walkthroughs
Steps to Create an Animated Walkthrough:
- Go to Google Earth Studio (Web-based).
- Start a New Project and select an animation type (e.g., flythrough).
- Add Keyframes to set waypoints along the path.
- Adjust Camera Movement (pan, tilt, zoom for a cinematic effect).
- Render & Export as a Video (MP4, PNG sequence).
📌 Use Case: Best for cinematic flyovers, presentations, and animated simulations.
Which One Should You Use?
✅ Google Earth Pro → For quick and simple walkthroughs
✅ Google Earth Studio → For professional animations
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