Welcome to the tutorial section
Here you’ll find out everything that is important to create your own govie … … and a lot more.
Introduction Govie format
Navigating inside a Govie
Before we start building our own govies, let’s have a look at a pre-made presentation. We will learn how to navigate in the presentation view and how to use the control panel.
Govie examples
Here you can try out the examples shown in the video.
Waterpump
E-Cigarett
Outdoor-Shoe
The Govie platform
- Clear project structure
Workspaces and projects
This tutorial provides an introduction to the various sections of the dashboard. In particular, the workspaces and the Govie project view are presented.
Web-based platform where projects are created live online
Easy import via drag and drop
Project versions can immediately be accessed as share links, forwarded and embedded on websites
Workspace
Projects can be grouped with the help of workspaces. They also offer the option of working in teams on all govies in the same workspace.
Govie projects
The Govie Projects tab gives you a list of all existing projects. The hamburger menu in the right corner of each project can be used to display, publish, rename, duplicate and delete the Govie.
Media library
The Media Library is the place where you upload and organize your assets. Videos, audio files, images and 3D-models can be uploaded here. There are also options for deleting or renaming the media file, as well as automatically replace it with a newer version in all Govies.
The Govie-Editor in detail
The Govie Editor
In this tutorial, we’re going to take a look at the heart of the platform. All 3D presentations are created with the Govie editor. Besides an overview of the various control panel types, there is a step-by-step introduction to the various menus and their functions.
The technical editor
The Technical Govie is a version of the Govie Editor that has been optimized for CAD data. In this video, the details of the editor are presented and the differences to the previously shown Cineastic Viewer are discussed.
The panorama editor
The Panorama Editor enables the creation of 360 ° presentations. Several panorama images can be integrated and linked. This way, you can create your own virtual tour.
Govie types
Here the different Govie types and an explanation of the purpose for which each type is best suited, are presented.
- High-quality rendering
A Cinematic Govie gives the best visual results and uses additional information stored inside the GLB file. Ambient occlusion and lightmaps are also supported to make your models look even better.
- Direct CAD import
A Technical Govie aims towards presenting your model in different levels. This includes showing an exploded view as well as various types of shading.
- Create a 360 ° panorama with a smartphone camera
With a Panorama Govie you can create 360 ° scenes. This can be used to create virtual tours or walkthroughs. There is also the option to link Google Street View photos and you can import self-made 360 ° recordings from your smartphone.
Integrate 3D-model from libraries
Using a keyword search, you can easily find the 3D-models you need for your topic on various platforms. These models can be easily inserted into any govie.
Provider for 3D-models
There are many sources for free and paid 3D-models, some of the leading providers are listed here.
GrabCAD
GrabCAD is a platform for sharing construction models. GrabCAD offers a large number of freely accessible CAD models as well as 3D printing service. It’s users are mainly engineers and technicians.
Sketchfab
Sketchfab is a platform for publishing, sharing, buying and selling 3D, VR and AR content. It is mainly focused on 3D artist.
Turbosquid
TurboSquid is one of the largest web portals for the distribution of 3D-models. It is well-engineered and offers models in all common file formats.
CGTrader
CGTrader is an inexpensive alternative to Turbosquid. In addition to a wide range of 3D-models, the platform also offers access to freelancers and actively supports 3D artists in selling their models.
3dsky
3Dsky is a platform that has mainly focused on architecture and interior models.
Integrate 3D-models from 3D-software
In order to use the full functionality of the Govie Editor (Cineastic Govie), we recommend the GLTF or GLB format for your 3D models. Here you will find detailed instructions for using various 3D software applications:
Blender
Blender is the preferred 3D software for the Govie Editor. Our team developed an extension that makes it particularly easy to get started. In addition, Blender is accessible, free of charge, and can be installed and set up in a few minutes.
3D Studio Max
GLTF / GLB files are exported in 3D Studio Max using the Babylon plug-in. This page describes how to install the plug-in and how to handle the export process.
Cinema 4D
Here you’ll find instructions for exporting your model in the gLTF standard. These instructions describe which specific properties can be exported. Besides that the export settings as well as materials and animations are explained.
Play Govies offline
Here you can download the Govie Player, which enables you to play your created Govie offline.
Windows installation
The Govie Player is listed as a regular program on your computer and is automatically recognized for opening “.govie” files.
Windows portable
You can start the Govie Player as a portable version on any computer without having to install anything.
Mac OS installation
The Govie Player is listed as a regular program on your computer and is automatically recognized for opening “.govie” files.