Festival Operations

An engineering firm specializing in large-scale event operations faced a common challenge: what was planned on paper rarely matched the reality of what was executed on-site. Over the years, they had amassed hundreds of 360-degree photos capturing the setup and layout of festival sites, including both front-of-house and backstage areas. While the images held valuable insights, the team struggled to make use of them.

The photos were typically stored in a shared folder, but navigating through warped images and guessing their location was frustrating and time-consuming. Without context or organization, the images weren’t delivering the insights the team needed to improve planning and operations. That’s when they turned to Swyvl.

Using Swyvl, the firm uploaded their 360 photos and geolocated them onto a map of the festival site. Each image now appeared in its exact location, creating a clear, interactive view of the entire event setup. Team members could easily explore the site, review problem areas, and even compare the photos to the original designs. Sharing insights became simple, too—a single Swyvl link allowed anyone on the team to view the images instantly, without needing special software or technical know-how.

Key Improvements with Swyvl

• Organized and accessible: Photos were mapped to their exact location, making it easy to find and review specific areas.
• Improved visualization: 360-degree images appeared in their correct context, avoiding the confusion of warped standalone images.
• Seamless sharing: A single link replaced clunky shared folders, allowing the entire team to view and discuss the site in one place.

An engineering manager shared, “Swyvl has completely changed how we use 360 photos. We now have a clear record of what’s happening on the ground and can easily share it with the team.”

With Swyvl, the firm transformed their 360-degree photos from an underused resource into a powerful tool for collaboration and better planning.