This week's lab module for Computer Cartography 5007L involved converting ArcGIS Pro feature classes to KML files, creating Google Earth maps, and recording Google Earth tours.
To complete the tasks we utilized ArcGIS Pro and Google Earth Pro. We first converted some ArcGIS feature classes using the Layer to KML geoprocessing tool in ArcGIS Pro. This results in a KMZ file we could open in Google Earth Pro. For our map of South Florida, we now had data for population density and surface water features. Next, we added a legend image overlay. The following is my finished product.
In the second portion of the lab, we recorded a Google Earth Tour of South Florida. This involved creating some placemarks for the Miami metropolitan area and the major cities of South Florida. These placemarks served as the stops on the recorded fly-through video tour. One of the more interesting aspects of the tour is that the downtowns, especially of Miami and Tampa feature 3D renderings of many of the buildings which is really neat. I could definitely use some fine-tuning of my video recording controls, but with practice, I'm sure I can improve significantly.
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