CNN creates virtual view of Notre Dame using Google Maps

By Michael P. Hill April 17, 2019

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CNN has posted an explainer-style video that uses Google Maps’ 3D view of Paris along with its own captions to showcase the damage done to the Notre-Dame de Paris. 

The short clip highlights various areas of the structure and adds “floating” callouts that label specific parts and give more information.