Cinema Mode

Cinema Mode turns GlobalQuake into a hands-free monitoring display. The globe automatically rotates and zooms to focus on significant earthquakes as they are detected, making it ideal for background monitoring or livestream setups.

What is Cinema Mode

When active, Cinema Mode continuously scans for earthquakes that meet alert criteria and smoothly transitions the camera to focus on each one. It prioritizes the earthquake with the highest alert level, ensuring the most important events are always front and center.

If jumpToAlert is enabled, the globe will also jump to any earthquake that triggers an alert notification.

Using Cinema Mode

ActionKey
Toggle cinema mode on/offC
Exit cinema modeArrow keys or zoom keys

When you manually navigate with the keyboard, cinema mode deactivates so you can freely explore the globe.

Info

Cinema mode is enabled by default on startup (cinemaModeOnStartup). You can disable this in settings if you prefer to start in manual mode.

Configuration

Cinema mode behavior is controlled through several settings accessible in the properties panel:

SettingDefaultDescription
cinemaModeZoomMultiplier100Controls how close the camera zooms to each earthquake
cinemaModeSwitchTime10Seconds to wait before switching to the next earthquake
cinemaModeReenabletrueWhether cinema mode re-enables itself after an alert jump
cinemaModeOnStartuptrueStart GlobalQuake in cinema mode automatically

Adjust these values to suit your monitoring preferences. A longer switch time gives more time to observe each event, while a larger zoom multiplier provides a wider view of the surrounding region.

Use Cases

  • Background monitoring — Leave GlobalQuake running on a second screen while you work, with the globe automatically highlighting activity.
  • Livestreams and broadcasts — Use cinema mode as a dynamic backdrop for earthquake-focused content.
  • Conference displays — Set up a kiosk or lobby display that passively shows global seismic activity.