Cameras

Plus, Ben Claremont on: Which 360º Camera you Should Buy for Virtual Tours
Hi All,On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (above) earlier today (Wednesday, 13 November 2019), 360º Subject Matter Expert, Mentor and Virtual Tour Pro Course Creator Ben Claremont discusses:✓ Top 10 Tips for Starting a Virtual Tour Business✓ Which 360º Camera you Should Buy for Virtual Tours✓ Virtual Tour Pro course for learning how to plan, shoot, edit, host and the business of Virtual ToursSpecial WGAN Offers1. Free 3-months WGAN-TV Training Academy Membership when you Enroll in Virtual Tour Pro Course by Ben Claremont with this WGAN Affiliate Link for Virtual Tour Pro course by Ben Claremont.2. Save 15 percent on Virtual Tour Pro with the WGAN Coupon Code (You automatically receive this WGAN coupon code when you join the free WGAN Forum. Already a Member? Private Message me for the WGAN Coupon code for Virtual Tour Pro.3. Free Virtual Tour Pro Course by Ben Claremont when you:✓ pre-pay for 24 months of WGAN Standard MembershipBest,DanBen Claremont LinksYouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Bio | Courses | Virtual Tour Pro Course | Virtual Tour Pro Course Curriculum

GeoCV: a platform to help real estate agents win more and bigger premium listings.
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From GeoCV Co-Founder and CEO Anton Yakubenko ...
Dear community members,I'm excited to announce that we're releasing GeoCV solution for capturing and visualizing spaces in 3D+360° in beta!We've received significantly more responses to our survey and email blasts than we anticipated. We'll be reaching out to these early adopters in the coming days with particular proposals including pricing info.The highlights of GeoCV solution include:- UNLIMITED PLAN: unlimited processing + unlimited hosting + unlimited floor plans for a flat fee per camera per month (or per year)- FREE CAMERA included into subscription- White labeling- Self-hosting- Customers own the copyrights for delivered content- Download of full-resolution 3D model and 360° panoramas- Content editing and re-upload- Offline viewing for PC and Mac- Password protection for 3D tours accessOur capturing features:- Small and lightweight scanning kit, carrying case included- Scanning kit comes with everything required, you only need a tripod- Fast and easy training, FaceTime remote training for early adopters- Easy-to-use solution not prone to human mistakes- Real-time feedback during scanning (preview of captured space)- Optional HD capturing- Automatic processing in the cloud- Web dashboard to edit 3D toursOur viewer features:- Realistic 3D scan view- High-resolution HDR 360° panoramas- Walkthrough with smooth transitions- Floor plan with dimensions integrated into 3D tour- White labeled floor plan delivered as file in black & white and textured versions- Info block with space address, parameters and description, client contact information, photo and logo- Pins (annotations) with rich media content- Standalone 360° panoramas added as viewpoints (e.g. for outdoor or amenities)- Short custom URLs, optional MLS compliant unbranded version of 3D tour- Optional 3D and 2D interactive minimap in walkthrough mode- Zoom for HD 3D tours- Clean, sleek, minimalistic design- Support of the absolute majority of devices and browsers (both desktop and mobile)Plus custom projects premium features:- Integration of exterior 3D and 360° visuals captured with a drone- Virtually staged 3D tours- Video narration dependent on roomWe have been in the shoes of a service provider by ourselves. Now we're passing our service business in NYC to independent third-party service providers.We want to empower service providers to avoid a race to the bottom with squeezing margins by providing you more differentiation and control over data and viewing experience. Our unlimited pricing plan and such features as white labeling, branding and self-hosting should allow you to make 3D tours a standard part of your growing business.While we scale our production and iterate on product improvement based on early adopters feedback, we will be offering our solution in limited quantities. Please drop us a line at info@geocv.com or simply fill in "Contact Us" form on our website to join the waitlist. Our website is legacy and will be updated with more information about GeoCV solution.The whole GeoCV team and I personally are very excited and look forward to your GeoCV 3D tours and feedback. I want to sincerely thank you for your patience and continuous support. Let's join forces to capture the world in 3D, one space at a time!
Anton Yakunben
Co-Founder and CEO
GeoCV

If you are deciding on which 3D or 360º platform is right for you, one option in Nodalview.
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Hi All,If you are deciding on which 3D or 360º platform is right for you, one option in Nodalview.If you are scanning with Matterport, Nodalview may be an option for lower price properties where you need an easy solution that can be shot quickly – a 360º in 5 to 10 rooms in a house or commercial space in less than 30 minutes - including unpacking and packing up.For less than $250 in accessories plus a monthly subscription you can begin creating Nodalview Tours.My guests on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EST | GMT -5) Wednesday, 16 January 2019 are:✓ Thomas Lepelaars, co-Founder, Nodalview (Brussels, Belgium)✓ Yan Bohyn, Regional Director of Sales Nodalview USA (Orlando)Thomas and Yan will demo how to shoot and edit a Nodalview tour (and will assume no prior experience with Nodalview).To to borrow a Nodalview 360º Kit from the WGAN 360º Camera Loaner Program, simply complete this Form:✓ We Get Around Network 360º Camera Loaner Program (Private Message me for the Password)WGAN has three (3) Nodalview 360º Kits courtesy of our new friends at NodalView. The shipping order will be based on seniority among WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members that request to get on the list. (For clarification, the longer that you have been either a WGAN Basic, Standard or Premium Member, the sooner that you will receive this loaner Camera.)Not yet a WGAN Basic, Standard or Premium Member? 40+ WGAN Membership Benefits | Compare WGAN Membership Plans | Join WGAN Standard MembershipBest,Dan

How to Build a 3D CAD Model: New Tools for Generating a 2D Floor Plan and a 3D CAD ModelHi All,Building a 2D Floor Plan and 3D CAD Model is now possible within the Cupix Platform.If you are a Service Provider targeting the AEC Space (Architecture, Engineering, Construction), you now have a wealth of easy, fast and affordable solutions to offer (and can do this within a White Label solution.)Cupix CAD Modeling Highlights Include✓ Cupix 3D Tour (360º Survey) is generated automatically from any source of 360º photos.✓ Alignment precision (accuracy) 1 percent with helmet mounted capture (meaning accuracy is one foot over 100 feet). ✓Build 3D CAD Model within Cupix 3D CAD System.✓ Within the Cupix platform lives a complete 3D CAD modeling system made specifically to transform a Cupix 3D Tour (360º Survey) into a 3D CAD Model.✓ Precise Measurements can be extracted from Cupix 3D Tour (360º Survey) to set windows; doors; and other openings quickly, accurately and easily. ✓ The Cupix 3D Mesh can be helpful during the modeling process especially in complex buildings.✓ Once completed the model can be exported in 2D and 3D Formats ✓ Import the Cupix 3D CAD model for use in a variety of CAD Systems file formats including: .DFX, .IFC, .PNG [Direct RVT export from Cupix not supported. IFC is the supported 3D format. Import from Cupix as IFC allows import into Revit, Navisworks, Sketchup and other CAD Packages.]✓ Open the Cupix CAD Model in programs like Revit; NavisWorks; and SketchUp for 3D Design; 3D Management; or 3D Analysis. ✓ Open the Cupix CAD Model in programs such as: Revit, NavisWorks, SketchUp for 3D Design, 3D Management or 3D Analysis.✓ Other uses of the Cupix 3D Model include: construction progress by comparing the Cupix CAD Model to other Cupix Tours (360º Surveys) directly within Cupix ✓ Add 3D Pins and 3D Tags on the Cupix CAD Model for issue tracking or or asset management.Cupix Director of Sales Scott Anderson - and Cupix Head of Product Paul Collart - will be my guests on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 20 December 2018 to give us a demo of building a 3D CAD Model within the Cupix platform and a discussion about this workflow. Feel free to join the show live to ask Scott your questions.✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5: How to Build a 3D CAD Model within Cupix Platform for Newbies - 5 pm EST Thursday, 20 December 2018.Special Offer for WGAN Standard and Premium MembersFREE! First six months of Cupix Small Plan + Studio Add On Pack (Publish to Google Street View), if you are a We Get Around Network Standard or Premium Member.To receive this WGAN Standard and Premium Membership benefit, please see the We Get Around Cupix Small Plan + Studio Add On Pack Offer Order Form in the Welcome Onboard Letter.Not Yet a WGAN Standard Member? www.JoinStandard.com | Compare WGAN Membership Plans | Member BenefitsHappy holidays,Dan---Cupix Related Links✓ Cupix website✓ Cupix Account Sign Up✓ Cupix YouTube Channel✓ WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Cupix | GSV | AEC

Demos: Zillow 3D Home example; How to Shoot 3D Home with Ricoh Theta V; post production
 
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Hi All,After testing in a few markets, Zillow 3D Home (app) will likely begin rollout across America in 2019."3D Home is a free mobile app that allows homeowners and real estate professionals to capture 3D tours of homes with their iPhones. These 3D Homes are published to a listing’s home details page on Zillow, letting potential buyers virtually walk through the home’s layout and giving agents and sellers a powerful tool to market their listings online," according to the Zillow 3D Home FAQs.Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EDT | GMT -5) on Thursday, 15 November 2018 - Zillow 3D Home Tour for Newbies II with Steve Lake with the Zillow Photography Program and Mitch Dawson from the Product Team.And, Join the Virtual Studio Audience to ask Steve questions.By the end of the show, you will know everything you need to know to get started with Zillow 3D Home tours, including:✓ How to make money marketing this add-on Zillow and Trulia service to agents and brokers ✓ How to to create a Zillow 3D Home tour using the Zillow 3D Home iOS app using an iPhone or with a Ricoh Theta V✓ How to edit your Zillow 3D Home tour; publish it to a listing to help an agent attract buyers✓ How to embed the Zillow 3D Home tour on your website and/or agent's website✓ How the Zillow 3D Home fits into the existing 3D tour landscape✓ How to use the Zillow 3D Home Dashboard to edit and publish your tour (including linking between 360ºs)✓ How Zillow Cloud processing works✓ Suggested gear/accessories (Tripod, Rotating Head and iPhone mount) (free hosting / free storage)✓ Why Zillow "Boosts in the rankings" Zillow 3D Home enabled listings✓ How Zillow will help your real estate agents win new clients (and how that works)✓ How home buyers can search for listings that include 3D Home Tours✓ While agents could DIY Home 3D Tours, why Zillow is reaching out to photographers✓ How long does it take to capture a 3,000 SQ FT home✓ How to become a Zillow Certified Photographer✓ How to create a photographer profile on Zillow✓ Best practices for shooting 360ºs (including some "do not's"✓ Check list before shooting✓ Tips for capturing 360º in different size rooms✓ How to connect 360ºs into a tour✓ How you will know that your Zillow 3D Home Tour is ready to review✓ How to edit label names✓ How to change the directional arrows✓ How to make the Zillow 3D Tour live on Zillow✓ How to add a collaborator for post production✓ The difference between a Zillow Certified Pro and Zillow Select ProHere are related WGAN Forum discussions:✓ What's the best tool for Zillow 3D?✓ WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Zillow, Zillow 3D HomeBest,DanP.S. Zillow 3D Home Links✓ Zillow 3D Home✓ Zillow 3D Home Instructional Guide✓ Zillow 3D Home FAQs✓ Zillow 3D Home Guidelines

San Francisco-based Hopscotch Interactive Founder Emily Olman reporting from CES 2018
 
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Hi All,Humaneyes showed off its VUZE Camera ($799) at the 2017 Google Street View Summit in May 2018 in Tokyo.At CES 2018, they introduced the VUZE+ ... $1,200 / Available NowTom's Guide (9 Januar 2018) – Humaneyes Vuze+ Is a 3D 360º Camera for 'Prosumers'Best,Dan