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-- Are you a real estate photographer thinking about adding Matterport?-- Are you in a completely unrelated career and thinking about making the leap?-- How did an Independent Financial Advisor transition to offering Matterport and related services?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 7 November 2024, my guest is Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown:WGAN-TV-Daniel Brown with Meidansha: My Journey as a Matterport Service ProviderDaniel will tell us about his Matterport Service Provider journey, plus I will ask Daniel what would he do differently with if adding Matterport today.Some of the questions that I will ask Daniel:1. Tell us about Meidansha today: Services Offered | Categories of Clients |2. When/Why did you buy: Matterport Pro2 Camera, Leica BLK360 G1, Insta360 (R One, x3, x4), Ricoh Theta Z13. Other related camera gear? Drone?4. Deeper dive into Matterport and related services5. About the journey as a MSP: how did you learn about Matterport? When? How did you get started?6. If you were starting today with Matterport, what would you do differently?7. Matterport related tips for developing business (new business and client retention)8. Talk us through some of your tours:Example Tours by Meidansha Inc. President Daniel BrownKobe Convention Center (400,000 SQ FT) | Tour byhttps://virtualtour.productions/kobe_convention_center/kkc2024/index.htmKobe Convention Center is a complex of 4 Large Buildings (Here is one of the buildings.)https://3d.walkthroughs.online/show/?m=HDSJBxoVgvuKobe International Exhibition Hall 2 | Includes Scans from a Leica BLK360 G1https://3d.walkthroughs.online/show/?m=V1Tz56PTinoDaniel John Brown✓ Meidansha Inc. President✓ LinkedIn: Daniel John Brown✓ Daniel Brown on Flickr

www.GOiGUIDE.com | www.WGAN.INFO/iGUIDEonWGAN
-- How does the new iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System compare to the PLANIX Pro and PLANIX Core?-- In addition to residential real estate, what are other use-cases?-- What to see a demo of the iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, my guests will be:1. Planitar Inc. (iGUIDE) Product Marketing Manager Chris White and2. Planitar Inc. (iGUIDE ) Manager, Product Management Marcus DoranWGAN-TV | New! iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System for Residential Real Estate Photographers, Design & Build and Insurance Adjusters (and More)Topics Include-- A quick overview of iGUIDE [Previous WGAN-TV Podcast shows featuring iGUIDE]-- Demo of the iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System paired with an iPhone or Android (phone or tablet)-- Demo of an iGUIDE shot iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System (and iGUIDE Report)-- Discussion about what went into the camera from a design and build perspective.-- How the design of the camera translates to benefiting the user experience.-- Deeper dive into the tech specs (than the marketing video above)-- How does the R1 compare to previous versions of the PLANIX camera system?-- How does the PLANIX R1 Camera compare to other capture solutions in the market?-- Initial user feedback?-- Deeper dive into uses cases (in addition to residential real estate), including:-- 1. Residential Real Estate-- 2. Architecture & Remodeling-- 3. Commercial Design/Build-- 4. Insurance Claims Documentation and Restoration-- 5. Facilities Management-- Discussion of 2D LiDAR Accuracy + Ricoh THETA X camera + iGUIDE Drafting Team-- Discussion of SLAM technology and Data files available: CAD, ESX, Xactimate-- Discussion of ANSI-Z765-2021 2D floor plans (What is this standard and why does it matter?)You can order the iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System directly from iGUIDE (www.GOiGUIDE.com). Order by Wednesday, 13 November 2024 and receive an extra external battery (6 hour charge). First 100 iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System purchases receive $100 off.

-- How can you use the SIMLAB STAGES timeline feature with Matterport?-- How can you use SIMLAB STAGES side-by-side split-screen view to compare BIM to Matterport?-- How can you use SIMLAB STAGES for collaboration and communication with construction stakeholders?-- How does Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES help reduce rework to save time and money?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (special time: 11 am ET and 5 pm in Poland) on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, my guests will be:1. SIMLAB Founder and CEO Marek Koźlak, PhD Eng.2. STAGES Product Owner Robert CzarlewskiTopicWGAN-TV-Intro to Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES: Construction Progress DocumentationHighlightsWe will assume that you are already a pro with Matterport and that you have watched previous WGAN-TV Live at 5 shows about SIMLAB STAGES (www.WGAN.info/SIMLABonWGAN).Marek and Robert will show us examples of Matterport digital twin powered by SIMLAB STAGES, including these features:1. View: As-Built, BIM, Matterport and 2D Blueprints2. Timeline for Collaboration and Documentation3. Compare View in Split-Screen Model4. Communication for all StakeholdersAdditionally, Marek and Robert will discuss Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES for construction progress monitoring for every phase of a building's life cycle and how the Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES can help you with:1. Time and Cost Efficiency2. Enhanced Decision Making and Communications3. Risk Management and Quality Control4. Business Development and Client Relations5. Historical Documentation and SafetyThis WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for:1. Matterport Service Providers2. Construction Teams3. Engineers4. Facility Managers5. Property Owners6. Architects and Interior Designers7. Insurance Companies8. Banks (related to construction loans and releasing funds)

-- What are the Matterport Defurnish Tool and Matterport Merge Models Tool?-- Is AI Property Description another potential add on for Matterport Service Providers?-- What are the first impressions of a MSP about the Matterport 2024 Fall Release?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Thursday, October 24, 2024, our subject matter expert is:✓ Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) Founder and CEO Tom SparksOur topic is:✓ WGAN-TV | Matterport 2024 Fall Release: Defurnish; Merge Models; Field Tagging; AI Property DescriptionsTom will show and tell us about the Matterport 2024 Fall Release, including:Matterport Public (Coming Soon)1. Matterport Property Intelligence: AI Property Descriptions Tool - Property Descriptions feature is rolling out by the end of October 2024.2. Property Intelligence: Measurements 2.0 Tool - is generally availableMatterport Public Betas1. Matterport Defurnish Tool - Currently in public beta, to join the Defurnish beta, sign in to your Matterport Workshop account and navigate to the features tab. Toggle on the beta you wish to enable. (If you don’t have access to enable the beta, contact your administrator for access to enable your account.)2. Matterport Import and Export Tags (and Move Tags to Different Model)Matterport Private Betas1. Matterport Merge Tool Currently in a private beta. To show your interest in the private beta, log in to your Matterport Workshop account and go to Settings > Features, go to the Beta Features box, and click Enroll to let Matterport know you’re interested.2. Matterport Field Tags Tool - Currently in a private beta. To show your interest in the private beta, log in to your Matterport Workshop account and go to Settings > Features, go to the Beta Features box, and click Enroll to let Matterport know you’re interested.

www.3DtoVideo.com
-- Are you wondering how to turn a Matterport tour into a silky-smooth video?-- Would you like to easily add a Google Earth Flyover at the beginning of your video?-- Do you want to offer video as an add-on (without shooting video)?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, our subject matter expert is:✓ Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) Founder and CEO Tom SparksOur topic is:✓ WGAN-TV | How to Create a Video from a Matterport Tour with 3DtoVideo.com and Offer as an Easy Add OnTom will show us some examples of 3DtoVideo.com created videos from his Matterport tours (and the various ordering options.Tom will also discuss how to offer videos from Matterport virtual tours as an Add On.3DtoVideo.com creates walkthrough videos from Matterport virtual tours in full HD, 1080p with 60 frames per second in MP4 format.1. The $27 Basic walkthrough videos are created from the Matterport Highlight Reel (all industries).2. The $57 Premium walkthrough videos are created without the need of the Matterport Highlight Reel (exclusively for real estate).3. Walkthrough video from any size Matterport virtual tour.3DtoVideo.com Features1. Licensed Music: (your choice of 60+ options)2. Add: 1 drone video; 1 exterior photo; or Google Earth Flyover video3. Add: a headline (for design options)4. Add: logo (option to animate your logo)5. Fast: one day turnaround Monday through Thursday (closed on weekends)6. Free: 1st Basic Video Conversion ($27 value)Special Offer for WGAN Standard MembersWe Get Around Network Standard Members receive two (2) free Premium videos from one (1) Matterport tour by 3DtoVideo.com ...✓ Branded: One (1) video is with your branding (logo)✓ Non-Branded: One (1) video has no branding (for use with MLS)For clarification, this is the 3DtoVideo.com Premium Matterport-to-Video option at no charge for WGAN Standard Members.✓ 3DtoVideo.com Website✓ 3DtoVideo.com PricingHow to Redeem This Special Offer for WGAN Standard MembersWGAN Standard Members: complete this WGAN Form to Receive This Offer (Private Message me @DanSmigrod for the Password)Not yet a WGAN Standard Member? WGAN Membership Plans | Join as WGAN Standard MemberQuestions? DanSmigrod@WeGetAroundNetwork.comBest,Dan

-- Are you a Matterport Service Provider with Facility Management and IoT clients?-- Would you like to learn how SIMLAB SIM-ON powered by Matterport adds huge value to your clients?-- Would you like to offer SIMLAB SIM-ON to these clients (and prospects)?-- Would you like to receive a deep-dive onboarding demo first?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (special time: 11 am ET and 5 pm in Poland) on Wednesday, 2 October 2024 my guest will be SIMLAB SIM-ON Product Owner/Project Manager Michał Szopa.TopicWGAN-TV | How to Get Started with SIMLAB SIM-ON: a Deep-Dive Onboarding Training DemoHighlightsWe will assume that you are already a pro with Matterport and that you have watched previous WGAN-TV Live at 5 shows about SIMLAB SIM-ON (www.WGAN.info/SIMLABonWGAN).Michał will show us examples of Matterport digital twin powered by SIMLAB SIM-ON and then show us the backend of how these SIMLAB SIM-ON features are added to a Matterport digital twin.Michał will also demo adding Facility Management and IoT features such as:✓ Enhancing IoT Control✓ IoT Control of Hardware✓ Data/Asset Management

Lyrics: Do The Matterport Dance! (Download: PDF)
Credits for Do the Matterport Dance! Song: Performed, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered: J-Savy (Spotify | Fiverr | Instagram) | Producers: Nikita Petrov p/k/a Wendigo and We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod | Instrumental Music License: Wendigo | Lyrics: ChatGPT-4o | Co-Lyrics Writers: J-Savy and Dan Smigrod | AI Prompt Engineers: We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod and ID360 Media General Manager Keith Foster | Executive Producer: We Get Around Network Founder Dan Smigrod | Inspiration: Do the Matterport Dance! Video via Mitch Byrom YouTube Channel; Restoration Operating Software and Big Red 1 Restoration | Special Thanks: Matterport for making the Matterport Pro2 Camera and Matterport Pro3 Camera | Performance and Lyrics: © 2024 We Get Around Network (a division of TERRIFIC! Inc.)Matterport is not affiliated with this song. Matterport is a registered trademark of Matterport Inc. All rights reserved by Matterport Inc.
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Sing-a-Long: Do the Matterport Dance![Sing-a-Long Video] | [Audio Only: 1x Play] | [Audio Only: Extended Play]Yeah!Whatcha know about The Matterport Dance!?Whatcha know about The Matterport Dance!?Walk up in the scene, Pro Camera in my hand,Gonna scan the space, Yeah, I got it all planned,Set the camera down, hit start on the Matterport app,Now it's time to move, gotta check the map.Gotta stay smooth, yeah, gotta keep it cool,Dodgin’ them reflections, that's the number one rule.Window on the left, picture frame on the right,I’m in the shot, but poof! Yeah! I vanish outta sight!Now slide to the left, then slide to the right,Keep it real slick, keep it outta light,The Matterport Dance! It’s all in the flow,Disappear like a ghost, now let's go!Do The Matterport Dance! Yeah, move out the frame,Dodge that glass, yeah, it's all part of the game. Yeah.Twist. Spin. Slide. Keep your foot in the groove,Watch me get skinny, as I make my next move!Do The Matterport Dance! Yeah, work it out fast,Vanish in reflections, now I’m gone in a flash!Step to the left, then step to the right,Now we’re moving so clean,It’s The Matterport Dance!(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)It’s The Matterport Dance!(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)They call it "Skinny" when I try to hide,But I get caughta in my own awkward stride.Window on my tail, mirror in the front,I dip. Duck, but I still hit a stunt.Hit the floor. Shuffle back. Blend into the wall.Matterport's snappin’, but I ain’t in the hall.It’s all about timing, gotta move with grace,Gotta stay smooth or I’ll be in the space!Now slide to the left, then slide to the right, yeah.Keep it real slick, yeah, keep it outta the light,The Matterport Dance! Yeah, it’s all in the flow,Disappear like a ghost, now let's go!The Matterport Dance! Yeah, move out the frame,Dodge that glass, yeah. It's all part of the game. Yeah!Twist. Spin. Slide. Keep your foot in the groove,Watch me get skinny, as I make my next move!Do The Matterport Dance! Yeah, work it out fast,Vanish in reflections, now I’m gone in a flash!Step to the left, then step to the right,Now we’re moving so clean,It’s The Matterport Dance!(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)It’s The Matterport Dance!(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)(Do you know what I mean?)When I need the tips, tell me where do I go?WGANForum.com, they run the show.Scan like a Pro, yeah, I’m all in the zone,Get the latest tricks, so I’m never scannin’ alone.We Get Around, Yeah! They got insight,From cameras to software, Yeah, they keepin’ it tight.It’s the place to be if you’re all in the game,WGANForum.com, remember the name!Mirror mirror on the wall,You can't catch me. Yo! I’m way too small.We do The Matterport Dance!And we slide out of view.We mastered the steps, hommie. That's how we do!Now do The Matterport Dance! Yeah! Y'all know the drill.Hide from the lens with those ninja-like skills.Slide! Twist. Vanish like a Pro,In the scan, but invisible, watch me go! Watch me go!Do The Matterport Dance!! Yeah, work it out fast,Vanish in reflections, now I’m gone in a flash!Step to the left, and step to the right,Now we’re moving so clean,It’s The Matterport Dance! It's a whole new scene!Now slide to the left, then slide to the right,Keep it real slick, we keep it outta light,The Matterport Dance! If you’re ready, let’s go.It’s The Matterport Dance! Y'all. Act like you know.You know. You know. Know. Know.

www.SIMLABinc.com | www.SIM-STAGES.com 
-- Are you thinking about adding STAGES by SIMLAB to your Matterport digital twins?-- Do you have a client in the AEC space that uses Matterport that wants to add STAGES?-- Would you like a deep-dive onboarding demo of Matterport + STAGES by SIMLAB?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (special time: 11 am ET and 5 pm in Poland) on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 my guest will be SIMLAB STAGES Product Owner Robert Czarlewski.TopicWGAN-TV | How to Get Started with SIMLAB STAGES: a Deep-Dive Onboarding Training DemoHighlightsWe will assume that you are already a pro with Matterport and that you have watched previous WGAN-TV Live at 5 shows about SIMLAB STAGES (www.WGAN.info/SIMLABonWGAN).Robert will show us examples of Matterport digital twin powered by SIMLAB STAGES and then show us the backend of how these SIMLAB STAGES features are added to a Matterport digital twin.Robert will show us 7 Basic Features of SIMLAB STAGES:✓ Feature 1: Creating an Organization"The first step when using Stages is to create an organization. The organization serves as your workspace, where all your projects are stored, and licenses are tied to the organization. Therefore, it’s a crucial part of the environment setup."✓ Feature 2: Creating a Project"After setting up the organization, the next step is creating a project. Each project can include various components, such as scans, notes, and other materials. I’ll show you how to create a new project step by step."✓ Feature 3: Adding Components (Matterport Scans) to a Project"Once the project is created, the next step is adding components, such as scans. This is a fundamental part of building a project in Stages, so it’s essential to know how to do it correctly."✓ Feature 4: Matterport Scan Synchronization"Scan synchronization is a critical process. In this step, it’s important to define the synchronization points in locations that are as far apart as possible and, if possible, at different heights. The first scan should be manually marked as synchronized, creating what we call a 'reference scan.' You can verify the synchronization quality using the split screen tool, and if necessary, remove and repeat the synchronization."✓ Feature 5: Adding Notes"You can add notes to each project, which allows for better documentation and team collaboration. Now, I’ll show you how to do that."✓ Feature 6: Attaching Materials to Notes"You can enhance your notes by attaching additional materials, such as images or files. This is a very useful feature that provides more information in your notes."✓ Feature 7: Sharing Projects"Lastly, we’ll cover how to share projects. You can invite other users to collaborate, assign them roles, and manage access. I’ll show you how to send invitations and manage roles within the project."Robert will also show additional features and tips and tricks:✓ Feature 8: Generating Reports"In Stages, you can generate detailed reports from each project. It’s a quick and easy way to present the results of your work."✓ Feature 9: Generating Public Links"If you need to share a project with external stakeholders, you can generate a public link. This is especially useful when you need to quickly share your project."✓ Feature 10: System Preferences"Lastly, I’ll show you how to customize the system preferences. You can change the appearance of the timeline, switch between light and dark themes, adjust the units of measurement, and modify the date format."

Hi, I'm the digital twin of Dan Smigrod, the Founder of the We Get Around Network Forum. I have the privilege of delivering a message that's close to Dan's heart on a very special occasion.It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since the first post was made in the We Get Around Network Forum. On August 19, 2014, we began this journey with a simple idea: to create a space where we could all share knowledge, help each other grow, and shape the future of real estate together.Today, with 101,000 posts among 18,000 topics, it's clear that the WGAN community has not only fulfilled that vision but has surpassed every expectation.To our 15,000 members and guests who visit the WGAN Forum each month: You are the heart of this community. Your contributions, your willingness to help one another, and your shared passion have built the world's largest knowledge base of its kind.It's your giving and getting of help that have made the WGAN Forum the best PropTech community for Matterport and related digital twin creators and providers.To our marketing partners: Your support has been instrumental in allowing this platform to remain free for nearly everyone. By embracing our community, you've enabled us to continue growing, innovating, and making a real impact. We're incredibly grateful for your ongoing partnership.As we look to the future, I want to acknowledge the role of AI in our continued evolution. We see the potential of AI to transform how we create, share, and experience digital twins. The WGAN community will continue to explore and push the boundaries of what's possible.In closing, I want to say this: you matter. These two words have guided our community from the very beginning, and they will continue to do so as we move forward.And, while it is our 10th birthday, We Get Around Network Forum Members get the gifts.To receive an all access pass to the WGAN-TV Training Academy for 12 months, go to: www.WGAN.info/birthday by December 31, 2024.Use coupon code: birthday. No credit card necessary. Not yet a WGAN Forum member? Go to: www.JoinWGAN.com It's free to join. And, you will receive 50+ free membership benefits simply for joining.Thank you! Merci. Gracias. ありがとう. Дякую. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Here's to the next 10 years of community, innovation and collaboration.

www.WGAN.INFO/VSAi
-- Why offer real estate agents an Add On bundle of a virtual staging by AI?-- How do you roll-out virtual staging powered by AI to your real estate agent clients?-- Can you really get virtual staging done within 30 seconds versus 1-2 days of bespoke virtual staging?-- What are some pricing strategies to charge for virtually staged images by AI?On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, August 15, 2024, my guest is:✓ Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) Founder and CEO Tom Sparks (b]@ScanYourSpace[/b])TopicWGAN-TV | A Real Estate Photographer's Perspective on Why and How to Offer Virtual Staging Powered by AII will ask Tom to show us how he creates virtual staging powered by AI of residential real estate and to tell us how and why real estate photographers should offer virtual staging powered by AI:✓ Why offer real estate agents an Add On bundle of a virtual staging by AI?✓ How do you roll-out virtual staging powered by AI to your real estate agent clients?✓ Can you really get virtual staging done within 30 seconds versus 1-2 days of bespoke virtual staging?✓ What are some pricing strategies to charge for virtually staged images by AI?✓ In addition to bespoke virtual staging✓ For empty listings✓ For badly furnished listings✓ To declutter rooms✓ Why should a photographer offer virtual staging?✓ Why a photographer that is presently outsourcing virtual staging should try Virtual Staging AI?✓ What are the benefits of virtual staging from a real estate agent's perspective?✓ What are suggested pricing strategies for real estate photographers to charge real estate agents?✓ Why should virtual staging be included in a real estate photographer's bundles?✓ Should virtual staging - and virtual decluttering - be offered as an Add On (or no charge)?✓ How does virtual staging differentiate a real estate photographer?✓ What does "Decluttering Included" mean?✓ What does "Unlimited Revisions" mean?✓ How to get the best virtual staging results with Virtual Staging AI?Special Offer for We Get Around Network Standard Members✓ Receive the free use of Virtual Staging AI (VSI) Standard Plan for 12 months✓ WGAN Standard Member? Receive VSI Benefit (To receive the password, please Private Message @DanSmigrod)✓ Virtual Staging AI Standard Plan includes:✓ 20 photos per month✓ Unlimited renders✓ All room types and styles✓ Decluttering included✓ No watermark✓ Less than 30 second turnaround✓ Image storage forever

www.HamptonTour.com | www.WGAN.info/HamptonTourVideo
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-- How Was this 3D Tour Created? www.HamptonTour.com-- How did this multimedia digital twin project come about?-- How is the tour client being used by the client: Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau?Stay-tuned...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 8 August 2024, my guests are:1. Home3D.us 3D/360º Virtual Tour Creation and Consultant Kevin Dole (@Home3D);2. Home3D.us 3D/360º Virtual Tour and Aerial Content Creator Eric Dole; and3. Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau Director Mary FugereAfter a demo of this multimedia 3D digital twin Tour (www.HamptonTour.com), here sre some of the questions that I anticipate asking these questions.QuestionsFor Mary ...✓ How is the Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau using www.HamptonTour.com?✓ How else is the Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau using www.HamptonTour.com?✓ What was the primary use case(s) that inspired you to seek-out a tour like this?✓ How will Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau measure results of www.HamptonTour.com?✓ How did this multimedia digital twin project come about?✓ What was the RFP process for Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau to source a vendor for this project?✓ Can you explain the competitive bid process for this project?✓ How close was Home3D.us delivering your vision with www.HamptonTour.com?For Kevin ...✓ How did you learn about the Request For Proposal (RFP)?✓ What was the process for responding to the RFP?✓ With so many variables, what was your budgeting process?✓ Were there change orders involved in the creation of this tour?✓ What challenges did the team run into and how were they solved?✓ What was the timeline for the creation of this project?For Kevin and Eric ...✓ What tools were used to create this tour?-- Including a discussion of .glb and .gltf-- Can you speak to aerial, photogrammetry and Metashape?-- Can you speak to 3DVista's feature for creating "sequences" and how this was used in the tour?-- How/where is this tour hosted (and why)?✓ Who created what in this tour?Eric ...✓ How were the fly-through videos created?✓ How was the 3D map created?For Kevin ...✓ Kevin, you did a post in the We Get Around Network Forum titled: Matterport, 3DVista and a hammerPlease explain what you meant by hammer saying: "To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail."✓ Your thoughts about Matterport versus 3DVista or Matterport plus 3DVista?✓ How can a Matterport Service Provider collaborate with Home3D.us on projects like this in their market?✓ What else should we talk about: www.HamptonTour.com---Questions from WGAN Forum Member @JamesG✓ Did you keep track of how many hours was spent creating this project and where those hours were spent? (ie. 3D scanning, shooting aerial photos/video, photo editing, meeting/planning with Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau, etc.)✓ How does this tour do on VR platforms? What are your general thoughts on the future of virtual tours in regards to VR?✓ Any tips, advice, or strategies you would care to share regarding the selling/marketing of these types of virtual tours?Question from @Ron0987✓ How did they balance content sized 3D models and video so as not to have any issues on 3DVista band width. What size 3D model and setting in 3DVista to achieve this good resolution on the final product and any tips they can pass on. Would they be willing to share final file size of the completed model?

-- How do you publish to Google Street View from a multi-floor Matterport virtual tour?-- What are Google Street View "blue lines" and how can they be updated?-- How can you improve the "walk around" experience of a Google Street View tour?On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (1 pm ET / 5 am Brisbane, Australia) on Thursday, July 18, 2024, by guest is: Wingman Media Brisbane Owner Michael Lysov (@WingMan)[Note: Special time for this episode: 1 pm Eastern Time (ET)]TopicWGAN-TV | How to Publish to Google Street View from Matterport; Plus, 10 GSV FAQ Pro Tips for Common Problems (Solved)Here some of the questions that I will ask Mike to help get to at least 10 Google Street View Pro Tips for Matterport Service Providers that use the Matterport Add On for Google Street View:Questions | Demo1. How do I publish a Matterport tour to Google Street View?2. How do I publish a Matterport tour with multiple floors to Google Street View?3. How do I only publish some scans in my Matterport tour to Google Street View?4. How do you un-publish a Google Street View tour using Matterport Workshop GSV Add On?5. When you publish to Google Street View from Matterport, how are stairs handled?6 How do I switch to publishing the same tour via the Client's Google Street View account?7. What are chevrons on Google Street View?8. How do you designate floors on Google Street View? What are: GL, L1, L2, L3?9. Is there a difference between Google Maps and Google Street View regarding virtual tours?Questions | No Demo10. I see 360s from my Matterport tour on Google Street View, but the [b]360s are not linked. Now what?11. I published my Matterport tour to GSV successfully, but it does not show up on "blue lines" Now what?12. I published my Matterport tour to Google Street View, but it only shows up as Private. Now what?13. How can I update the old Google Street View "blue lines" in front of my client's business?14. What is a Google Business Listing and how do I help my clients get it?15. What's the difference between a Google business Profile and a Google Profile (without ID)?16. Can I publish Matterport 360 Views to Google Street View or just Matterport 3D Scans?17. Does the Matterport blur tool work with Google Street View?18. My Google Street View tour has too many links?19. How do you add a customer logo in the nadir (bottom of tour)?20. When and why do you use Pano2VR?21. What's a Place ID?22. When and why does it matter if a GSV tour has a Place ID?23. How do you become a Google Street View Trusted Photographer via Matterport? (Schrodinger's Cat?)24. Advantages and disadvantages of using Matterport or Pano2VR to publish to Google Street View?Questions | Money and Pricing25. Does Google Street View charge for tours published to Google Street View?26. Does Matterport charge for publishing Matterport tours to Google Street View?27. As a photographer, do you charge for publishing to Google Street View?28. Should I charge for maintenance and support (recurring fee) when I publish client's tours to GSV?29. Anything else about Matterport publishing to Google Street View?30. Anything else about publishing to Google Street View in general?
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About Wingman Media Brisbane360 degree Property & Business Virtual Tours Service provider. 360 & business keywords & product photography.Matterport Service Partner with a Matterport Pro2, Matterport Pro3 cameras and a Leica BLK360 LiDAR scanner. Google Trusted Photographer for business tours for Google maps. Google My business listing audit. Licensed drone pilot. www.WingmanMedia.com.au

www.Urbanimmersive.com
-- Are you seeking an easy add-on of photo books and 1-sheets?-- How do you simplify your workflow providing clients with fliers and mailings from your images?-- What is a print media editor platform and how can it help you make money?On Thursday, July 11, 2024 on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET), my guests are:✓ Urbanimmersive Inc. Director of U.S. Operations and Imaging Services Craig Pittelli✓ Urbanimmersive Inc. Executive Vice-President François-Hugues LibergeOur TopicWGAN-TV | Easy Add Ons: Photo Books, Brochures, Flyers and Mailings via Urbanimmersive's UiPrint ServiceTopics Include1. What is Urbanimmersive's UiPrint Service?2. Show examples of finished printed pieces: photo book, brochures, flyers, mailers3. What is the Urbanimmersive UiPrint Media Editor?4. Show how to use the Urbanimmersive UiPrint Media Editor to create: photo book, brochure, flyer, mailer5. Backstory on the Urbanimmersive's HomeVisit (state-of-the-art printing facilities in Chantilly, VA)6. How to include Floor Plans7. How to include stock photos8. How print products are sold and priced9. How sales tax is handled10. How real estate photographers are paid for print products ordered by real estate agents11. How real estate agents can use the Urbanimmersive portal for UiPrint to order print products12. How to leverage print products to differentiate your photography business

-- What AR/VR/XR was announced at Augmented World Expo® (AWE) that you need to know about?-- What's the latest on Apple Vision Pro meets real estate photographers?-- Enjoy hearing what's cool in spatial computing?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Wednesday, 26 June 2024, my guest is:✓ Hopscotch Interactive CEO and Chief Media Officer Emily Olman talking about:WGAN-TV - 10 Takeaways for Real Estate Photographers from AWE USA 2024 and its Vision WorkshopSince Emily is a Matterport Service Provider, owns an Apple Vision Pro and is a Co-Chair of the AWE Vision Workshop at AWE USA 2024, she can provide a unique perspective for the WGAN Community.Emily has been a guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 many times, including:✓ WGAN-TV | Matterport + Apple Vision Pro: Imagining the Possibilities

✓ Save $100 on PMRE Standard Registration with Coupon Code: WGAN100✓ Save $50 on PMRE Livestream/On-Demand with Coupon Code: WGANSTREAM✓ PMRE Registration✓ Website: www.PMREconference.com✓ Email: info@pmreconference.com [Sponsorship, Group Sales]===
WGAN-TV | Why Attend Photography + Media for Real Estate Conference (PMRE) in Las Vegas (13-15 November 2024)✓ Are you ready to amp-up your real estate photography business?✓ What are best practices for running a real estate photography business?✓ Do you want to connect and learn from the best real estate media creators around the world?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, June 20, 2024, my guest will be Photography + Media for Real Estate Conference (PMRE) Owner and Organizer Brandon Cooper for this episode:WGAN-TV | Why Attend Photography + Media for Real Estate Conference (PMRE) in Las Vegas (13-15 November 2024Discussion Includes✓ PMRE Presenters✓ PMRE Agenda✓ PMRE Workshops✓ PMRE Sponsors✓ PMRE 2024 Networking Nightcap Party (Wednesday, November 13, 2024)✓ Venue: Palms Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada (KAOS Showroom)I have already registered (my second year attending), book my stay at the Palms Casino Resort and round-trip flights from Atlanta.I look forward to seeing you at PMRE 2024.
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About PMRE 2024=====================================Website: www.PMREconference.comEmail: info@pmreconference.com=====================================PMRE 2024, the 6th annual Photography and Media for Real Estate Conference, is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together hundreds of the most passionate and engaged real estate photography and media creators from around the world.Since 2019, this conference has become the go-to event for creative professionals in the real estate industry who want to learn from, and network with, other like-minded individuals. What started as just an idea for an event to network with other photographers has grown to become a marquee event which helps shape the direction of creativity in the real estate media space.Source: PMRE

-- Do you want to add a compass or interactive mini-map to your Matterport digital twin?-- Are you seeking a workflow for measuring a Matterport space to invoice clients based on SQ FT?-- How do you help a real estate agent get more leads from Matterport virtual tours?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 6 June 2024, my guest is Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group Founder and CEO Tom Sparks.Our TopicWGAN-TV | How to Use Matterport Property Report and Plug-ins: Compass, Mini-Map, Quick Link and Business CardTom will show the front-end (and how to use in Matterport Workshop):1. Matterport Property Report1A. An overview of Property Report (front-end and back-end demos)1B. Multiple Floors (room dimensions, exterior dimensions and area SQ FT)2C. (How to delete/add walls/fill-in missing walls)2. Matterport Compass Plugin-in (See video 2, Matterport digital twin example 1)2A. How to enable2B. How to Set North on the Compass2C. How to select the Compass style (analog, arrow, minimal)2D. How to select the location for the Compass3. Matterport Mini-Map Plug-in (See video 1 and Matterport digital twin example 1)3A. How to enable3B. How to set North3C. How to enable a background for the mini-map3D. How to display the mini-map in a circle or square3E. How to set the location of the mini-map3F. How to set the mini-map zoom4. Matterport Quick Link Plug-in (See video 4, Matterport digital twin example 2)4A. How to enable4B. Text to Display4C. Photo (or Graphic)4D. URL (when you click on the photo (or graphic) [Could point to a "Contact Us" form, for example]5. Matterport Business Card Plug-in (See video 3, Matterport digital twin example 25A. How to enable5B. agent name5C. agent email address5D. agent phone number5E. agent business name5F. agent photo5G. company logo5H. company website5I. social media linksThese features were announced in February and are available in Matterport Workshop (not available to Matterport Classic Plan users).In Matterport Workshop, while editing a space, see the plugins tab on the right hand side menu when editing a space according to the Matterport Blog post on (15 February 2024).

-- How can live data be added to Matterport digital twins for facilities management?-- How can IoT from various open standards be centralized and synchronized from various open standards?-- Why is a Matterport digital twin better than a traditional 2D dashboard of physical space for building automation control?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) Thursday, 16 May 2024, our topic is:SIM-ON by SIMLAB +NETxAutomation: A Next Level of Interoperability with Building Management System (BMS)Guests-- NETxAutomation Software GMBH Sales & Business Development Suvankar Das-- SIMLAB Product Owner/Project Manager (SIM-ON) Michał SzopaTopics✓ Enriching Matterport model with live data✓ New, intuitive Digital Twin interface with 2D dashboard option✓ Centralized synchronization of multiple vendors✓ Hardware interoperability for automation scenes: FIBARO, SmartThings, KNX IoTech, NETxAutomation✓ Integration with NETxAutomation Building Management System (BMS)✓ IoT connectivity via NETx Server✓ Building automation standards interoperability: KNX, OPC, BACnet, Modbus, SNMP✓ IoT multi-vendor connection possibilities for Matterport users by NETx Cloud Portal✓ Application of digital twin model with NETx in various types of buildings e.g commercial, hospitality, industrial etc.✓ Making life easy for the technical staff in buildings thanks to the hybrid visualisation model of digital twin and 2D graphics offered by Simlab and NETx✓ How to increase the acceptability of such solution among decision-makers – expos, demo centers, training etc.Backstory of SIMLAB and NETxAutomation PartnershipMerging SIMLAB software packages with NETxAutomation solutions brings the next-generation Building Management System (BMS). Leveraging NETx Cloud Portal interface, SIM-ON platform connects multi-protocol ecosystems with immersive Digital Twins.Using cutting-edge Matterport technology, SIM-ON transforms a traditional 2D dashboard into an interactive 3D model of physical space, creating a new experience of building automation control and facility management.NETxAutomation and SIMLAB have joined forces to integrate software packages and bring you the next-generation Building Management System (BMS).SIM-ON platform provides NETxAutomation system with innovative Matterport Digital Twin technology. NETx software gained spatial coverage based on a top-notch reality capture standard delivered by global leader Matterport.SIM-ON works on top of these realistic, navigable 360 spaces, transforming traditional 2D dashboards into interactive digital twins. Supporting all vendors integrated by NETx, creates a new experience of building automation control.Navigable, immersive 3D interface expands BMS essential function with alert notifications and facility management features, such as maintenance scheduling, communication tools, documentation storage, and more.All NETx system vendors controlled within one digital twin platform✓ Intuitive and user-friendly 3D interface✓ Secure and easy access to device data✓ Visual presentation of device activity and settings✓ Sensors alert notificationsAll Information Stored in One Data Container✓ Real mapping of devices in space✓ Collect all data about devices, equipment, and furnishing in one place✓ Adding photos, videos, and documents✓ Multiple categories for intuitive managementAll tasks and Issues Resolved With One Tool✓ Schedule and manage facility maintenance items✓ Real-time facility inspection in full 3D✓ Build your customized timeline activity graphs✓ Link to your favorite news and widgets✓ Report issues with task manager

-- How do you turn an iGUIDE 3D virtual tour into a lead magnet for real estate agents?-- How can you help real estate agents get iGUIDE 3D virtual tour real-time leads via SMS or email?-- How can you give an automatic response to the lead with more info about the real estate listing?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) Thursday, 9 May 2024 our topic is:WGAN-TV | How to Turn an iGUIDE 3D Virtual Tour into a Real-Time 24/7 Lead Capture Machine for Real Estate Agents via SMS or EmailMy guests are:-- Planitar Inc. (iGUIDE) Product Marketing Manager Chris White @Chris_iGuide-- Planitar Inc. (iGUIDE ) Senior Marketing Manager Charlene Hancock @Charlene_iGUIDEiGUIDE Lead Magnet is an interactive pop-up element that appears in the iGUIDE Viewer as potential buyers explore real estate listings. The feature allows buyers to request more details by providing their contact information in exchange for receiving access to additional visuals via an email or SMS from the listing agent. The agent now can engage with the qualified lead as they choose.Chris and Charlene will demo and discuss the free iGUIDE Lead Magnet feature, including:1. Demo: Homebuyer experience2. Features for Homebuyer3. Benefits for Homebuyer4. Demo: Real Estate Agent experience5. Features for Real Estate Agent6. Benefits for Real Estate Agent7. Demo: Real Estate Photographer experience (back-end)8. Features for Real Estate Photographer9. Benefits for Real Estate PhotographerAbout Planitar:Founded in 2013 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Planitar Inc. is the maker of iGUIDE, a proprietary camera and software platform for capturing and delivering immersive 3D virtual tours and extensive property data. iGUIDE is the most efficient system to map interior spaces and features accurate floor plans, measurements and reliable property square footage. By integrating floor plans and visual data, iGUIDE provides an intuitive and practical way to navigate and explore built environments digitally. For more, visit: goiguide.com
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iGUIDE Website: www.GoiGUIDE.com | Schedule a Video Chat with an iGUIDE SpecialistiGUIDE Lead Magnet: Landing PageiGUIDE Lead Magnet: Media ReleaseiGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit: Buy NowWGAN-TV Podcast shows: iGUIDEWGAN Forum posts tagged: iGUIDE

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Would you like to see a back-end demo of Metareal Stage V2.0, including:– how to create a before and after slider within the tour?– how to add drone 360 panoramas?– how to create a virtual tour of a space that has not yet been built?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 2 May 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan. (@gareth)WGAN-TV Part 2 | Deep-Dive Demo of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital TwinsGareth will show and tell us about the back-end of Metareal Stage V2.0.What questions should I ask Gareth during the show?Best,DanP.S. ....In Part 1 of WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024 ...[i]Are you seeking a 3D Digital Twin platform that:1. saves you thousands of dollars annually?2. requires up to three times less time on site?3. always includes floor plans?4. includes aerial (drone) 360 panorama support?5. can be shot with any 360 camera (or DSLR with a fish-eye lens)6. has Revit, CAD and BIM integrations for AEC7. enables easy before and after comparisons (Variants)?8. includes deep building insights documentation?9. makes sure your content is yours?10. includes an option for DIY 3D Digital Twin 360 panorama linking to save you $$$?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan.WGAN-TV Topic: Features and Benefits of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital TwinsGareth will show and tell the features and benefits of Metareal Stage 3D Digital Twin platform. Gareth will also include a demo of the front-end: what the user sees.

Are you seeking a 3D Digital Twin platform that:1. saves you thousands of dollars annually?2. requires up to three times less time on site?3. always includes floor plans?4. includes aerial (drone) 360 panorama support?5. can be shot with any 360 camera (or DSLR with a fish-eye lens)6. has Revit, CAD and BIM integrations for AEC7. enables easy before and after comparisons (Variants)?8. includes deep building insights documentation?9. your content is yours?10. includes an option for DIY 3D Digital Twin 360 panorama linking to save you $$$?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan.WGAN-TV Topic: Features and Benefits of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital TwinsGareth will show and tell the features and benefits of Metareal Stage 3D Digital Twin platform. Gareth will also include a demo of the front-end: what the user sees.

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-- How do you add live video and text chat within a Matterport digital twin?– What kind of real-time insights are possible from a Matterport virtual tour?Stay tuned!On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET on Thursday, 4 April 2024, our topic is:✓ WGAN-TV | How to Use Matterport + ZUANT3D for Live Video and Chat Function and Live ReceptionistMy guests are:1. ZUANT Chief Executive Officer Peter Gillet (@petergillett) (www.ZUANT3D.com | www.ZUANT.com)2. ZUANT Marketing Specialist Sam Wolford (@samwoolford) (www.ZUANT3D.com | www.ZUANT.com)Topics Include1. What is ZUANT3D Radar?2. What are ZUANT3D Live Video or Text Chat Sessions?3. What is a dual-hosted ZUANT3D Live Video Session?4. What is ZUANT3D Engagement Tracking (Dashboard)?5. How Zuant3D integrates with various CRM platforms?6. How does someone request a Live Video or Text Session within a Materport tour powered by ZUANT3D?7. Where are the chat conversations stored to follow up on? [Cloud]?8. How would other clients and industries benefit from having a ZUANT3D Live Receptionist in their tours?9. Can you explain the ZUANT3D Call Centre Network (20)?10. How does a ZUANT3D Live Video or Text Chat Session add value to a Matterport Scan?---Free ZUANT3D Offer✓ Up to 5 Experiences (Matterport tours powered by ZUANT3D)✓ Visitor Activity Tracking✓ Lead Generation✓ Email Notification---Here is an example of Sales Lead Generation Form in a Matterport Tour powered by ZUANT3D.com ...=> Example of Lead Generation Form in a Matterport Tour powered by ZUANT3D.com---Zuant Contact InfoWebsites: www.ZUANT.com and www.ZUANT3D.comLanding Page: www.ZUANT3D.comBook a Demo: Contact UsEmail: sales@zuant.com | info@zuant.comPhone: 866-616-4958WGAN Forum: @petergillett @samwoolford

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-- Is there an easier, faster and more affordable virtual staging solution?-- When you shoot empty homes would you like to wow your real estate agent clients?-- Would you like to see a demo of virtual staging in less than 10 seconds?Stay tuned ...On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, March 21, 2024, my guest will be Virtual Staging AI Co-Founder and CEO Michael Bonacina.Our show topic:✓ WGAN-TV | Intro to Virtual Staging of Real Estate Photos powered by Virtual Staging AI (VSI)Michael will show us how to:✓ virtually stage - in 10 seconds - using AI powered by Virtual Staging AI✓ virtually declutter a space - in 10 seconds - using AI powered by Virtual Staging AI✓ use different virtual staging furniture optionsAmong the questions that I will ask Michael about the "world's first virtual staging algorithm powered by artificial intelligence" are:✓ Why should a photographer offer virtual staging?✓ Why a photographer that is presently outsourcing virtual staging should try Virtual Staging AI?✓ What are the benefits of virtual staging from a real estate agent's perspective?✓ What are suggested pricing strategies for real estate photographers to charge real estate agents?✓ Why should virtual staging be included in a real estate photographer's bundles?✓ Should virtual staging - and virtual decluttering - be offered as an Add On (or no charge)?✓ How does virtual staging differentiate a real estate photographer?✓ What does "Decluttering Included" mean?✓ What does "Unlimited Revisions" mean?✓ How did Virtual Staging AI get started?✓ How many clients does Virtual Staging AI have?✓ How to get the best virtual staging results with Virtual Staging AI?✓ Talk about: "World's first virtual staging algorithm powered by artificial intelligence."✓ Talk about: "Developed at Harvard Innovation Labs."Special Offer for We Get Around Network Standard Members✓ Receive the free use of Virtual Staging AI (VSI) Standard Plan for 12 months✓ WGAN Standard Member? Receive VSI Benefit (To receive the password, please Private Message @DanSmigrod)✓ Virtual Staging AI Standard Plan includes:-- 25 photos per month-- Unlimited renders-- All room types and styles-- Decluttering included-- No watermark-- 10 seconds turnaround-- Image storage foreverAccording to the Virtual Staging AI Website✓ Increased Buyer Interest - Virtual staging has a positive impact on 83% of buyers.✓ Get Higher Offers - Homes with virtual staging sell on average for 25% more.✓ Sell Faster - Staging homes sell 73% faster than their non-staged counterparts.✓ Stand Out From the Competition - Convince more homeowners by using the latest technology

Special Offer for We Get Around Network Forum Readers (and WGAN-TV Live at 5 Viewers)-- Free REALSEE Galois 3D LiDAR Camera Kit when you pre-pay $5,499 for 200 3D Virtual Tours Hosted for 6 Months-- Offer includes: Download All 16K Panoramas from 200 Tours-- Additional Hosting as Low as $7.50 per 3D Virtual Tour for 3 MonthsThe REALSEE Galois 3D LiDAR Camera Kit Includes-- REALSEE Galois 3D LiDAR Camera-- Charging Kit (includes your country specific charging plug)-- Tripod-- Backpack-- Battery-- Quick Release ClampOffer valid now until midnight (EST) Tuesday, April 19, 2024 for We Get Around Network Forum readers. Offer includes 1,200 credits that may be used for hosting 200 tours for 6 months or 400 tours for 3 months (Each credit is good for 1 month REALSEE hosting.) Unused credits valid for up to 24 months. For details, please see: home.REALSEE.ai/activity/WGAN
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-- are you seeking a LiDAR Camera that pairs with a non-subscription 3D virtual tour hosting Platform?-- do you want to receive 2D floor plans for free (using a DIY tool)?-- do you want to be able to download 16K high-resolution panoramas?On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (at 5 pm UK / noon ET) on Thursday, 29 February 2024, our topic is:WGAN-TV | Intro to REALSEE Galois LiDAR Camera/Scanner and REALSEE 3D Digital Twin Hosting ServiceOur subject matter expert is Nick Powell, Owner of Nick Powell Photography based in Worthing, England, United Kingdom. (Nearly two hours South of London.)In addition to real estate photography, Nick offers bespoke 360º virtual tours and Google Street View.Nick has been taking the REALSEE Galois LiDAR Camera/Scanner for a spin and creating helpful videos for real estate photographers/3D digital creators to understand the REALSEE LiDAR camera and platform. [please see videos above]I will ask Nick for his insights regarding:1. REALSEE Galois 3D LiDAR Camera2. REALSEE PlatformREALSEE Features-- No Monthly Subscription (Top Up Anytime)-- Unlimited Free Floor Plans (via DIY Tool)-- Unlimited Free Interactive Floor Plans-- AI Camera Removal; Add 360 Video-- Download All 16K Panoramas from 200 Tours-- Free: Capture, Upload, Edit, Preview, Storage-- Ricoh Media Tags: Add Video to TV Sets-- Publish to Google Street View
 

WGAN-TV on Location at Geo Week 2024 | Pitch the Press EventMosaic Co-Founder Jeffrey Martin at Geo Week 2024 Shows Mobile Mapping CameraTranscript- How's it going? My name's Jeffrey Martin. I'm the Co-Founder and CEO of Mosaic.We are a mobile-mapping camera company.Our general thesis is that as computing improves and various algorithms improve, it becomes less and less important to use high-end LiDAR, which is extremely expensive, cumbersome, and hard to use. Companies such as Trimble, Hexagon, and others are stuck in an innovator's dilemma.And we are coming after you because we don't need these extremely expensive lasers anymore.You can achieve even better results in a fraction of the time of data collection using photogrammetry. And in many cases, you can get even more detailed 3D model using photogrammetry. So while we do use LiDAR as well, we take a camera-first point of view.So both with the devices that go on the cars as well as the device on my back, we have extremely high-resolution cameras with very high image quality with a very high level of synchronization and a very good calibration of the optical properties of the cameras that allow users to derive measurements and create 3D models, point clouds, and textured meshes with ease.

In this episode of WGAN-TV, recorded on location at Geo Week 2024 in Denver, WGAN-TV Managing Editor and Host Dan Smigrod talks with Cupix Vice President of Product Marketing Chuck Pfeffer. Chuck talks about the Cupix 3D technology platforms, CupixWorks and CupixVista, exploring their applications in construction management, project monitoring, and beyond.Key Points DiscussedCupixWorks: A cloud-based collaborative platform designed primarily for construction management. It enables users to capture, visualize, and track progress in 3D using off-the-shelf 360-degree cameras. This platform supports frequent data capture, integrates various data types (including laser scans and drone data), and facilitates clash detection and issue management through BIM coordination.CupixVista: A forthcoming pay-per-scan solution that simplifies the process of converting 360-degree camera footage into 3D point clouds and textured meshes. This tool is geared towards DIY scanning for a variety of applications, from surveying to facility management, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional laser scanning methods.Technology and Cameras: Discussion on the use of advanced photogrammetry, SLAM algorithms, and AI to create detailed point clouds and textured meshes from 360 video. Cupix primarily utilizes cameras like the Ricoh THETA X and Insta360 models, emphasizing their affordability and accessibility for users.Market Applications: Insights into the "sweet spots" for Cupix's technology, including construction project management, facility renovations, and documentation for insurance purposes. The versatility of Cupix's platforms opens up opportunities for real estate photographers, service providers, and AEC professionals to enhance their workflows and decision-making processes.Future Directions: Chuck shares his vision for the future of data collection and analysis, emphasizing the ease and accuracy of Cupix's solutions. The conversation also touches on the potential expansion into crime scene documentation and insurance claim support, showcasing the wide-ranging applications of 3D technology.ConclusionChuck Pfeffer's insights offer a glimpse into the innovative world of 3D technology and its transformative impact on construction management, documentation, and a host of other industries. With Cupix's user-friendly platforms, professionals across various fields can harness the power of 3D data to streamline their operations, enhance accuracy, and drive decision-making.Thank You to Our GuestA special thank you to Chuck Pfeffer for joining us at Geo Week 2024 and sharing the exciting developments at Cupix. Stay tuned for more insights and innovations from the forefront of 3D technology.For more episodes and exclusive content, visit the We Get Around Network Forum and watch the WGAN-TV Podcast.
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(Show notes written by ChatGPT-4. Lightly edited by Dan Smigrod)