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If you are a Matterport Service Provider seeking opportunities with companies that do large property damage insurance claims documentation, watch [aired live: 5 pm EDT Thursday, 30 September 2021]:✓ WGAN-TV Podcast: 9 Benefits of Matterport for Property Damage Insurance ClaimsMy guest will be greater Chicago area Property Damage Consultants' Jonathan Sabath whom will discuss how Matterport helps insurance adjusters and insurance companies communicate in new, collaborative ways to accelerate insurance claims, including:1. Less Time2. More Detail3. 24/7 Access by stakeholders (Insurance Company, Building Owner, Adjuster, Legal/Litigation)4. Easier to communicate5. Easier to document6. Reduce claim disputes7. Increase speed of claim approvals (and payment)8. Remote measurements9. Easier collaborationIn addition to discussing these nine benefits of Matterport for property damage insurance claims, I will ask Jon about:1. his tools/workflow used in conjunction with Matterport digital twins2. how various stakeholders in insurance claim documentation use Matterport3. how Matterport Service Providers should reach out to various stakeholders to get businessBy understanding the benefits of Matterport for property damage insurance claims from a state certified public adjuster of 25+ years that uses Matterport for large insurance claims, MSPs will be better positioned to seek and secure Matterport scanning opportunities for insurance claim documentation.For additional backstory, please see this Matterport Blog post that inspired this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show:✓ Matterport Blog (16 August 2021) Learn how Sabath Property Damage Consultants gets policyholders back to their restored property fasterFollow-up questions for @JonSabath? Please post to the We Get Around Network Forum.Best,DanAbout Property Damage Consultants' Jonathan Sabath (Source: LinkedIn)Property damage appraisal for insurance purposes. We help the insured public after a property loss due to fire, water, hurricane, or any other covered peril resulting in a first-party property insurance claim. We are an advocate for the policyholder and specialize in the repair, or restoration of the damaged property as well.[Jonathan is a Property Damage Consultant, State Licensed Public Adjuster, Xactimate Certified and Bonded and Matterport Certified Building Estimator]WGAN Forum Related Discussions1. Transcript: WGAN-TV | MSPs: Matterport & Xactimate for Insurance Adjusting2. Transcript: Matterport Insurance Claims: Flood/Fire Remediation/Restoration3. Transcript for Matterport Webinar: TruePlan-to-Xactimate>Insurance/Restoration4. Transcript: Matterport Webinar for General Contractors/Insurance Adjusting5. Transcript: Matterport Webinar: Matterport TruePlan™ (Xactimate)6. New Integration Accelerates Matterport TruePlan to Xactimate Ordering7. WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Insurance | Fire | Flood | Restoration | Renovation | Xactimate | TruePlanJonathan Sabath Links✓ LinkedIn: Jonathan Sabath✓ Twitter: Jon Sabath

WGAN-TV Podcast | Intro to GIRAFFE360 for Residential Real Estate Agents and BrokersHi All,Residential Real Estate Agents and Brokers have another option for shooting, viewing and sharing virtual tours of listings, including photography and floor plans that is now offered in 26 countries, including the United States (as of September 2021).In this WGAN-TV Podcast recorded on Thursday, 23 September 2021, my guest,GIRAFFE360 Senior Account Executive Andrew Congleton (@AndrewCongleton), discusses:✓ Intro to GIRAFFE360 for Residential Real Estate Agents and BrokersTopics Includes1. Backstory about GIRAFFE360 | Founded in 2016 | $6.3 million in funding: including $4.5 million in November 2019 | 120 employees2. Show example of a GIRAFFE360 virtual tour, photography and floor plan (and interactive floor plan)3. Show the GIRAFFE360 LiDAR camera (and describe features and camera setup: camera, case and tripod)4. GIRAFFE360 two buttons on the front? (spoiler alert: Photos | Virtual Tour/Floor Plan) | 270 MP Virtual Tour5. How long does each virtual tour scan take? Why does the camera rotate twice?6. Show the GIRAFFE360 LiDAR camera scanning (indoors and outdoors)7. Show the GIRAFFE360 shooting HDR photos (100º, 110º or 120º FoV)8. How to charge the GIRAFFE360 camera? How long with the charge last?9. Describe GIRAFFE360 "fully automatic room scanning"10. Describe GIRAFFE360 "photography, floor plans and virtual tours are automatically uploaded"11. Show examples of GIRAFFE360 96 MP HDR high-resolution images (and how created)12. More info about GIRAFFE360 wide-angle HDR photography and professionally edited images (96 MP images)13. Discuss the GIRAFFE360 claim: "The highest quality in the world!"14. Discuss the GIRAFFE360 (color) 2D schematic floor plans with Room Labels and Dimensions15. Describe why real estate agents - estate agents - in Europe like GIRAFFE36016. GIRAFFE360 training includes?17. Describe GIRAFFE360 video chat within the tour feature.18. How are GIRAFFE360 camera upgrades handled?19. What's included in the two GIRAFFE360 Bundle options?20. How to get the GIRAFFE360 Bundle pricing options?Got a question for GIRAFFE360 Senior Account Executive @AndrewCongleton? Please post to this WGAN Forum discussion:
 
✓ WGAN-TV Intro to GIRAFFE360 for Residential Real Estate Agents and Brokers
Best,DanGIRAFFE360 Websites and Contact Info1. GIRAFFE360 Website2. GIRAFFE360 Facebook Page3. GIRAFFE360 YouTube Channel4. GIRAFFE360 Twitter5. GIRAFFE360 LinkedIn Page6. Andrew Congleton on LinkedIn7. andrew.congleton@giraffe360.com8. WGAN Forum Member: @AndrewCongleton

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How do you sell floor plans as an Add On to a Matterport tour?On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 9 September 2021, CAPTUR3D Founder and COO Steven Kounnas will discuss:✓ 7 Strategies to Sell Floor Plans as an Add On with CAPTUR3D1. Offer client branding on Floor Plans (brand colors, logo, text)2. Include a Site Plan in your Floor Plan offering3. Give a 2D Floor Plan for every 3D Floor Plan4. Refresh outdated or empty spaces with a 3D, virtually staged Floor5. Plan Provide multiple file formats & here’s why6. How to make the most of templates and fast turnaround times (including unlimited amendments)7. Creating value for your customersBonus: Pricing StrategiesAbout CAPTUR3DQuote:
Originally Posted by @AlexHitchcockCAPTUR3D is the all-in-one 3D Virtual Tour Software & Management Platform.CAPTUR3D is the most efficient way to enhance your Matterport Virtual Tours and streamline your workflow. Our powerful CMS offers everything you need from Floor Plans to Virtual Staging, so you can easily create eye-catching content for residential, commercial and cultural spaces.Elevate your Matterport content with our Virtual Tour add-ons:- Virtual Staging- Augmented Reality App- Custom Mattertags- Audio Integration- Virtual Tour OverlaysCAPTUR3D also provides a suite of additional services, so you can:- Order 2D & 3D Floor Plans, Photo Retouching & Virtual Tour Post Production- Get Free White-label Domains and Custom URLs- Automate Bookings and Payments- Generate Custom Single Property Websites- Schedule Detailed Analytic Reports- Create a Branded Client PortalAnd so much more! Sign up free today and see how CAPTUR3D can empower your business. If you haven't signed up already, you can do so via this special WGAN link to receive $90 worth of FREE credits: WGAN Affiliate Link for CAPTUR3D
As Steven shared, CAPTUR3D floor plan pricing is a flat $16 and includes:1. 2D Floor Plan2. 3D Floor Plan3. Site Plan4. Branded and Unbranded Floor Plans5. Virtual Staging of the 3D Floor Plan6. Multiple language support7. Multiple file formats (such as, JPEG, PNG, PDF, DWG, RVT)8. Various floor plan template (styles) choices (or create your own)9. No CAPTUR3D logo10. Turnaround that is typically overnight11. Choice of measurements (SQ FT, SQM) or without showing measurements and/or room labels12. Free changes13. Custom labels (such as Garage or Carport or Living Room or Sun Room or Bonus Room (anything)14. Custom size (match the image dimensions for your MLS to include with photos)15. No size limit ( as big as an Ikea store  ) and still just $16Plus, we discussed floor plan pricing strategies at length.Follow-up questions about CAPTUR3D Floor Plans?

After reading this blog post (reprinted in the WGAN Forum with the permission of the author) ...✓ How Photographers can Resist Zillow's Threat to Monopolize Real Estate... I invited the author, HomeJab Founder and Owner Joe Jesuele, to be my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 2 September 2021 to discuss this topic.Feel free to post in this WGAN Forum discussion on continue the lively discussion going on here.
Dan Smigrod
Founder and Managing Editor
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WGAN-TV Podcast: Intro to iGUIDE Radix for Insurance and Restoration Damage Estimating | iGUIDE versus MatterportHi All,✓ Does your company do fire/flood restoration that includes insurance claim damage estimating?✓ How can iGUIDE Radix be used with Xactimate?✓ What's the difference between iGUIDE Radix and Matterport TruePlan (Xactimate plans)?Planitar (iGuide) Marketing Manager Chris White (@Chris_iGuide) is my guest on WGAN-TV Podcast (recorded on Thursday, 26 August 2021) to give you an:✓ Intro to iGUIDE Radix for Insurance and Restoration Damage Estimating---Here are the three iGUIDE links Chris mentions during the show:1. iGUIDE website2. iGUIDE for Insurance and Restoration3. DXF file for download (example)Here are the two previous WGAN-TV Live at 5 shows that I reference:1. WGAN-TV: iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit: Intro, Demo and FAQs (Thursday, 18 March 2021)2. WGAN-TV: iGUIDE Stitch: Post Production Software Training (Thursday, 1 July 2021)Plus, this related WGAN-TV show:✓ WGAN-TV iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit versus Matterport Pro2 Camera---Here is the media release that iGUIDE distributed on Tuesday, 3 August 2021:--Media ReleasePlanitar Unveils New iGUIDE RadixiGUIDE Radix provides the technology for insurance and restoration professionals to capture comprehensive property data for use in estimating the cost of damages quickly and efficiently.iGUIDE Radix Digital Assets: iGUIDE RADIX Landing PageiGUIDE Radix 3D Tour ExampleKey Takeaways● Planitar Inc. announces the launch of iGUIDE Radix, their latest product, which is a 3D tour that was designed for measuring and documenting a space when estimating the cost of mitigation or a rebuild.● The new offering saves both time and money and you own the data that can be easily shared for remote viewing or estimating.● Through the new iGUIDE Radix, users will be able to speed up the claims process and document all aspects of property loss with one tour.Kitchener, ON, Aug 3, 2021 - Planitar Inc. the makers of the iGUIDE camera system and space mapping technology, today announced the launch of iGUIDE Radix. iGUIDE Radix allows users to capture comprehensive property data for use in estimating the cost of damages quickly and efficiently. The iGUIDE Radix will be available in Beta on August 10th, 2021.“The launch of iGUIDE Radix is an exciting one because this is where technology can reshape an industry! We have designed Radix specifically for insurance and restoration professionals to capture and share comprehensive property data for use in estimating the cost of damages in a very cost-effective way,” says Michael Vervena, VP of Sales & Marketing at Planitar. “Within minutes, you can document a property loss, upload the data from your phone, and share the images and measurements instantly with your estimator. This is faster and easier than sketching by hand or using other technologies, especially when it comes to the majority of losses that are just several rooms - you speed up the process, reduce travel time, and increase efficiency.”Capturing the state of a property for insurance claims and restoration purposes can be expensive and time-consuming. Numerous site visits may be required to gather comprehensive data such as detailed measurements and photographs. With iGUIDE Radix, users can save time by capturing data quickly and cut costs by eliminating the need for multiple site visits. iGUIDE Radix also provides accurate measurements and the ability to access, download and share the complete set of data, which includes 3D tour and all assets for archiving.Source: Planitar (iGUIDE)---WGAN Forum Related Discussions✓ All WGAN Forum discussions tagged: iGUIDE Radix | iGUIDE | iGUIDE PLANIX | iGUIDE Stitch✓ WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Insurance | Restoration | Fire | Flood✓ iGUIDE PLANIX is the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It Created✓ BIG NEWS!! New iGUIDE camera available in April.✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV | Introduction to iGuide: a Deep-Dive Demo & Discussion✓ Free WGAN Cheat Sheet: Which Virtual Tour Platform is Best (for Me)?✓ WGAN MarketPlace: iGUIDE

WGAN-TV Podcast | How to Custom Build a Case for Your Drone + DSLR Camera (and Related Gear)Hi All,✓ Do you need a hard case for your Drone and/or DSLR Camera (and Related Gear)?✓ Wondering how to create custom foam – instead of pick and pluck?✓ Wondering what the differences are in hard cases for your drone and DSLR Camera?Watch this WGAN-TV Podcast that first aired live: 5 pm EDT Thursday, 5 August 2021:✓ WGAN-TV Podcast: How to Custom Build a Case for Your Drone + DSLR Camera (and Related Gear)Guest:✓ My Case Builder President, Founder and Owner Steve HolandWGAN Special OfferReceive - free - 12 months of WGAN-TV Training U in Matterport when you use the WGAN affiliate link (https://WGAN.INFO/mycasebuilder) to buy any case for $150 or more directly from My Case Builder.The WGAN Special Offer includes any case for $150 or more purchased directly from My Case Builder between 1 July and 31 December 2022.Need a hard case for your Matterport Camera? Watch:✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV | Four Hard Cases for Matterport & How to Customize FoamBest,Dan

Links Discussed in the Free Course1. Learn about Listing3D Virtual Staging Club2. Join (free) Listing3D Virtual Staging Club3. Example of a white-label virtual staging website created for you by Listing3D---1. Are you considering Virtual Staging of Matterport digital twins as an Add On to offer your clients?2. Do you seek a company that's deeply immersed in all things Matterport to do the Virtual Staging for you?3. Are you seeking Virtual Staging of Matterport digital twins at a price point that you can still mark-up?On WGAN-TV Podcast aired live on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Instructor: New York-based Listing3D (@Listing3D) Relations Success Manager Amber Kaplan.Amber shows and tells:✓ How to Make Money Offering Virtual Staging, Remodeling and Decluttering of Matterport Digital Twins powered by Listing3DTopics discussed in this WGAN-TV PodcastJoin the Club! | Partner with Listing3D to Offer Virtual Staging of Matterport Tours✓ Starting with an unfurnished Matterport digital twin [Matterport "After" Example by Listing3D]✓ Decluttering a Matterport digital twin [Matterport "After" Example by Listing3D]✓ Remodeling a Matterport digital twin [Matterport "After" Example by Listing3D]✓ New Real Estate Developments (from floor plans)✓ Construction (visualization)✓ Residential and Commercial Real EstateJoin the Club! | 3DVirtualStaging.ClubWith the Listing3D Virtual Staging Club, creating and advertising virtually staged Matterport tours are easy! Streamline your business by offering Matterport virtual staging as an Add-On service and let the Listing3D expert design team take care of the rest.Listing3D + MatterportListing3D has teamed up with Matterport to revolutionize real estate marketing.Listing3D is one of the only companies in the world that can virtually stage Matterport 3D tours and furnish them utilizing its 3D home décor library. Leverage the Listing3D expert design team to take the hassle and stress out of the virtual staging process.Listing3D Virtual Staging Club Membership for MSPs Includes✓ Your choice of:Option 1: FREE White-Labeled Listing3D Website (example) with your Branding and Contact InfoOption 2: FREE White-Labeled Listing3D Widget for your WordPress-powered website✓ Set Your Own Pricing for Virtual Staging as an Add On✓ FREE Virtually Staged Matterport Tour examples for your website✓ Virtual Staging of Matterport spaces is easy to offer as an Add-On via Listing3D✓  Listing3D provides free marketing tools to MSPs to minimize your time spent selling✓  Virtual Staging by Listing3D is a high-margin Add-On for your business✓ You can place the order OR have your clients place the order via your White-Labeled Listing3D Website (example)✓ Option to virtually stage only some rooms within a Matterport tour✓ The Listing3D design team are experts at virtual staging, minimizing your time spent on projects✓ Dedicated support from the Listing3D team
 
Best,DanWGAN Forum Related Discussions✓ 3DApartment Standardizes on Matterport to Fuel Nationwide Expansion [Listing3D]Listing3D Official Links✓ Listing3D website for MSPs✓ Listing3D Virtual Staging Club (Join)✓ 3DApartment website✓ 3DApartment LinkedIn Page✓ 3DApartment and Listing3D Founder and CEO Gregory Ardbelava on LinkedIn✓ 3DApartment and Listing3D Relations Success Manager Amber Kaplan on LinkedIn

WGAN-TV Podcast: 20+ Great Real Estate Photography Websites for InspirationHi All,-- Thinking about redesigning your website?-- New to real estate photography and creating a website from scratch?-- Curious about great looking real estate photography websites?Then plan to watch on WGAN-TV Podcast (www.WGAN-TV.com) recorded on Thursday, 22 July 2021:✓ WGAN-TV Podcast: 20+ Great Real Estate Photography Websites for InspirationMy guest for this show and tell WGAN-TV Podcast show was Kansas City-based Show & Tour Founder Josh Mais. And, like you, Josh is a real estate photographer. Josh is also the Owner of Sherpa Media (@sherpa_media).Josh compiled a list of great real estate photography websites that include virtual tours (from around the world).There are endless ways to design a real estate photography or virtual tour service website. You’ll find a variety of implementations on this list from minimal one-page designs to multi-page sites with large galleries. Some photographers chose to emphasize their message, while others chose to let their work speak for itself, writes Josh.Best,DanShow & Tour Special Offers for WGAN Community✓ WGAN Standard or Premium Member? Receive the free use of Show & Tour Starter Membership using this WGAN Order Form. For the password, Private Message @DanSmigrod✓ All WGAN Forum Members get the first three (3) months free of Show & Tour Starter Plan, Private Message - @DanSmigrod - for the coupon code.Show & Tour / Josh Mais Links✓ Show & Tour | website✓ Josh Mais | LinkedIn✓ Show & Tour | Facebook✓ Show & Tour | Instagram✓ Show & Tour | YouTube✓ Sherpa Media | Website

Hi All,✓ Creating a new website and need WordPress hosting?✓ Switching WordPress hosting?Then, this free WGAN-TV Training Ucourse aired live on Thursday, July 15, 2021:✓ Episode 111-WGAN-TV Podcast: 10 Reasons to Choose or switch to Ionblade for WordPress HostingMy guest is greater Pasadena, CA area-based SSLGURU, LLC (Ionblade) Director of Business Development Mark Stathatos. Mark has been my "go to" for years because We Get Around Network offers free WordPress Gold Hosting – powered by Ionblade – to WGAN Standard and Premium Members.Over the course of many years, I have found Ionblade Customer Support (24/7) to be spot-on and super-faster. And, WordPress powered by Ionblade is rock-solid. Plus, the We Get Around Atlanta Gallery of Matterport 3D Tours - created with WP3D Models WordPress Plugin - runs on WordPress hosted by Ionblade.Best,DanTwo Special OffersSpecial Offer 1Free! WGAN-TV Training U (in Matterport) 1-Year Membership when you use this WGAN affiliate link to sign-up for WordPress hosting from Ionblade.Special Offer 2Free use of WordPress Hosting Gold powered by Ionblade for WGAN Standard and Premium Members.
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WGAN-TV Podcast | Episode 110: How RKO Photography Grew to 7 Matterport Cameras and 1 Leica BLK360 Camera/Scanner (Spoiler Alert: Commercial Spaces)Hi All,Are you a Matterport Service Provider that wants to succeed faster?Be inspired by Birmingham, Alabama-based RKO Photography President Roger Owens - and Vice President Kay Owens – whom are my guests on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, July 8, 2021:WGAN-TV Podcast | Episode 110: How RKO Photography Grew to 7 Matterport Cameras and 1 Leica BLK360 Camera/Scanner (Spoiler Alert: Commercial Spaces)Among the questions that I will ask Roger and Kay:1. How did you grow from one Matterport Pro 3D Camera to seven?2. When and why did you buy a Leica BLK360 (and why are you considering buying a second BLK360)?3. When and how did you get started with your first Matterport camera?4. Tell us about RKO Photography services?5. How has the services offered by RKO Photography changed over time (and why)?6. Whom are RKO Photography clients? (Spoiler Alert: Commercial Spaces)7. What marketing strategies/tactics have worked well for you?8. What marketing strategies/tactics have not worked well for you?9. What tips do you have for Matterport Service Providers to succeed faster?10. What advice do you have for real estate photographers that are considering buying a Matterport Pro2?11. You own RKO Photography with your wife, Kay. Tips for family business owners?Best,DanRKO Photography LinksRKO Photography (Website)RKO Photography (Facebook)Roger Owens (LinkedIn)Roger D Owens TwitterRKO Photography (Pinterest)

Free WGAN-TV Podcast: iGUIDE Stitch Post Production Software (PC | Mac)Hi All,You bought - or are thinking about buying – an iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit or iGUIDE IMS-5 Camera.After you shoot your first iGUIDE 3D Tour, what post production edits are possible – with iGUIDE Stitch software for Mac and PC – before creating an iGUIDE?(iGUIDE Stitch is the software used to edit the iGUIDE 3D Tours.)Watch this free WGAN-TV Podcast (Created on Thursday, 1 July 2021):✓ WGAN-TV Podcast: Deep Dive Training: iGUIDE Stitch Post Production SoftwareMy guest is: Planitar (iGuide) Marketing Manager Chris White (@Chris_iGuide).Chris shows us two iGUIDE Stitch software workflows:1. fastest workflow (under two minutes)2. typical workflow (under five minutes)Additionally, Chris also shows us:1. What other iGUIDE Stitch software tools are available (including exporting photo spheres to remove the camera from the mirror and imagine enhancement; including how to set presets for color correction to match your tastes2. iGUIDE Stitch software shortcuts; tips and tricksWorth noting that before you buy an iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit, you can:1. Download the iGUIDE Stitch software (PC | Mac)2. Sample iGUIDE Tour: Download 360s of a house to "play" with the iGUIDE Stitch softwareDeep Dive iGUIDE Stitch Software Training Includes1. Downloading the iGUIDE Stitch Software for PC or Mac2. Downloading sample data to practice with iGUIDE Stitch Software3. How to import the Project Folder from an iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit or iGUIDE IMS-5 Camera4. How to move scans to reposition (if necessary)5. How to align scans (if necessary) to look like a finished floor plan6. Tips: when and how to shoot scans that are not contiguous7. How to select panoramas (panos)8. How to adjust panos9. What adjustments in panos are possible (remove the camera from a mirror; contrast, saturation)10. Review of the adjustment screen11. Discussion of iGuide auto-adjustments12. How to hide panos from the tour (without deleting the panos) (and how to change your mind later)13. How to add notes for the iGUIDE drafting team14. How to export to iGuide Portal (to order an iGuide) Hint: Sign into: https://Manage.YouriGuide.com15. iGUIDE Stitch Workflow Best Practices (such as copying USD Drive data to your Mac/PC first)16. How and why to rotate floor data so that the main entrance faces toward the bottom of the screen17. How to set the orientation of all floors to be the same18. Reviewing mouse click options19. Reviewing keyboard function key options20. Where to locate the export file on your Mac/PCAdvance iGUIDE Stitch Workflows and Tips1. How to add - and location to place - a 360 drone pano to iGUIDE Stitch (or any 360 from any 360 camera)2. How to sort panos by file name or date3. How to arrange all scans4. How to arrange selected scans (and how to select scans to arrange)5. How to fine-tune scans6. How to square-up floorsBest,DanP.S. Emily at Hopscotch Interactive (@Hopscotch) Thank you for inspiring this free WGAN-TV Podcast U.WGAN Forum Related Discussions✓ iGUIDE PLANIX is the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It Created✓ BIG NEWS!! New iGUIDE camera available in April.✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV | Introduction to iGuide: a Deep-Dive Demo & Discussion✓ All WGAN Forum discussions tagged: iGUIDE | iGUIDE PLANIX | iGUIDE Stitch✓ Free WGAN Cheat Sheet: Which Virtual Tour Platform is Best (for Me)?✓ WGAN MarketPlace: iGUIDE

► 108-WGAN-TV Podcast | How Matterport Service Providers – and Real Estate Photographers – Can Make Money with SnapprThis WGAN-TV Podcast is for you, if:► You are a Matterport Service Provider that is seeking more business► You are a Member of the Matterport Capture Services On-Demand Program (and seek similar gigs)► You are a professional real estate photographer and seek more business (DSLR, Drone and/or Video)My guest is Snappr Head of Operations and Founding Team Member Rafat Khan (@Snappr).Rafat reached out to me recently for help finding Matterport Service Providers quickly because Snappr already has U.S. Matterport shoots waiting to be done as soon as Snappr can onboard Matterport Service Providers in the United States.Rafat let me know that his most immediate needs are:► Matterport Service Providers in the top 100 US markets and the top 20 resort areas► Matterport Service Providers elsewhere in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia► Professional Real Estate Photographers (DSLR), Drone and/or VideoIn addition to asking Rafat more about these opportunities, I will ask him about:► Snappr for real estate (Matterport, DSLR shot images)► Snappr for Enterprise clients (53% of the Fortune 500 use Snappr)► Snappr for Matterport Service Providers and Professional Real Estate PhotographersI encourage you to complete the Snappr Photographer Interest Form.If you are a Member of the Matterport Capture Services On-Demand Program, it's a no-brainer to sign-up for the Snappr On-Demand MSP Program.While the On-Demand business model of Snappr versus Matterport are super-similar, with the Snappr On-Demand MSP Program:1. In addition to doing Matterport scans, potential opportunities for DSLR shot real estate images, drone and video2. Snappr offers clients the option (pricing) of Matterport shot tours with:- Matterport Pro 2- Matterport Pro 2 Lite- Matterport Pro 1- Ricoh Theta Z1- Ricoh Theta V- Ricoh Theta SC2- Insta360 One R - Twin Edition- Insta360 One X23. Potential to do Matterport AND other services during the SAME shoot (more $$$$$ to you)Snappr – the most popular on-demand photography platform that allows real estate brokerages and marketplaces to book high-volume photoshoots at scale – seeks Matterport Service Providers and Professional Real Estate Photographers in the United States, Canada, Australia the United Kingdom (and elsewhere around the globe) for recurring shoots from enterprise clients who are booking thousands of shoots every month.4. Snappr likely has more enterprise (large) clients than Matterport.10 Reasons to Join the Snappr On-Demand Photography Platform1. Potential to fill openings in your schedule2. Potential to do Matterport tours for enterprise-level clients3. Potential to gain more Matterport experience4. Potential to get recurring Matterport shoots5. Potential to shoot Matterport, DSLR and video on the same shoot (More $$$$ per shoot)6. Potential to diversify your client base7. Potential to get shoots that you likely would not get directly8. Potential to do Matterport shoots only (leave production to Snappr editors)9. Potential to check-the-box on categories that you are not presently shooting Matterport tours10. Potential to improve your cashflow (Snappr pays fast)For additional info, please see:► Snappr website► Snappr Photographer Interest Form► Looking for Matterport Service Providers in the US► Member of the Matterport Capture Services Program? Join Snappr MSP ProgramHere are the links we discussed on the WGAN-TV Podcast:1. Snappr Website2. Snappr Photographer Interest Form (talk to a Snappr rep about the Snappr for Photographers)3. Apply to Join the Snappr for Photographers NetworkBest,DanComplete the Snappr Photographer Interest Form to learn more.Snappr Links► Snappr Website► Snappr LinkedIn► Snappr Instagram► Snappr Facebook► Snappr Twitter► Snappr Crunchbase► Snappr Wikipedia

WGAN-TV Podcast: CupixWorks 2.0 versus Matterport for Construction Professionals (AEC)Hi All,WGAN-TV CupixWorks 2.0 versus Matterport for Construction Professionals (above) with Cupix Product Manager Gannon Wilder (@Gannon_Cupix) that aired Thursday, 17 June 2021.This WGAN-TV show is for:1. Architects2. Engineers3. General Contractors (large projects)4. Building Owners5. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) teams6. BIM teams7. Construction ProfessionalsThis WGAN-TV Podcast discusses how CupixWorks 2.0 compares to Matterport for:1. Reducing Site Visits2. Reduce Reworks3. Track Progress4. Prevent DisputesCupix Product Manager Gannon Wilder @Gannon_Cupix) also discusses CupixWorks 2.0 integrations, including:1. Procore Integration2. BIM 3603. PlanGrid IntegrationIf you researching Matterport and potential competitors in the AEC space, this WGAN-TV Podcast is for you!I asked Gannon to show and tell us about the CupixWorks 2.0 3D tour viewing experience (compared to Matterport) and how CupixWorks compares to Matterport for:1. creating as-builts (including exporting to CAD)2. Side-by-Side: weekly construction documentation3. Side-by-Side: construction documentation versus BIM model4. large spaces5. collaboration (including real-time)6. site view examples6. reducing rework7. dispute resolution among project stakeholders8. annotation9. issue tracking10. field reports11. building's lifecycle: design, field Operations and handover12. tight spaces, crowded spaces and dark areas13. Side-by-Side: Aerial 360 within a Cupix 3D Tour?14. Side-by-Side: comparison on aerial 360 to BIM?15. BIM overlay (example) BCF (BIM Collaboration Format) | IFC (Issued for Construction)16. BIM and point cloud deviation analysis (coming soon)17. AutoDesk Construction Cloud Integration | AutoDesk Build | AutoDesk Take Off | AutoDesk BIM Collaborate18. Procore Integration19. PlanGrid Integration20. How are RIFs handled? (Requests for Information)21. 3D measurement22. 3D annotations23. CupixWorks Getting Started Hardware Kits24. LiDAR supportI also asked about:1. shooting (including time to capture; outdoors and which cameras) [single Shot, Multi-Shot, Video]2. processing3. hosting4. viewing5. backup/storage6. pricing7. 3rd party integrationsAmong my questions:I am the general contractor for a 25-story, 500,000 SQ FT office building renovation.I am considering CupixWorks and Matterport to shoot weekly construction documentation (as-built digital twin).1. How long does it take to scan this building weekly for CupixWorks? (how)?2. Using CupixWorks, how does our team compare: BIM to actual weekly construction documentation?3. Using CupixWorks, how does our team compare: week-to-week construction documentation?
Thanks to Gannon Wilder (@Gannon_Cupix) for being on the WGAN-TV Podcast. I hope to have Gannon back to give us a tour of the Cupix backend content management system.Best,DanCupix Links✓ Cupix Website✓ CupixWorks 2.0 Landing Page✓ Cupix LinkedIn Profile✓ Cupix Facebook Page

WGAN-TV Podcast: 25+ Tips for Scanning Large Spaces with a Matterport Pro2 3D CameraHi All,Scanning large spaces with a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera can be easy if you know:✓ what problems that you are likely to experience✓ how to solve these problemsOn Thursday, June 10, 2021 on WGAN-TV Live at 5, Los Angeles-based Home3D.us Photographer Eric Dole (@Home3D):1. showed some large Matterport scans that he has done-- Petco-- Cintas laundry (above)-- Best Buy2. 25+ problems he experienced3. how he solved these 25+ problems✓ WGAN-TV Podcast: 25+ Tips for Scanning Large Spaces with a Matterport Pro2 3D CameraEric uses a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and Ricoh Theta Z1 360 Camera to shoot Matterport digital twins. Eric has created many large residential and commercial spaces; including a nearly 50,000 SQ FT retail store and homes with pools (that create their own set of challenges for Matterport dollhouse view).Eric is the son of Kevin Dole (@Home3D) whom has also been my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 many times, including: WGAN-TV | Advanced Outdoor Matterport Scanning Techniques.Plus, Eric and I will discuss what resources are available to help you with large Matterport scans and I will offer a bonus tip about a pricing strategy for charging for large Matterport digital twins.What problems have you experienced scanning a large space and how did you solve that problem? Join the discussion: www.WGANForum.comBest,DanWGAN Forum Related Discussions✓ WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Large✓ WGAN-TV | Tips for Creating Matterport Digital Twins of Schools✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV 21 Tips for Creating Matterport Tours of a RV Showroom✓ WGAN-TV: How to Scan a Grocery Store✓ Video: How to Scan Large Spaces with Matterport Pro2, Leica BLK360 & 360s✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV - Advanced Outdoor Matterport Scanning Techniques

How does the iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit compare to the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera for:1. Scanning?a. Scanning time?b. Ease-of-use?c. Value of iGUIDE PLANIX LiDAR versus Matterport Pro2 structured light?d. Setup?e. Scanning App?f. Preview?g. Outdoor scanning?h. Sunlight inside spaces?i. Reflective surfaces?j. Trimming?k. Misalignment: moving a scan that shows up on the wrong place?2. Processing and Post Production?3. Hosting?4. Viewing?5. Floor Plans?6. Pricing of Camera?7. Pricing of 3D tour hosting?8. Getting started? (Calibration?)9. Back-up process?10. Storage?11. Uses cases such as: AEC, Construction and Foundation ScanningOn WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, June 3, my guest was Greater San Francisco-based Hopscotch Interactive Founder Emily Olman (@Hopscotch). Emily is a long-time Matterport Service Provider (since 2015). Hopscotch Interactive has five Matterport Pro 3D Cameras and one iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit.✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5: iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit versus Matterport Pro2 3D Camera by a Long-Time MSPI invited Emily to be my guest when I saw her video (so we could do a deep-dive comparison of the iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit versus the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera.✓ Video: Is this the Matterport Killer? iGuide Planix versus MatterportBest,DanWGAN Forum Related Discussions✓ iGUIDE PLANIX is the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It Created✓ BIG NEWS!! New iGUIDE camera available in April.✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV | Introduction to iGuide: a Deep-Dive Demo & Discussion✓ All WGAN Forum discussions tagged: iGUIDE | iGUIDE PLANIX✓ Free WGAN Cheat Sheet: Which Virtual Tour Platform is Best (for Me)?✓ WGAN MarketPlace: iGUIDEEmily Olman / Hopscotch Interactive Links✓ Hopscotch Interactive website✓ Hopscotch Interactive YouTube Channel✓ Emily Olman on LinkedIn✓ Hopscotch Interactive on Twitter✓ Hopscotch Interactive on Facebook✓ hopscotchinteractive on Instagram

This is a "must watch" free WGAN-TV Podcast for Matterport Service Providers thinking about; quoting or actually doing Matterport digital twins of schools in particular and large spaces in general:✓ Free! WGAN-TV Podcast: Tips for Creating Matterport Digital Twins of SchoolsBelfast, Ireland-based 3D Showcase (3DSC Ltd.) Sales Director Mark McBride (@3dshowcaseuk) did nearly 70 rock-solid tips based on doing Matterport scans of 70+ schools including 51 for ONE client: that's nearly one (1) tip per minute based on actual problems/challenges doing Matterport tours of schools.What problems/challenge have you faced creating Matterport digital twins of 50+ schools? And, as a result, what tips can you offer Matterport Service Providers for creating Matterport digital twins of schools?On this WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EDT) that aired Thursday, 27 May 2021, I asked Belfast, Ireland-based 3D Showcase (3DSC Ltd.) Sales Director Mark McBride (@3dshowcaseuk) about:✓ scanning outdoors (360 Views versus 3D Scans)✓ MatterTags (adding, managing)✓ people in the tours?✓ privacy and the Matterport blur tool✓ Matterport Highlight Reel✓ public versus private schools✓ limitations on time of day or weekend versus weekday✓ Matterport Collaborator (for privacy blurring, MatterTags)✓ tips to scan large, open spaces in a school (gym)✓ tips to scan a school's auditorium✓ what info, if any, do you share with the school regarding pre-scanning preparation?✓ how do you know which rooms NOT to scan? Someone with you the entire time?✓ how long are the scanning days? (Do you need batteries for the iPad? Other prep?)✓ long days: what about your feet?✓ meal breaks? Do you bring food and water with you?✓ why do schools want Matterport digital twins✓ how schools are using Matterport digital twinsMark got started with creating Matterport digital twins in 2016.In addition to creating Matterport digital twins of 50+ schools, Mark – and his team – have done Matterport 3D Tours for:✓ estate agents (real estate agents)✓ architects✓ property developers✓ construction industry✓ insurance loss adjusters✓ retail stores✓ leisure industry✓ spa resorts✓ event spaces✓ new builds✓ hotels✓ auditoriumsIn addition to Matterport, 3D Showcase also offers ...✓ HDR photography✓ Drone video and images✓ Single Property Websites3D Showcase Links✓ WGAN Forum: @3dshowcaseuk✓ 3D Showcase Website✓ 3D Showcase Facebook✓ 3D Showcase Twitter✓ 3D Showcase Instagram✓ 3D Showcase LinkedIn✓ Mark McBride, LinkedInWhat are your thoughts after watching this WGAN-TV Podcast?Best,Dan

Hi All,Do you have an opportunity to shoot a Matterport digital twin of an RV Showroom and multiple RVs?1. How do you use a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera in tight spaces of an RV?2. How do you organize 100+ MatterTags so that potential buyers can decide which MatterTag to click on?3. How do you integrate online merchandise shopping within an RV Store within a showroom?4. Should you shoot the RV showroom first: and then go inside each RV to shoot it?5. Should you charge by SQ FT? Shoot Days? Project? (And, what happens when the scope increases?)6. Do you charge for hosting, maintenance and support or have the client get a Matterport account?7. How do you scan with doors/sinks open and closed?8. When you have 100+ Matterport MatterTags, how do you figure out which are broken six months from now?9. Do you duplicate the Matterport space to create individual RV tours or shoot twice?10. How do you place the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera on an RV seat (without the camera fallings)?11. How long does it take to shoot a very large RV showroom? What makes it more complicated?12. How long does the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera battery last (during this kind of usage)?13. What kind of MatterTags should you anticipate adding to an RV space?14. What challenges might you expect?15. What opportunities to keep an eye out for?16. What are the likely use cases by the client ( to help get a "done deal" )?17. What are the challenges working with so many MatterTags?18. Why MatterTags can take much longer than you think (important for quoting the project)19. Why you need more than one person on-site for a project like this?20. What do the other team Members do if only one can scan at a time?21. Trade-offs using a Ricoh Theta Z1 or Insta360 One X2 for a tour like this?Thanks to Lisbon, Portugal-based TEX MEDIA PT Founder Pedro Teixeira (@Pedrotex69) for (way more than) ....✓ 21 Tips for Creating Matterport Tours of a RV Showroom with 30 RVs.Pedro shared his learning/tips with us shooting this Matterport digital twin of an RV Showroom over the course of five days with four of his team onsite.Here is the tour Pedro walks us through:✓ Go Caravaning Virtual Tour Landing Page (Tour Only)✓ Below is the How to View This Virtual Tour (in Portuguese)✓ Matterport Digital Twin Credits:-- Pedro Teixeira (texmediapt@gmail.com)-- Elsa Teixeira (Wife)-- Fedra Teixeira (Sister)-- Miguel Marques (Brother in Law)-- Miguel Feliz (Graphic Designer and Web Designer)-- Alexandre Mesquita (Client CEO Go Caravaning)-- Isabel Mesquita (Client Mother, Public Relations Go Caravaning)✓ Free Tool: How to Easily/Quickly Find BAD Matterport MatterTag LinksIf you have an opportunity to create a Matterport digital twin of an RV Showroom – with dozens of RVs for sale - watch this WGAN-TV Podcast (GMT +4) that originally aired live on Thursday, 20 May 2021:✓ 21 Tips for Creating Matterport Tours of a RV Showroom with 30 RVsBest,Dan

Hi All,This course originally aired live: WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 13 May 2021:✓ How to DIY virtually stage a Matterport Tour using CAPTUR3D by Bellevue, Washington-based New Interior Solutions Online Interior Designer Francesca Tosolini (@ftosolini)
Learn how to DIY virtually Stage a Matterport Tour using CAPTUR3D in the WGAN-TV Training U:Free WGAN-TV Training U Course: How to DIY Virtually Stage a Matterport Tour using CAPTUR3DFrancesca's company - New Interior Solutions - provides these services:✓ Interior Renders✓ Virtual Staging✓ 360 Virtual Staging✓ Photography and Virtual Tours✓ Exterior Renders✓ Virtual Furniture Replacement✓ 360 Virtual Remodeling✓ 3D House AnimationAbout Francesca TosoliniIf I had to describe myself in a few words I would say that I’m an Italian attracted to innovation, jeans and sneakers, self-improvement, pizza every weekend and to the fantastic old Fiat 500 (yes, I even have a painting of an old Fiat 500 hanging in my living room). However, my true passion is, of course, interior design and more specifically spatial problem-solving.I think I got my ability to make the most of a space from my parents who have always tried to find creative and practical ways to maximize every single centimeter of our small Italian condo (800 sq ft for four, tall people) and from the fact that I have lived in Italy half of my life, where everything is smaller. I mean, seriously, even the pizza is smaller![More]
Best,Dan--Related Links✓ New Interior Solutions website✓ Francesca Tosolini on LinkedIn✓ New Interior Solutions on Facebook✓ Francesca Tosolini on Pinterest✓ New Interior Solutions on Instagram

Hi All,How might you mashup Matterport with other technology?On Thursday, 6 May 2021, Bellevue, Washington-based Tosolini Productions Founder and Director of Innovation, Paolo Tosolini (@Tosolini), did a show and tell:✓ WGAN-TV Training U: The Art of Matterport and XR Mash-Ups by Tosolini ProductionsPaolo shared how some of his mashups were made, including the technology and process. Many of Tosolini Productions mashups include Matterport. Some mashup other 3D-360-VR-AR-XR technologies.Tosolini Productions has created 50+ virtual tour mashups since 2015: many of which have been posted to the We Get Around Network Forum.Here is the Tosolini Productions PowerPoint Deck - with YouTube links - to the Matterport and XR Mash-Ups Paolo shared with us.Paolo previously presented Tosolini Matterport mashups on WGAN-TV Live at 5 three years ago (February 2021). A lot of new Matterport integrations have been created by Tosolini Productions since then.About Tosolini Productions (from their website)We are an award winning creative studio with a passion for business & storytelling. We proudly craft interactive digital experiences that help clients connect with their audiences. Built on a spirit of innovation and research, we leverage the latest technologies to deliver across a variety of platformsBest,DanTosolini Productions Links✓ Tosolini Productions website✓ Paolo Tosolini on LinkedIn✓ Paolo Tosolini on Facebook✓ Paolo Tosolini on Twitter✓ Tosolini Productions YouTube ChannelBest,DanVirtual Tour Mashups by Tosolini Productions

Hi All,What's the Future for 3D Tour technology for Real Estate Photographers?Watch (above) WGAN-TV: Imagining the Future for 3D Tour Technology for Real Estate Photographers on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 with Dr. Kelley Cours Anderson (@kcoursa), Researcher at Texas Tech University (and incoming Assistant Professor of Marketing at College of Charleston effective 14 May 2021).WGAN-TV Live at 5 Show Includes► Imagination is a driving force in market development, growth, and market futures.► Methodology: Qualitative, Socio-historical analysis. Including a historical review of Silicon Valley, starting from the early 1900’s and a historical review of over 8 years in the development of a 3D/VR-tour technology.► The Silicon Valley’s technoculture provides guidance for market futures, such as 3D tour tech, but also constrains the future market.► While developers use their imagination to launch this market, the photography customer (including those first experiencing as an end-consumer) are pivotal in expanding this media into multiple markets beyond developers’ expectations.Possible Futures:➨ Positive: wider legitimacy, targeted marketing, convenience➨ Negative: (tensions) – photographer customers’ creative rights and end-consumers’ privacy rights► Ethical growth and potential legitimacy is possible through external imagination.What is the future for 3D Tour Technology for Real Estate Photographers?Find out on this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show.Plus, we discuss:✓ why the data captured matters (and why it may be more valuable than the 3D tour)✓ does innovation come from "Silicon Valley" or photographers or elsewhere (and why)✓ the tension/constraint of who owns the 3D tour✓ verticals such as museums, insurance and mortgage documentation✓ tips for 3D Tour photographers such as diversify your portfolio (and why)It's fun to hear about the future given that many of us are focused on today, tomorrow or next week.By the way, Dr. Kelley Cours Anderson was previously my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5:✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV Virtual Tour Super-Heroes at Your ServiceGot a follow-up question for Dr. Kelley Cours Anderson (@kcoursa)? Post it here.And, thanks to @kcoursa for participating in another WGAN-TV Live at 5 show.Best,DanP.S. It's likely that you are familiar with Dr. Kelley Cours Anderson. Her research is often quoted by Matterport regarding homes with virtual tours sell faster and at a higher price.✓ Matterport Blog (February 25, 2020) With 3D Tours, properties sell up to 31% faster and at a higher priceListings with a Matterport 3D tour statistic examples include:- Sold 20% faster (less days on market)- For 4.8% more (higher sale price)

Free 44-Page Stats Loaded Pitch Deck Added to WGAN Sample Forms LibraryHi All,Gilroy, CA-based Coldwell Banker Realty agent - and real estate photographer - Dave Avilla (@Dataventurer) has created a 44-Slide PowerPoint presentation for real estate photographers to communicate with real estate agents how buyer/seller/market conditions have changed in the last 12 months due to COVID and why real estate agents should adopt virtual tours.On WGAN-TV Live at 5 [5 pm EDT | GMT -4] on Thursday, April 22, 2021, Dave walked us though his real estate agent pitch deck:✓ Adoption of Virtual Tours for Real Estate MarketingExamples of statistics in the statistics-packed presentation deck include, listings with 3D tours:-- sell 20 percent faster-- sell for 9 percent higher sales price-- 55% of buys would buy a property sight unseen-- 82% would switch to an agent offerings 3D toursDuring the show, we talked about how WGAN Forum Members can get this Dave's deck (.pptx and .pdf) at no charge.Spoiler Alert: The 44-page PowerPoints is in the WGAN-Sample Forms Library.Please see:✓ How to Receive Free Access to the WGAN Forum Sample Forms LibraryThis WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for you if you are having trouble handling objections such as: the house will sell anyway.Best,Dan

Potential home buyers can now book an appointment with the listing agent within a Single Property Website lead generation form powered by WP3d Models WordPress Plugin.How do you activate this Calendly integration within WP3D Models?WGAN-TV Training U Free Course recorded on Thursday, 15 April 2021:✓ WP3D Models WordPress Plugin: Demo of Calendly Integration and How to Upgrade WP3D Models SoftwareWP3D Models Head of Product Daniel Bennion (@DanielBenion) and Head of Marketing Andrew Pincock ((@WP3D_AP) cover the following:1. WP3D Models: Overview of Features/Benefits2. Book an Appointment: Demo what the viewer sees3. Book an Appointment: Demo back-end4. How to do this WP3D Models Calendly integration5. How this works for photographer servicing multi-clients6. How to upgrade WP3D Models software7. FAQsWGAN Forum Membership BenefitWe Get Around Network Forum Members save 10 percent on WP3D Models WordPress Plugin with the WGAN Discount Code.Plus, when you use the WGAN Discount Code to buy WP3D Models, you also receive the 1st 12 months free of the WGAN-TV Training U in Matterport (includes WP3D Models Training!)Two Ways to Receive the WGAN Discount Code for WP3D Models1. Join the WGAN Forum (free) and look for the Welcome email from me (includes the discount code)2. Private Message @DanSmigrod with the Subject Line: WGAN Discount Code for WP3D ModelsWP3D Models is a WordPress Plugin. If you need WordPress, I recommend Ionblade WordPress Hosting Pro Plan with SSL Certificate.Best,DanWGAN Standard and Premium Members Receive1. Free Use of WP3D Models WordPress Plugin2. Free Use of WordPress powered by Ionblade

97-WGAN-TV - Advanced Outdoor Matterport Scanning Techniques and 9 Bonus Matterport Tips and Tricks with Los Angeles-based Home3D.us Founder Kevin Dole (@Home3D) | Thursday, 8 April 2021Hi All,Transcript below ...Hi All,1. How do you get the Matterport Dollhouse view to include pools (not black)?2. How, why and when to use SunSurveyor for your Matterport shoot?3. How to avoid issues switching between a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera, Ricoh Theta Z1 and a BLK360?On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 8 April 2021, Los Angeles-based Home3D.us Kevin Dole (@Home3D) - a Matterport Service Provider was back on WGAN-TV to show and tell his:✓ WGAN-TV | 10 Advanced Outdoor Matterport Scanning Techniques and Bonus Tips and TricksShow Topics1. Differentiate your Matterport virtual tours by mastering exterior shooting2. Using Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and Ricoh Theta Z1 together for better dollhouse models3. Advance time/sun planning using Google Maps and Apple Maps satellite 2D/3D views4. How, why and when to use SunSurveyor on location5. Using drone for lot mapping and improved Site Plans / Floor Plans6. plan your interiors for exterior scanning7. capture exterior areas partially in sunshine, shade and twilight8. issues switching cameras, Matterport Pro2, Ricoh Theta Z1, BLK360 - match scan position to last9. duplicate and remove Ricoh Theta Z1 scans to get floor plan made by Matterport10. MP2FP better solution:✓ use drone straight down to capture home and site layout✓ use county assessor’s map files for layout and measurements✓ send MP2FP: Matterport digital twin model; drone photo down; Google capture; assessor’s plat mapKevin Dole Bonus Tips and Tricks (Also Discussed During the Show)1. orientation of Matterport Pro2 3D Camera before 1st scan2. mark mirrors and windows as you enter a room3. use single-lever bowl tripod head for quick leveling4. Manfrotto tripod - with riser - to minimize legs5. use 360 pole tripod with ball base6. Matterport MatterTags for elevators: URLs to internal node positions - Cmd-U7. favorite iPad case8. favorite door stops9. favorite wheels (and issues)Examples of Tours by Home3D.us Kevin Dole with Exterior Lot Scanning / Yards and Pools✓ 14410VillawoodsPl.com✓ 4541Comber.com✓ 4523Grimes.com✓ 5115Allentown.com✓ 1576ElDorado.com (no water in pool)✓ 6451Chesebro.com✓ 15245Greenleaf.comWGAN-TV Training U (in Matterport) | Includes These Courses by Kevin Dole✓ 17A-WGAN-TV | Matterport Workshow 3.0 Training with Los Angeles-based Home3D.us Kevin Dole✓ 19A-WGAN-TV | Matterport Workshop 3.0 Mesh Training with Los Angeles-based Home3D.us Kevin Dole✓ 77A-WGAN-TV: Intro to 3DVista Virtual Tour Pro with Kevin Dole of Home3D.usGet a Text ReminderText Me 5 Minutes Before WGAN-TV is Live | WGAN-TV Live at 5 Text Alerts powered by SimpleTextingBest,Dan
---Kevin DoleHome3D.us | LinkedIn | FacebookMuch thanks to Los Angeles-based Home3D.us Founder Kevin Dole (@Home3D for his Advanced Outdoor Matterport Scanning Techniques and Matterport Tips and Tricks.If you want to take your Matterport scanning skills to the next level, this is a "much watch" WGAN-TV show.Plus, for the gear that Kevin recommends, please see the WGAN Matterport Gear and Accessories Web App under the section: WGAN Member Suggestions.

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Hi All,On this WGAN-TV Podcast, my guest is Ft. Worth, Texas-based Norman & Young Founder Eli Jones. Norman & Young is a real estate photography agency (including Matterport) and has 18+ employees. Eli is also the Creator of four real estate photography courses. This interview aired live on Thursday, 25 March 2021:✓ Four Real Estate Photographer Pro Courses: Which is Right for You with Courses Creator Eli Jones==> WGAN Free Service: Text Me 5 Minutes Before WGAN-TV is LiveSucceed faster with the training that is right for you: (watch this WGAN-TV Podcast for help deciding)1. Real Estate Photographer Pro - Save $400 with Coupon Code: WEGETAROUND2. Crash Course 1 | The 5 Day 3D Tour Professional - Save $50 with Coupon Code: WEGETAROUND3. Crash Course 2 | The 5 Day Real Estate Photographer - Save $100 with Coupon Code: WEGETAROUND4. Business and Finance Pro for Photographers Course by Eli Jones | Save $400 with Coupon Code: WEGETAROUNDUse the WGAN affiliate links (above) and receive a bonus of an all access pass for 12 months to the WGAN-TV Training Academy.Succeed faster with these training courses (above). (And save - and receive the all access pass - with WGAN Affiliate links (above). Each course includes a 30 day money back guarantee from Course Creator Eli Jones.Best,DanP.S. Eli Jones previous guest appearance on WGAN-TV Live at 5✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV MSPs: How to Price Matterport, Photos, Video and Drone with Eli Jones

iGUIDE PLANIX is the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It Created (in Many Ways)
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My guest for WGAN-TV iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit | Intro, Demo and FAQs is Chris White, Planitar (iGuide) Marketing Manager.This show aired live on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 18 March 2021.Topics Covered✓ iGUIDE Platform Overview (Highlights): including iGUIDE 3D Tour, iGUIDE, Floor Plans and photos✓ Introduction to the iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit✓ iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit Unboxing: What's Included✓ iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit: Demo✓ iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit: three configurations (What's Different?)✓ iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit: Pricing (Including Pre-Orders prior to 5 April 2021 shipping)✓ iGUIDE Pricing: Two Per 3D Tour Options (iGUIDE and Premium iGUIDE): no subscription✓ iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit: Features and Benefits✓ iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit versus iGUIDE IMS-5 Camera (DSLR included)✓ iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit: FAQs✓ And More!As I posted to the WGAN Forum on Tuesday, 2 March 2021:✓ iGUIDE PLANIX is the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It Created (in Many Ways)If you are a real estate photographer researching Matterport 3D tours, iGUIDE 3D tours should be on your short list of other 3D/360 platforms – and other 3D/360 cameras – to consider.While Matterport will be valued at nearly $3 billion and receive $615 million in cash when Matterport is scheduled to go public by 30 June 2021, its much smaller, feisty competitor has created better camera kits and platform – in many ways.I asked Planitar Inc. (Planitar is the makers of iGUIDE) Co-Founder and CEO Alexander Likholyot (@Alex_iGuide) by email today (2 March 2021) what problems that the iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit - launched Monday (1 March 2021) solves versus the DSLR-based iGUIDE Camera Kit. Alex writes, "further capture speed increase, longer measurement range, greater ease of use and lower replacement cost as workhorses get worked to the ground sometimes. PLANIX leaves [busy, professional real estate photographers] more time to deliver more value with their other services while providing a great 3D tour with accurate floor plans."Known for the iGUIDE laser-sharp focus on residential real estate, iGUIDE "PLANIX opens lots of applications in commercial real estate, including insurance and large space scanning," writes Alex. "Everybody likes the look of it, which makes us happy. It is a 3D Space Technology : )."Here are my observations ...iGUIDE PLANIX is the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It Created (in Many Ways)1. superior camera kits (iGUIDE PLANIX Camera in three configurations; and iGUIDE IMS-5 Camera)2. superior 3D virtual tour platform (iGUIDE Tour Examples | Matterport Tour Examples)3. superior 2D floor plans in the residential and commercial real estate space. (iGUIDE PLANIX Floor Plan Example | Matterport Floor Plan Example)iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit – announced Monday, 1 March 2021 – is the 3D Camera Kit (three configurations) that Matterport likely wished it created.iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit Versus Matterport Highlights1. LiDAR instead of structured light2. LiDAR “sees” up to about 130 feet versus about 50 feet for Matterport’s structured light3. LiDAR enables most residential listings to be shot in 15-20 minutes (faster workflow)4. LiDAR enables super-accurate 2D floor plans: .05% dimensional uncertainty versus Matterport5. $1,999 (pre-order pricing until 4 April 2021) instead of $2,995 (Matterport Pro2 Camera sale price)6. Option to control camera settings (versus no camera settings control)7. Leverages a publicly available 360 camera: Ricoh Theta Z1 (future compatibility)8. Enables 2D Floor Plans to be accurate9. Includes a custom hard case (versus no case with Matterport)10. In addition to iOS, already works with Android; Matterport in Android public beta11. Ricoh Theta Z1 Camera - in the iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit - can be used for other platforms and without an iGUIDE subscription: Matterport Pro2 Camera can not be used with any other platform without a Matterport Cloud Subscription (and then a cumbersome workflow, at best).Cost ConsciousPhotographers that already have a Ricoh Theta Z1 can order the iGUIDE PLANIX Core Kit for $1,299 (pre-order pricing through 4 April 2021).Measurement Accuracy MattersPhotographers that seek the ultimate in measurement accuracy within the 3D virtual tour view can order the iGUIDE PLANIX Pro Camera Kit for $2,499 (pre-order pricing through 4 April 2021) that includes Ricoh Theta Z1 lens calibration for up to 3 times better accuracy when measuring in the 3D space. (Floor plan measurements have the same level of accuracy for all iGUIDE PLANIX configurations.)Plus, the iGUIDE Platform beats Matterport on:1. Offering Per Tour Pricing (no subscription) versus Matterport Cloud subscription2. Ability to edit 360 images (e.g. remove the camera from a bathroom mirror; sky replacement)3. Offline hosting is an option with iGUIDE: not Matterport4. No confusion regarding who owns the copyright/digital assets: no derivative works by iGUIDE (as Matterport does)5. More intuitive user experience powered by an interactive 2D floor plan6. iGUIDE offers super-accurate 2D floor plans versus Matterport7. iGUIDE Floor plans available in 8 color-coded configurations (Matterport are B&W)8. iGUIDE does not complete with its Service Providers (as does Matterport Capture Services Program)9. Integration of Google Maps (versus no map integration by Matterport: need a 3rd Party Platform)10. An integration with Floorplanner for DIY enhanced 2D/3D floor plans and virtual staging.While real estate photographers may dismiss iGUIDE because it does not offer a 3D dollhouse view like Matterport – or a 3D walk-through experience like Matterport – the real question is: Is iGUIDE “good enough” to enable professional real estate photographers to compete with Matterport and to differentiate both the real estate agent and real estate photographer from their respective competitors? Spoiler Alert: The answer is likely heck-yes!For professional real estate photographers that have image resolution concerns about using a Ricoh Theta Z1 camera – considered the best in the under $1,000 360 camera price point – in the iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit, iGUIDE offers the iGuide IMS-5 Camera Kit which includes a DSLR camera.I could imagine that the addition of the iGUIDE PLANIX now opens the iGUIDE platform to real estate photographers that seek a faster and/or simplier workflow than the DSLR based iGUIDE IMS-5 Kit for real estate photographers that prefer a DSLR camera for shooting spherical panoramas.What are your thoughts? Is iGUIDE PLANIX the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It Created?Please visit this WGAN Forum discussion to comment:✓ iGUIDE PLANIX is the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It CreatedBest,Dan SmigrodFounder and Managing EditorWe Get Around Network and WGAN-TVWGAN Forum Related Discussions✓ iGUIDE PLANIX is the 3D Camera Kit Matterport Wished It Created✓ BIG NEWS!! New iGUIDE camera available in April.✓ Transcript: WGAN-TV | Introduction to iGuide: a Deep-Dive Demo & Discussion✓ All WGAN Forum discussions tagged: iGUIDE | iGUIDE PLANIX✓ Free WGAN Cheat Sheet: Which Virtual Tour Platform is Best (for Me)?✓ WGAN MarketPlace: iGUIDE