WGAN-TV Podcast

Critique of a Matterport 3D Tour by WGAN Founder Dan Smigrod

101: Learn how to make a better Matterport 3D Tour experience

3DVUE for 3D Renderings for Un-Built Spaces

How to pitch architects, property developers, builders, interior designers and real estate agencies
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Hi All,In addition to Matterport, what other services can you offer:✓ architects✓ property developers✓ builders✓ interior designers✓ real estate agenciesFind out some of the possibilities on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET Tuesday, 20 March 2018 | GMT -4), when my guest on the show is 3DVUE Director Amreet Gill.WGAN Premium Member and 3rd Party Service Provider - Amreet - with demo and discuss 3DVUE:✓ Architectural Visualization Services✓ 3D Renders (Exterior and Interior)✓ 3D Walk Throughs for unbuilt spaces (SparkVR and SurrealVR)✓ 360 Panorama Renders✓ Virtual StagingJoining us on the show will be a 3DVUE client that will discuss how 3DVUE services are helping them grow their business by expanding their service offerings beyond Matterport and traditional photography."I will be going through each of our service offerings, discussing how a project utilizing each service comes together, from first contact with the client to final hand over of project files. Examples of work will be showcased," Amreet says. "The importance of clear communication will be stressed upon, in order to deliver a project successfully, on time and on budget.""3DVUE services are capable of being utilized by every member of the We Get Around Network, especially those who are somewhat struggling to gain new business with the Matterport product," says Amreet. "So I’m hoping these types of Members will take interest in 3DVUE service offerings and join in to watch the chat."Special Offer for WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members✓ savings on 3DVUE servicesBest,Dan

Leverage Chinese Real Estate Buyers via DaiWoKan to Get More Business

AerialLook CEO Robert Koenekamp on DaiWoKan Platform: How to Get More Business
 
==========================================================================WGAN-TV Live at 5 (today, Friday, 8 September 2017): @AerialLook CEO Robert Koenekamp with talk about How to grow your USA Matterport 3D Tour Business by leveraging the DaiWoKan platform in China.==========================================================================Leverage Chinese Real Estate Buyers via DaiWoKan to Help Real Estate Agent Win More and Bigger Listings More OftenHow will access China help your 3D Tour photography business?Driven by expanding wealth in China and a desire for a haven against political instability, Chinese buyers are flocking to the United States to invest in property.The Chinese spent over $33 billion on United States real estate in 2016. Property owners, agents and property developers have taken note to the increase in overseas buyers coming out of China and want to showcase their properties to these affluent overseas consumers.Using 3D/VR Tours, DaiWoKan (DaiWoKan Chinese website | DaiWoKan English website) provides a superior user experience for Chinese consumers looking to invest in United States Real Estate.As a Matterport Pro, featuring your 3D/VR Tours in China will impress your real estate clients and provide your business the competitive advantage needed to:✓ help you get more 3D/VR Tour business from real estate agents✓ help your client win more and bigger listings more oftenOver the past decade, international buyers have been flooding the United States real estate market buying properties across the country. Many of these buyers are from China and often they begin their search overseas; some buyers purchase homes sight unseen, relying on their friends, relatives or agents to provide feedback on the condition of the property.DaiWoKan has developed a website (DaiWoKan Chinese website | DaiWoKan English website) to help these buyers with their home search and offers the unique ability to really explore potential properties through a 3D/VR Tours. DaiWoKan partners with the most trusted real estate brokerages in the United States to list their exclusive properties.Potential Chinese buyers can access the following properties in 3D/VR to get an unparalleled view of these properties:✓ resales homes✓ new construction✓ new developments✓ student housingDaiWoKan buyers can view homes from such brokerages as:✓ Sotheby’s International Realty✓ Coldwell Banker✓ Lennar✓ Ritz-Carlton Residences✓ Douglas Elliman✓ All listings on the DaiWoKan website must include a 3D Tour.Each 3D Tour begins with a floorplan overview. From there, the viewer can zoom in and actually experience the home as if they were walking through in person. Through this innovative tool, the actual home is available to potential buyers right from the comfort of their own home on their computers, tablets or phones.DaiWoKan provides its users with an easy translation option on the site when viewing homes available for sale and rent. There they also provide information regarding the Chinese real estate market and information about the Chinese people and culture. DaiWoKan has been helping their clients navigate the real estate market between China and the United States since 2015. In that time, DaiWoKan has represented such iconic properties as:Michael Jackson’s Neverland RanchMichael Jordan’s Chicago EstateTommy Hilfiger’s New York City PenthouseBy using the latest innovations in technology, buyers from all over the world can now experience home listings as if they were there in person with DaiWoKan Reality home 3D/VR tours powered by Matterport.About DaiWoKan and Aerial Look and Matterport ProsDaiwokan has partnered with US-based Aerial Look to access Aerial Looks' current and future client base consisting of industry leading:✓ brokerages✓ builders✓ developers✓ property owners throughout the USAerial Look will enable their clients to feature United States based property listings in China on DaiWoKan.Aerial Look also works with DaiWoKan to facilitate any Matterport 3D/VR Spaces scanning requests for properties throughout the United States that originate on the DaiWoKan website.Aerial Look uses its current footprint accompanied by the foot print of other We Get Around Network Members (Map) to serve the 3D scanning needs of DaiWoKan's United States clients.

101: How to Create a Vanity URL; Bundle, Up-Sell or Gift?

Mashing Up a Vanity URL with WP3D Models Single Property Website; Make More Money
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Hi All,On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (GMT -4) on Monday (25 September 2017), I will show you how to buy a Vanity URL - such as www.703goldshorecourt.info ... and have it "point to" (redirect) to a Matterport Space 3D Tour - or better - a Single Property Website created with WP3D Models like this:https://gallery.we-get-around.com/3d-model/8080-jett-ferry-road-dunwoody-georgia/skinned/Plus, we'll talk about using Vanity URLs to help you get more business by either:✓ including in your bundle✓ offering as an optional extra✓ giftingWant to share your knowledge on this topic - or ask questions? Join the Virtual Studio Audience.Best,DanP.S. If you are not using vanity URLs, you are leaving (easy) money on the table: almost $50 per Matterport Space!

WP3D Models Version 3.0 with Founder/Developer Ross Peterson

How to seamlessly integrate Matterport + Google Street View (and WP3D Models FAQs)
 
Hi All,1. How does WP3D Models Wordpress Plugin Version 3.0 compare to Version 2.x?2. Why is WP3D Models an essential tool for every Matterport Service Provider?3. How can other 3D/360º/Google Street View Solutions be seamlessly integrated in WP3D Models?4. What are the Frequently Asked Questions about WP3D Models?WP3D Models Founder/Developer (and WGAN Forum Rockstar) Ross Peterson - @rpetersn - will discuss these questions - and much more - on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (pm ET) on Thursday, 7 September 2017.[Global Time Day converter (UTC-4)]We Get Around Forum Members can Join the Virtual Studio Audience to ask Ross questions directly. WGAN-TV Live at 5 airs weekdays at 5 pm on the front page of the We Get Around Network Forum. Related We Get Around Network Forum Discussions:✓ WP3D Models Version 3.0 Update✓ WP3D Models V.0 Blog Post - Model Base Types✓ WP3D Models: Models Base Types | Version 3.0✓ 20 Questions Live: WP3D ModelsBest,DanP.S. On future WGAN-TV Live at 5 programs, Ross will:✓ Demo WP3D Models for those just starting out✓ Demo WP3D Models for power users✓ Discuss benefits of using WP3D Models

Matterport Syndication: a Blessing or a Curse?

WGAN Founder Dan Smigrod Discusses His Concerns for Matterport Syndication (Content Distribution)
 
Hi All,As I understand it - and correct me if I am wrong - Matterport presently syndicates "our" Matterport Spaces 3D Tours to:✓ Realtor.com (see press release 30 March 2017)✓ The New York Times Real Estate Section (see press release 3 April 2017) [NY area only]And, Matterport has announced that more syndication alliances are in the works.While on the face of it, this seems like a blessing for Matterport Service Providers ...✓ more views✓ happier clients (more opportunities to help client success)... I have the following concerns:✓ Matterport Service Providers do not share in the revenue stream when "our" Matterport Spaces are licensed to 3rd parties✓ Matterport has not asked us for our permission to use "our" Matterport Spaces✓ Not all We Get Around Atlanta residential clients want their Matterport Spaces distributed (e.g. pocket listings)✓ We would like to up-sell this distribution opportunityWhile we have stopped including the address in our models within Matterport to help stop this use of our content without our permission, I wonder if the Pro2 GPS is a trojan horse: meaning, even if I do not specify the address, Matterport knows where the property was scanned.I recommend that Matterport take the following steps:1. Give Pros the option to opt-in to syndication by: 1) All models 2) model-by-model 3) by folder2. Revenue share with Matterport Service Providers Pro CommunityOne of the reasons that Matterport will explode (in a good way), is syndication. I could imagine that we when scan a restaurant, for example, Matterport will syndicate - license - "our" content to 3rd party platforms that:✓ book restaurants ✓ book meeting spaces✓ book event spaces✓ book film/TV production locations✓ book group dining locationsAdd to syndication, derivative works such as:✓ VR✓ 2D schematic floor plans✓ video✓ GIF✓ SQ FT And, you get the idea.Plus, there are - and likely will be - 3rd party platforms that we would love to license "our" Matterport Spaces 3D Tours and derivative works. So, we pay Matterport for our Camera and hosting and they make money licensing "our" Matterport Spaces 3D Tours.Fair?I could imagine that the next syndication announcement will be with Google Street View. I  Google Street View. Enabling us to publish to Google Street View is amazing and exciting and increases the value of the Matterport Camera to us 10 fold, BUT I don't want "our" models published to Google Street View unless We Get Around gives permission.I  Matterport. Sometimes Matterport makes it hard to  ...If Matterport fails to enable Matterport Service Providers to opt-in/opt-out and share in revenue for the use of "our" Matterport Spaces - and derivative works - this will create an opportunity for other Camera/Platform companies in the 3D-VR-360º space to win-over the Pro Community. Their pitch? Revenue Share!What are your thoughts about Matterport syndication?Best,DanMatterBaby-in-ChiefP.S. This topic was inspired by discussions elsewhere in the Forum about Matterport using "your" Matterport Spaces in Realtor.com without their permission. If you wrote on this topic, please PM me the discussions so that I can added "Related Forum Posts" ....Related Discussions in the We Get Around Network Forum✓ Realtor.com Listings add Matterport Spaces✓ NYT Real Estate Debuts Virtual Reality Tours✓ Why I am the MatterBaby-in-Chief

3 of 40+ Reasons to Join WGAN as a Basic, Standard or Premium Member

WGAN Founder Dan Smigrod Chats About Helping Members Succeed Faster with Essential Tools
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FREE! Sample Forms Library for Matterport Service Providers

Staging Guidelines, License Agreement, Property Release Form, Non-Disclosure Agreement, More
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Access to the We Get Around Network Forum Sample Forms Library is free for WGAN Forum Members. Simply contribute at least one of your business forms – any language – to the WGAN Forum Sample Forms Libraryto receive the password.The WGAN Sample Forms Library includes 50+ Forms (in English), plus additional forms in other languages, as of today (Monday, 25 June 2018)We Get Around Forum Sample Forms Library✓ Aerial Pre-Flight Checklist✓ Agreement Between Photographer and Client✓ Agreement Between Photographer and Client (Event)✓ Blog Post✓ Calculator✓ Invoices (many)✓ Job Check List✓ Licensing Agreement✓ Marketing Plan✓ MatterTag Order / Instruction Form✓ Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)✓ Person Release Form for Photography✓ Presentation Deck✓ Property Release Forms for Photography✓ Quotes (many)✓ Real Estate Photography Contracts (various)✓ Service Level Agreement✓ Staging Guidelines (many)✓ Terms and Conditions✓ Video: 'Walking Around' Tips✓ Virtual Reality - VR User InstructionsLanguages | (All Languages Welcome)✓ Arabic✓ English (most of the Forms)✓ French✓ Portuguese✓ SpanishPlease Private Message (PM) to say that you would like to email me one of your forms to get the password to the WGAN Forum Sample Forms Library.Best,Dan

CUPIX for Newbies: a Matterport Alternative Platform

Are you looking for a Matterport alternative? How CUPIX Compares to Matterport
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Hi All,Are you looking for a Matterport alternative? How does CUPIX compare to Matterport?CUPIX enables you to create 3D Tours with any 360º Camera and processing the images using computer vision technology to create a 3D walking experience like a Matterport 3D Tour.It's free while it is in Beta.On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EST | GMT -5) today, Tuesday, 21 November 2017, CUPIX Director of Sales Scott Anderson will demo and discuss CUPIX for Newbies (and share some new features). Plus, I will ask Scott how CUPIX compares Matterport.I anticipate that Scott will use the 360º photos that I shot at a hotel on Friday with an Insta360 One Camera to show and tell how to create a tour with CUPIX.CUPIX will be targeting these markets:✓ Real Estate Marketing✓ Construction SitesThe CUPIX Marketing Video says:✓ 20x Cheaper to start [than using a 3D scanner [like Matterport]✓ 10x faster to captureFeatures include:✓ overlays (annotation such as measurements)✓ viewers of the model can make their own measurementsHow CUPIX Works (from the CUPIX website):Shoot 360º Photos – Take photos of the interior of a building with [any] off-the-shelf 360-degree camera. It only takes about 2~10 seconds at each location.Upload – Upload 360-degree photos to our cloud server, and then you are done capturing the scene. It sorts out camera locations and computes the 3D geometry.Customize – Finalize the 3D virtual tour to make it best serve your business using our Online Editor. You can custom brand the Web Player with your company logo.Share – Share the 3D virtual tour with collaborators and publish it to the world instantly. Allow viewers to measure actual dimensions in the Web Player.In addition to asking Scott – CUPIX versus Matterport – what else should I ask @scott_cupix ...?Best,DanP.S. Here are WGAN Forum discussion tagged: CUPIX

KoaWare Co-Founder Kristyn Roth on the bldr Platform

Real Estate Agent and Brokers: DIY Website Creation in Minutes via Templates
 
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Hi All,KoaWare co-Founder Kristyn Roth with demo and discuss bldr on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (pm ET today, Wednesday, 30 August 2017).bldr is new platform from KoaWare for easily, quickly and affordably creating real estate agent websites.Today's program will view bldr through the lens of real estate agents. WGAN-TV will be doing a separate episode looking at bldr through the lens of photographers/3rd party developers that provide websites for real estate agents.Join the Virtual Studio Audience to join the discussion.Best,Dan----More about bldr below ...
 
Check out the [b]bldr full press release here!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - KoaWare is excited to officially announce bldr, the most easy to use agent & broker website building platform specifically built for real estate. bldr focuses on instant customization through it’s directly editable, drag + drop platform; as opposed to rigid template based designs, and the constant back and forth between account managers, bldr provides a library of individual sections to custom create a great looking agent/broker website.The KoaWare team worked incredibly hard to create a fast, intuitive, and powerfully simple platform. We conducted an in-depth beta phase where we collected feedback, encountered issues, found opportunities, and channeled all of those learnings into building a bigger-better-faster-stronger platform.bldr allows agents and brokerages to take control of their brand and make changes in real time, as new business opportunities develop. It allows users to focus on creating original content and building their own personalized, digital branding.People visiting agent and broker websites are there to do their research. They want to find out who you are, what you do, and see your successes. Tell your story, share your message, and prove your worth to incoming leads.To learn more, visit learn.koaware.com!To schedule a demo please [Private Message @KoaWare

REALTOR-Broker George Kenner on using Video to Win Listings

Using Video to Get Real Estate Agents as Clients; plus, camera gear for video shoot and post
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@GlennTremain writes:
All the equipment a real estate agent would have to buy, then the $$$$ spent on training, etc.
Its something you need to bring up. It IS a value that no one talks about and if you don't then the negotiation goes to price between providers.This is no different than when you go and buy a car. You just want their best price but they show you the features and things that the other car doesn't have. If you bring your equipment let them see it and touch it and talk about what each does. That adds value that shows you have craftsmanship and not just a button pusher. Great closing tool as part of your presentation is you ask me. Thanks @GeorgeK

All Things 360 from the 2018 CES with 360Rumors.com Mic Ty

Round-up of all the 360º cameras announced at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show
 
Hi All,Thinking about buying a 360º camera?All Things 360 Cameras at the 2018 Consumer Electronic Show, is the topic for WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EST | GMT -5) on Thursday 1 February 2018 with 360Rumors.com Expert Mic Ty. (Mic owns and uses 40 360º cameras and panoramic heads).Mic has written over 1,800 articles on 360 cameras and VR on his blog 360rumors.com, which is known for its in-depth hands-on camera reviews.If you are thinking about buying a 360º camera, you'll want to watch on WGAN-TV Live at 5 before you do.Join the WGAN-TV Virtual Studio Audience to ask Mic questions directly.Learn more about Mic, his blog 360Rumors.com and 360º cameras below.Best,DanAbout Mic Ty and 360Rumors.comMic Ty is an experienced 360º shooter and is a consultant for:✓ 360 camera manufacturers✓ 360 accessory manufacturers✓ 360 software developersMic has written over 1,800 articles on 360 cameras and VR on his blog 360rumors.com, which is known for its in-depth hands-on camera reviews. Mic currently owns and uses 40 360º cameras and panoramic heads and uses his extensive experience to:✓ recommend 360º cameras✓ give tutorials on 360º camera techniques✓ help his readers with their 360-related questionsSampling of Recent 360Rumers.com Articles✓ Kandao Qoocam, a unique 360 camera that converts to a 3D camera ✓ Hands-on analysis of Insta360 Nano S ✓ GoPro Fusion review How to connect with Mic Ty and 360Rumors.com| Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | 360 Camera Facebook Group

Matterport Service Providers: RELA for Newbies

Single Property Website templates with Lead Generation; 1-Click Brochures, Flyers and Post Cards
 
Hi All,Are you a Matterport Service Provider searching for a lead generation, Single Property Website white-label platform for Matterport 3D Tours (and photos, videos and floor plans) that doesn't require Wordpress and can also (easily) generate flyers and brochures to help you differentiate your business?Rela Single Property Websites and 1-Click Flyers Platform is the topic for WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EST | GMT -5) on Thursday, 8 February 2018. Our guest on the show will be Newport Beach, CA based Rela CEO @MikeLand whom will demo and discuss the Rela platform with a focus on how Matterport Service Providers like you can differentiate your service provider business and make money by offering the white-label version of the Rela platform.✓ Demo Style 1✓ Demo Style 2 ✓ Demo Style 3✓ Demo Style 4✓ Demo Style 5✓ More Demo StylesRELA Features✓ Single Property Website templates with Lead Generation✓ Marketing tools such as: 1-Click Property Brochures✓ Mobile friendly✓ Real-time analytics and lead management✓ Automated Reporting (send scheduled visitor reports to clients (or team Members)✓ Lead Capture built-in CRM for tracking and managing leads✓ Option to purchase vanity URLs built-in✓ Use your domain name✓ Advanced analytics (pave views, visitor counts, social referrals)✓ Unlimited photos✓ Unlimited videos✓ SEO built-in✓ royalty free music ✓ Cloud Hosted (does not require Wordpress)✓ Google Maps integrationBest,DanP.S. Join the Virtual Studio Audience to ask Rela CEO Mike Land questions during the show.| Rela Website | Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | WGAN Forum @MikeLand | Rela is a WGAN Premium Member |

CUPIX 3D Tour Platform: AEC Construction Documentation

Split Screen: Compare 3D Tour to the BIM Model; 3D Tour Compared to 3D Tour (progress visualization)
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Hi All,I had a chance to preview a new CUPIX solution for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) space this week.In one word, I describe it as "Magical" ... ✓ 3D Tour with integrated, interactive floor plan✓ Ability to compare 3D Tours in a split panel at two different points in time✓ Ability to compare 3D Tour vs Revit 3D BIM model in a split panel.Learn more on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET | GMT -4) on Thursday, 19 April 2018[/b]. with CUPIX Director of Sales Scott Anderson (@scott_cupix) - whom has appeared on WGAN-TV twice before (see above videos) - and CUPIX Head of Product Strategy Paul Collart (@pcollart) whom together will demo and discuss this unique new - "Magical" - CUPIX solution.This is a "must watch" WGAN-TV show for:1. Matterport Service Providers – seeking additional ways to leverage your expertise in 3D Tour capture2. Google Street View Pros – seeking additional ways to leverage your expertise in 3D Tour capture3. AEC Executives – seeking solutions to making money, saving money, time and improving workflow4. Anyone thinking about buying a Matterport Camera specifically for AEC opportunities"In order to showcase the new feature, we've collected 360 photos over 6 weeks at a construction site to create virtual tours which can be compared against each other and against the 3D BIM (Revit) model," said Scott in an email to me this week offering the preview.I could imagine that when CUPIX presents this solution at the 2018 SPAR3D Expo & Conference (June 5-7, 2018 in Anaheim, CA) that CUPIX will WOW the AEC audience (whom will immediately want to find 3D Tour photographersthat can deliver this solution).If you are in the AEC space - Join the Virtual Studio Audience – to join the discussion and ask Scott questions.Thanks for tuning in.Best,DanP.S. This demo on WGAN-TV Live at 5 will be the first public dedicated demo on AEC with CUPIX.

Leica BLK360 + Matterport Mashup with MSP Metroplex 360 in Dallas

What's it like to use the BLK360 with Matterport? Learning curve? Capture Workflow? Demo and discussion
 
Hi All,✓ What's it like to use a Leica Geosystems BLK360 Imaging Laser Scanner mashed up with Matterport?✓ What's the learning curve for a Matterport Pro to use the Leica BLK360?✓ What's the capture workflow of BLK360 + Matterport?These are some of the questions that I will ask @Metroplex360 Founder Chris Hickman on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET | GMT -4) on Friday, 20 April 2018. Chris has a BLK360 on loan and is taking it for a spin this week and next week and sharing his Matterport + BLK360 experience with us.If you are shooting Matterport for Architects or Engineers in the Construction (AEC) Space - or want to - you will want to watch this episode of WGAN-TV Live at 5. Better yet: Join the Virtual Studio Audience to join the discussion and ask Chris your questions.When Matterport completes its beta testing of Matterport + Leica BLK360, will you be ready to leverage your Matterport expertise to scale your business in the AEC Space? I could imagine that it will take just one or two large-scale AEC projects to pay for investing (or renting) a Leica BLK360 camera.Leica Geosystems and Matterport announced their partnership on 26 September 2017. There have been many discussions in the We Get Around Network Forum about the BLK360 Camera since then.Can't watch the show live or join the virtual studio audience? What questions should I ask Chris?I could imagine that Matterport and Leica will complete their beta testing in time for the 2018 SPAR3D Expo & Conference (June 5-7, 2018 in Anaheim, CA). I could imagine that Matterport and Leica will WOW the AEC audience with a demo and presentation (whom will immediately want to find 3D Tour photographers that can deliver this solution).I will be reporting for WGAN-TV from SPAR3D.Best,Dan

Matterport + Leica BLK360 + Multivista = Construction Documentation

Subject Matter Experts on BLK360 and Multivista take us through the Matterport Integration in the AEC Space
 
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Hi All,Want to learn more about:✓ Leica Geosystems BLK360?✓ Multivista construction documentation services (include using Matterport and the BLK360)✓ BLK360 + Matterport + MultivistaLeica Geosystems and Multivista are both divisions of Hexagon AB.✓ Matterport and Hexagon’s Multivista Partner to Introduce Next Generation of Immersive 3D Media in Construction DocumentationAnd, On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET | GMT -4) on Friday, 27 April 2018, our guests are:✓ Brian K. Smith, a Subject Matter Expert on the BLK360 (Product Manager of Emerging Technologies for Multivista and Technologist of Leica Geosystem)✓ Zamon Kingi, Director of Franchise Sales for MultiVistaBrian will be speaking about the BLK360, Matterport and MultiVista integration. Zamon will be speaking about MultiVista.In August 2017, Matterport announced: ✓ Matterport and Hexagon’s Multivista Partner to Introduce Next Generation of Immersive 3D Media in Construction DocumentationAnd, just recently (April 2018), Matterport announced a public beta testing of Leica Geosystems and MatterportI encourage you to Join Virtual Studio Audience to ask your questions for Brian and Zamon directly.Best,Dan

Grocery Store? Best Practices for Matterport Scanning

How this Matterport Service Provider solved various challengers scanning Grocery Stores
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Hi All,
On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET | GMT -4) today, Tuesday, 14 November 2017 ...Scanning a Santa Barbara Grocery Store with Liz McDermott (@Lizzg)✓ best practices✓ what not to do✓ scanning workflowWhether you are scanning grocery stories – or other large spaces with Matterport - this is a great learning opportunity.I look forward to learning with you from @LizzgBest,Dan

Getting Started with RELA: Single Property Website Service

Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy cloud-based solution. Also 1 click brochures, flyers and post cards to .pdf
 
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Hi All,Are you a Matterport Service Provider searching for a lead generation, Single Property Website white-label platform for Matterport 3D Tours (and photos, videos and floor plans) that doesn't require Wordpress and can also (easily) generate flyers and brochures to help you differentiate your business?Rela Single Property Websites and 1-Click Flyers Platform is the topic for WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EST | GMT -5) on Thursday, 8 February 2018. Our guest on the show will be Newport Beach, CA based Rela CEO @MikeLand whom will demo and discuss the Rela platform with a focus on how Matterport Service Providers like you can differentiate your service provider business and make money by offering the white-label version of the Rela platform.✓ Demo Style 1✓ Demo Style 2 ✓ Demo Style 3✓ Demo Style 4✓ Demo Style 5✓ More Demo StylesRELA Features✓ Single Property Website templates with Lead Generation✓ Marketing tools such as: 1-Click Property Brochures✓ Mobile friendly✓ Real-time analytics and lead management✓ Automated Reporting (send scheduled visitor reports to clients (or team Members)✓ Lead Capture built-in CRM for tracking and managing leads✓ Option to purchase vanity URLs built-in✓ Use your domain name✓ Advanced analytics (pave views, visitor counts, social referrals)✓ Unlimited photos✓ Unlimited videos✓ SEO built-in✓ royalty free music ✓ Cloud Hosted (does not require Wordpress)✓ Google Maps integrationBest,DanP.S. Join the Virtual Studio Audience to ask Rela CEO Mike Land questions during the show.| Rela Website | Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | WGAN Forum @MikeLand | Rela is a WGAN Premium Member |
 

How to Create 360 Photos with Your Smartphone

Create better looking 360º photos than a 1-click 360º camera with the camera that's in your pocket.
 
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Hi All,Did you know that you can create awesome 360ºs with your smartphone with a rotator and wide-angle lens for under $100?On WGAN-TV Live at 5 this Thursday (19 July 2018), my guest is Dermandar (theVRkit) Founder Elie Gregoire Khoury (@egkhoury).In addition to a demo and a discussion, Elie will give us some (exciting) news.Even if you use a DSLR and a fish-eye lens to create 360ºs - you may not always be able to travel with your DSLR, fish-eye lens, tripod, etc. So, as the saying goes, the best camera is the camera that is always with you (and that would be your smartphone).Or, you may may be thinking about putting your toe in the 3D Tour water for less than a $100.Plus, you can use the 360ºs created with theVRkit with:✓ CUPIX 3D Tours (and also publish to Google Street View)✓ ThreeSixty Tours✓ Panoskin (to Google Street View)✓ iStagingI've know Elie for 5+ years. I look forward to visiting with him again and sharing theVRkit story.Thanks for joining the Virtual Studio Audience - or just tuning in.Best,DanP.S. WGAN Forum discussions tagged:✓ theVRkit✓ CUPIX✓ ThreeSixty Tours✓ Panoskin

Matterport 4Q17 Satisfaction and New Feature Survey

Dan Smigrod Gives Running Commentary About His Answers (4+ Hours? Yup! 2018 New Features!

WP3D Models WordPress Plugin for Newbies

Essential Tool for Matterport Service Providers: Single Property Websites: Create a Gallery, SEO on Steroids

Best Practices Shooting Photos of Residential Real Estate

 
A surprising, radically different yet easier workflow for shooting (and post production) of photos.
 
Hi All,
Our guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET | GMT -4) Wednesday, 18 July 2018 is PhotoAndVideoEdits.com Founder Colin Forte.If you want to offer photos, but do not want to learn how to edit photos; or, you are so busy editing that you are ready to outsource photo editing, this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for you.Colin will discuss:1. Best practices for shooting real estate photos 2. Best practices for editing real estate photos3. A discussion about how to make money offering photos for residential real estate4. A demo of how to upload photos to PhotoAndVideoEdits.comPhoto Editing✓ Use the default photo editing style preference (or your style preference)✓ Your preferences saved✓ 24 hour turnaround✓ Manually blended images✓ Window masking for superior window viewing✓ Replace overcast skies (where necessary)✓ Brown grass patches turned to green✓ TV’s and Monitors over-layered with images✓ Fire added to fireplaces✓ Vertical lines straightened✓ 24 Hour Turn-around Monday through FridaySpecial Offer for WGAN Forum Members✓ FREE! In addition to the 50 FREE Credits when you join, you will automatically receive an additional 50 FREE Credits in your 2nd full month of PhotoAndVideoEdits.com✓ WGAN Forum Welcome Message (as of 14 May 2018) includes how to receive this Membership Benefit (Join the WGAN Forum before 14 May 2018, simply Private Message @DanSmigrod for the how to receive. Please include in your Subject Line: WGAN Forum Benefit: PhotoAndVideoEdits.comSpecial Offer for WGAN Standard and Premium Members✓ FREE! 50 FREE Credits when you join and 35 FREE Credits each month for the following 11 months✓ Please see the WGAN Welcome Onboard Letter for the WGAN PhotoAndVideoEdits.com Order FormHow Much for Photo Editing?✓ 1 credit = 1 Photo edited✓ All unused credits rolloverOn a personal note, I have known Colin for years. Colin is super-passionate about creating PhotoAndVideoEdits.comto help you succeed faster.Best,DanPhotoAndVideoEdits.com | @Hometakes | @PhotoAndVideoEdits | LinkedIn | Twitter
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How to Make Money Shooting Google Street View for Free

Case Study: Discover Africa Group Director Andre Van Kets did it. Learn how from a Jedi Master.
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Hi All,Find out how to make money publishing to Google Street View on WGAN-TV Live - at a special time 1 pm ET (GMT -4) for this show - on Tuesday, 10 July 2018.Our guest will be Discover Africa Group Director Andre Van Kets (whom presented at the 2018 Google Street View Summit in Mountain View, CA in May 2018.Discover Africa Group took the lead to map all 19 South Africa National Parks (170 trails) using the Google Trekker in 2016. Discover Africa Group worked closely with South African Tourism, South Africa's official tourism site.Now that there are many 360º 1-click camera solutions - including the NCTech iSTAR Pulsar - for easily capturing reality and publishing to Google Street View, it's time to seriously consider how to make money publishing to Google Street View.And, while Discover Africa Group did not make cash directly from publishing to Google Street View, there are at least a dozen different ways this project help lead to new business for this South Africa based agency.You can watch the two videos (below) to get an overview of exactly what Discover Africa Group championed in South Africa.On WGAN-TV, we will focus on how Discover Africa Group made/makes money publishing to Google Street View. Discover Africa Group capturing and publish South Africa to Google Street View is a great Case Study that will help inspire you to think big: how to charge by the mile instead of the square foot.There are so many ways to make money publishing to Google Street View and in this show we will focus on the benefits of capturing local, state and national parks (and more) - for free - and then publishing this content to Google Street View for free - to make money.About Discover Africa Services✓ Discover Africa - For the luxury traveler looking for the ultimate African experience. Discover Africa makes sure you don’t miss a thing and come back relaxed at the same time. Every traveler's dream.✓ Drive South Africa - For the adventure seeker eager to travel Africa on their own steam. Drive South Africa has 14 years of car, 4×4 and camper experience making sure you get there with experience and reliability at your back.✓ Overlanding Africa - Overlanding means activities and groups and a lot of fun. Perfect for the 20-35 year old looking to explore Africa the ground up. Packed with adventure, experiences and friends.Source: Discover Africa Group websiteAbout Andre Van KetsAndre is co-founder and IT Director of Discover Africa Group. Andre heads up Web Development, Search and Online Marketing. Andre has been working in the online travel industry since 2002.Source: Linkedin---Are you ready to be inspired?Best,Dan
The We Get Around Network Forum is a free, online Community of 10,000+ Matterport Service Providers and Google Street View Trusted Photographers in 100+ Countries.

Best Practices Shooting Video of Residential Real Estate

A surprising, radically different - yet refreshing workflow - for shooting video to make more money.
 
Hi All,Our guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET | GMT -4) Wednesday, 20 June 2018 is PhotoAndVideoEdits.com Founder Colin Forte.If you want to offer video, but do not want to learn how to edit; or, you are so busy editing that you are ready to outsource video editing, this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for you.Colin will demo and discuss PhotoAndVideoEdits.com service for video editing.Specifically:1. Best practices for shooting real estate video to be edited by PhotoAndVideoEdits.com2. A demo of how to upload video to PhotoAndVideoEdits.com3. A discussion about how to make money offering video for residential real estate
Special Offer for WGAN Forum Members✓ FREE! In addition to the 50 FREE Credits when you join, you will automatically receive an additional 50 FREE Credits in your 2nd full month of PhotoAndVideoEdits.com✓ WGAN Forum Welcome Message (as of 14 May 2018) includes how to receive this Membership Benefit (Join the WGAN Forum before 14 May 2018, simply Private Message @DanSmigrod for the how to receive. Please include in your Subject Line: WGAN Forum Benefit: PhotoAndVideoEdits.comSpecial Offer for WGAN Standard and Premium Members✓ FREE! 50 FREE Credits when you join and 35 FREE Credits each month for the following 11 months✓ Please see the WGAN Welcome Onboard Letter for the WGAN PhotoAndVideoEdits.com Order FormOn a personal note, I have known Colin for years. Colin is super-passionate about creating PhotoAndVideoEdits.comto help you succeed faster.So, I am thrilled that the We Get Around Network is able to provide the special offers above for WGAN Forum Members and WGAN Standard and Premium Members. Colin will be my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Wednesday, 20 June 2018 doing a deep-dive demo and discussion of PhotoAndVideoEdits.comBest,DanPhotoAndVideoEdits.com | @Hometakes | @PhotoAndVideoEdits | LinkedIn | Twitter

How to Make Money with ThreeSixty Tours

Make your competition irrelevant with this business plan that leverages the ThreeSixty Tours platform.
 
Hi All,What's new with ThreeSixty.Tours?ThreeSixty.Tours Co-founders Ross Peterson and Lorenzo Gangi will be my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET | GMT -4) this Friday, 15 June 2018.ThreeSixty Tours is a platform to view and share one or more 360º photo spheres and 360º videos (via embedding) and additional content such as:✓ 360º photo spheres (panoramas) via embedding ✓ 360º videos via embedding (host 360º videos on YouTube or Vimeo)✓ Matterport Spaces 3D Tours✓ Videos✓ Photos✓ Shopping (eCommerce)✓ Text✓ Annotate and connect 360º panoramasRelated WGAN Forum Discussions:✓ New! ThreeSixty Tours: 360º Hosting Platform✓ WGAN Forum discussions tagged: ThreeSixty.ToursBest,Dan