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    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    380. WGAN-TV | Matterport Subscription Price Increase for All Customers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 13:54


    – How does the Matterport subscription price increase announced Tuesday, May 20, 2025 affect you? – If you are an existing Matterport customer, how can you delay the price increase for 12 months? – Are you charging for Hosting, Support and Maintenance? On this WGAN-TV Podcast -- on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 -- Guest Host Tom Sparks gives you an overview of the Matterport price increase and suggestions on how to delay the rate increase for 12 months and how to position recurring charges with your clients. [Tom is the Founder and CEO of ScanYourSpace, a division of Sparks Media Group]

    379. WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera T-Mount Tripod Adapter Teardown and Rebuild

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 25:24


    Are you a Matterport Service Provider wondering: ✓ What if you have an emergency with your Matterport Pro3 tripod mount? ✓ What if your brass pin version of the Matterport Pro3 T-Mount fails? ✓ How can you fix the Matterport Pro3 T-Mount in the field—or what should you do next? Stay tuned! On this WGAN-TV Podcast on Thursday, 22 May 2025 (above), our WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host is: ✓ Mike Vorce, Founder of MatterFix.io, Matterport-authorized repair center for the Pro3 Camera Our topic is: ✓ WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 T-Mount Adapter Teardown: Repair, Replace and Rebuild Mike gives a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of common damage scenarios for the Matterport Pro3 Camera and how to respond when your Matterport Pro3 Camera tripod adapter or core components fail—especially after a drop. What You'll Learn ✓ T-Mount Troubleshooting and Emergency Workarounds 1. What to do if the brass pin on your Matterport Pro3 T-Mount adapter breaks in the field. 2. Signs of instability or clicking—and whether the H-drive is to blame. 3. How to isolate issues between your tripod, mount, and the Pro3 hardware. ✓ Inside the Most Common Repairs 1. What happens inside the Pro3 Camera when it's dropped. 2. How to detect chassis damage, bent housings, and V-drive issues. 3. Which internal modules (like the LIDAR and RGB sensor) are most vulnerable. ✓ Fast Repairs, OEM Parts, and Warranty Protection 1. What's covered under warranty—and what's not. 2. Typical out-of-warranty repair costs ($600–$1,200). 3. How to ship your camera in, get a quote, and receive a one-year warranty on repairs. ✓ Extended Warranty and Accident Protection Plans 1. How to combine cleaning, recalibration, and accident coverage. 2. What's included in the $99, $199, and $299 service tiers. 3 Limitations of drop protection (e.g., excludes theft, fire, or loss). Why This Matters For Matterport Pro3 Camera owners, especially professional photographers and 3D capture providers: ✓ Understanding hardware risks helps minimize downtime ✓ Emergency response tips can save a shoot from failing ✓ Knowing how to quickly access expert repairs protects your investment ✓ Optional extended warranty and protection plans add peace of mind Among the Questions Mike Answers ✓ What's the difference between in-warranty and out-of-warranty repairs? ✓ What signs indicate your chassis, H-drive, or V-drive are damaged? ✓ Is your camera still usable if the screen won't power on—but the Wi-Fi works? ✓ How long does it take to get your camera back once it's sent in? ✓ How can MatterFix.io help you plan for worst-case scenarios? Got Follow-Up Questions for Mike? ✓ Visit: www.MatterFix.io ✓ Email: info@MatterFix.io ✓ Post below ✓ Subscribe on YouTube: @MatterFix Thanks again to Mike Vorce of MatterFix.io for sharing expert insights! Best, Dan

    378. WGAN-TV — Matterport Pro3 Camera: What's Inside and How It Works

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 11:53


    ✓ What's inside a Matterport Pro3 Camera? ✓ How does a Matterport Pro3 Camera work? ✓ What if you hear a clicking sound coming from your Pro3? Stay tuned! On this WGAN-TV Podcast on Thursday, 15 May 2025 (above), our WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host is: ✓ Mike Vorce, Founder of MatterFix.io, a Matterport-authorized service center for the Pro3 Camera Our topic is: WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera: What's Inside and How It Works Mike gives an inside look at the Matterport Pro3 Camera—from chassis to LiDAR—and explains how the camera components work together to create 3D data. He also covers what to look for if your camera is making unexpected sounds or not functioning properly. What You'll Learn ✓ Key Internal Components of the Pro3 1. The role of the chassis, motherboard, battery box, and power board 2. Why GPS is built into the Pro3—and when it prevents scanning 3. What makes the Livox Mid-40 LiDAR module and V-drive essential for 3D accuracy ✓ Warning Signs and Common Failures 1. How a bent chassis disrupts LiDAR alignment 2. When a noisy or clicking V-drive signals bearing damage 3. Why clicking from the H-drive may require service—even if the camera still works ✓ Repair Process at MatterFix.io 1. What's covered under warranty and what's considered out-of-warranty 2. Simple shipping instructions and how to request a prepaid label 3. One-day turnaround and warranty on all repairs for one year ✓ Minimal Downtime, Maximum Reliability 1. How the modular design keeps parts working efficiently together 2. Why MatterFix.io's shipping rates and support make service easy 3. What to do if your screen won't power up—but the camera still broadcasts Wi-Fi Why This Matters If you rely on your Matterport Pro3 Camera for your business, understanding how it works—and what goes wrong when it's damaged—helps you: ✓ Minimize downtime ✓ Avoid recurring damage ✓ Know when to send it in for repair ✓ Explain potential issues to your clients Among the Questions Mike Answers ✓ What happens inside the camera when it's dropped? ✓ What causes unstable errors or motor clicking? ✓ How do LiDAR and V-drive work together to build 3D models? ✓ Can you keep using the camera if just one part seems off? ✓ How does MatterFix.io support fast, reliable repairs? Got Follow-Up Questions for Mike? ✓ Visit: www.MatterFix.io ✓ Email: info@MatterFix.io ✓ Post below ✓ Subscribe on YouTube: @MatterFix For all WGAN-TV Podcast episodes ✓ Visit: www.WGAN-TV.com ✓ Or search “WGAN-TV” in your favorite podcast app Thanks again to Mike Vorce of MatterFix.io for sharing his expertise! Best, Dan

    377. WGAN-TV | Top 8 Most Common Matterport Pro3 Camera Repairs at MatterFix.io

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 17:26


    ✓ Have you dropped your Matterport Pro3 Camera? ✓ What if your Matterport Pro3 Camera has a clicking noise? ✓ How much does it cost to repair a Matterport Pro3 Camera? Stay tuned! On this WGAN-TV Podcast on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (above), our WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host is: ✓ Mike Vorce, Founder of MatterFix.io, a Matterport-authorized service center for the Pro3 Camera Our topic is: WGAN-TV | Top 8 Most Common Matterport Pro3 Camera Repairs at MatterFix.io Mike breaks down the most frequent issues MatterFix.io sees with the Matterport Pro3 Camera—from damaged chassis and bent housings to clicking sounds and V-drive failures—plus how they diagnose and fix them. What You'll Learn ✓ Most Common Damage Scenarios 1. The impact of dropping the Pro3 Camera—bent chassis, cracked housings, and misaligned internals 2. How a noisy or wobbly V-drive indicates internal damage 3. What a clicking sound during rotation could mean about the H-drive ✓ Diagnosing in the Field 1. How to test for T-Mount or tripod-related errors 2. Identifying H-drive vs. external mounting issues 3. What to do if your screen won't light up—but the camera still connects via Wi-Fi ✓ Repair Costs and Warranty Coverage 1. What's covered under Matterport's warranty—and what's not 2. Common out-of-warranty repair costs ($600–$1,200) 3. How to bundle cleaning, recalibration, and a one-year drop protection plan for $299 ✓ MatterFix.io Services & Turnaround Time 1. One-day turnaround in most cases 2. One-year warranty on all repairs 3. Discounted shipping via prepaid labels Why This Matters If you own a Matterport Pro3 Camera, this WGAN-TV Podcast helps you: ✓ Identify repair needs before they worsen ✓ Understand your warranty options ✓ Prepare for quick and affordable repairs ✓ Minimize downtime with rapid turnaround Among the Questions Mike Answers ✓ What causes the “unstable” error? ✓ Is clicking always a reason to send the camera in? ✓ How do you test if your V-drive is damaged? ✓ When is it safe to continue scanning—and when should you stop? ✓ How does accident protection work? Got Follow-Up Questions for Mike? ✓ Visit: www.MatterFix.io ✓ Email: info@MatterFix.io ✓ Post below ✓ Subscribe on YouTube: @MatterFix For all WGAN-TV Podcast episodes ✓ Visit: www.WGAN-TV.com ✓ Or search “WGAN-TV” in your favorite podcast app Thanks again to Mike Vorce of MatterFix.io for sharing his expertise!

    376. WGAN-TV | Mastering Matterport Merge Tool (Beta): How to Combine Interior & Exterior Scans!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 9:46


    Are you wondering: ✓ How to use the Matterport Merge Tool? ✓ When to use Auto-Align vs. Manual Align? ✓ How long it takes to process the merged model? Stay tuned! On this WGAN-TV Podcast (above), our WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host is: ✓ Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of ScanYourSpace, a division of Sparks Media Group @ScanYourSpace Our topic is: ✓ WGAN-TV | Mastering Matterport Merge Tool (Beta): How to Combine Interior & Exterior Scans! Tom walks through how to merge two Matterport models: a scan of a Baskin-Robbins interior and a separate scan of the exterior plus 360s—using Matterport's new Merge Tool (Beta) in Workshop. Watch as he demonstrates the step-by-step workflow, shares tips on alignment, and reveals the final results the next day. What You'll Learn Here's what we cover during this WGAN-TV Podcast: ✓ When and Why to Use the Merge Tool • Ideal use cases for merging separate scans (interior + exterior). • Why photographers may shoot spaces in separate sessions and need to merge. ✓ How the Merge Tool Works (Beta) • Step-by-step demo using Matterport Workshop. • When Auto-Align fails—and how to fix it manually. • Previewing, rotating, and positioning models for alignment. • What the processing stage involves and what to expect after submitting. ✓ Post-Merge Review & Lessons Learned • What worked well and what to watch for (e.g., 360º bubble limitations). • How entry and exit points between merged models may behave. • Importance of open pathways (like doors) for seamless navigation. ✓ Pro Tips for Success • Why you may want to trim the final model. • When not to expect perfect walk-through transitions. • Best practices for communicating merge limitations to clients. Why This Matters For Matterport Service Providers, the Merge Tool (Beta): ✓ Expands creative possibilities by combining separate captures ✓ Makes hybrid indoor/outdoor tours easier to deliver ✓ Saves time and adds value by connecting previously disconnected scans Among the Questions Tom Answers: ✓ Can you align outdoor and indoor scans if the door was closed? ✓ What are the limitations of 360º navigation in merged models? ✓ What happens to the original models after merging? ✓ How long does the merging process actually take? Got Follow-Up Questions for Tom? ✓ Visit: www.SparksMediaGroup.com ✓ Learn more: www.ScanYourSpace.com ✓ Post below in the We Get Around Network Forum ✓ Subscribe on YouTube: @SparksMediaGroup Best, Dan

    374. WGAN-TV: Matterport Pro3 Camera-Understanding the Three T-Mount Adapters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 12:51


    WGAN-TV: Matterport Pro3 Camera-Understanding the Three T-Mount Adapters Summary for Matterport Service Providers Using a Pro3 Camera In this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast, Matterport Pro3 expert Mike Vorce of MatterFix.io breaks down the key differences among the three known versions of the Matterport Pro3 T-Mount tripod adapters. He identifies two official versions—both with stainless steel pins—with the latest version distinguished by a flat section near the clasp. These are considered safe for regular use. However, Mike issues a strong warning about a third, unofficial version featuring a brass pin and internal screw prone to failure. This version, believed to be a beta unit that escaped destruction and is now circulating via sites like eBay, can jam inside the camera and potentially damage the mount or camera internals. Mike also provides practical guidance on identifying T-Mount issues in the field, including what to do if your mount is stuck or you encounter an “unstable” error during scanning. He explains how to assess mount tension, alignment, and grab-arm function, and even offers a basic adjustment tutorial using a T15 Torx tool. Importantly, he emphasizes proper seating of the mount to avoid scan errors or hardware damage. If problems persist, Mike recommends swapping out the T-Mount or tripod to isolate the issue—or reaching out to MatterFix.io for expert repair. For techs using or buying secondhand gear, this video is a must-watch to avoid costly downtime caused by a defective tripod adapter. --- Transcript available in the We Get Around Network Forum www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com

    243-WGAN-TV-iGUIDE Releases Enhanced Premium Floor Plans: Furniture, Fixtures, Appliances, Objects and Cabinets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:45


    WGAN-TV-iGUIDE Releases Enhanced Premium Floor Plans: Furniture, Fixtures, Appliances, Objects and Cabinets Are you an existing iGUIDE Service Provider wondering: ✓ What's new with iGUIDE Premium Floor Plans? ✓ How furniture, fixtures, appliances, and cabinetry are now automatically included? ✓ How these enhancements help your clients better understand how a space “lives and flows”? Stay tuned! On this WGAN-TV Podcast 5 pm ET Wednesday, 7 May 2025 (above), our WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host is: ✓ Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of ScanYourSpace, a division of Sparks Media Group @ScanYourSpace Our topic is: WGAN-TV | iGUIDE Enhanced Premium Floor Plans: Now with Furniture, Fixtures, and More Tom demos how iGUIDE's latest update to Premium Floor Plans brings a whole new level of visual storytelling to residential and commercial listings. What You'll Learn Here's what we cover during this WGAN-TV Podcast: ✓ Enhanced Visualization with Furniture and Objects 1. How iGUIDE Premium Floor Plans now display beds, sofas, tables, chairs—even garage cars and server racks. 2. Why showing real furniture in floor plans helps buyers understand scale, flow, and layout. ✓ What's Included – and What's Not 1. The difference between iGUIDE's Enhanced Floor Plans and virtual staging. 2. What objects are automatically shown (and which can be hidden). 3. How to request object edits (and what costs may apply). ✓ Agent Value and Buyer Confidence 1. How Enhanced Floor Plans help reduce buyer uncertainty and increase engagement. 2. Why floor plans with furniture may reduce “tire kickers” and increase serious buyer interest. ✓ Tools, Workflow, and Best Practices 1. Step-by-step demo of how to toggle objects on or off. 2. How to use iGUIDE's Edit View to customize floor plan appearance for client preferences. 3. Tips on communicating the value of Enhanced Floor Plans to agents. Why This Matters For real estate photographers and iGUIDE Service Providers, these Enhanced Premium Floor Plans: ✓ Offer added value at no additional cost ✓ Improve client satisfaction and marketing effectiveness ✓ Make your services stand out in a competitive market Among the Questions Tom answers: ✓ What objects are currently supported — and what's coming next? ✓ How does iGUIDE determine object placement in each scan? ✓ Can these enhancements be used in commercial, retail, or industrial properties too? ✓ How should photographers pitch this new feature to agents and brokers? Got Follow-Up Questions for Tom? ✓ Visit: www.SparksMediaGroup.com ✓ Learn more: www.ScanYourSpace.com ✓ Post below. ✓ Subscribe on YouTube: @SparksMediaGroup Best, Dan

    373-WGAN-TV | Jellypod AI Podcast Studio: Research, Write and Voice a Customizable Podcast in Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 69:51


    Save 15% on Your First Year with This Link! Jellypod AI Podcast Studio Website https://WGAN.info/jellypod --- Are you wondering how to: ✓ Quickly generate high-quality podcast episodes about your real estate photography business? ✓ Use AI to research, script, and voice your podcast in minutes using local real estate news and client websites as content sources? ✓ Customize podcast style, tone, and delivery to match your brand and attract new real estate clients? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 PM ET) on Thursday, 27 March 2025, our guest is: ✓ Jason Alafgani, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Jellypod Our topic is: ✓ WGAN-TV | Jellypod AI Podcast Studio: Research, Write and Voice a Customizable Podcast in Minutes Jason will guide us through how real estate photographers can use Jellypod's AI-powered platform to create engaging, professional-quality podcasts. For example, podcasts can showcase: 1. local real estate news (local media releases) 2. feature client success stories (client website) 3. highlight virtual tour services to help agents/brokers win more and bigger premium listings (your website) What You'll Learn Here is what we will cover during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show: ✓ AI-Powered Podcast Creation 1. How Jellypod streamlines podcast production using AI-driven research, scriptwriting, and voice synthesis. 2. How real estate photographers can use Jellypod to turn their clients' websites into podcast content to promote listings. ✓ Customization and Branding 1. How Jellypod allows real estate photographers to adjust podcast style, tone, and delivery for a unique, branded experience. 2. The importance of using AI voices that match the personality of your brand. ✓ Efficiency and Automation 1. How Jellypod enables you to produce multiple podcast episodes in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods. 2. The benefits of AI-assisted content creation for busy real estate photographers looking to market their services. ✓ Real-World Applications 1. I will play an except from a podcast episode I created with Jellypod and talk about the experience 2. How to leverage AI-generated podcasts to educate potential clients about the value of virtual tours and real estate photography. Why This Matters For real estate photographers, AI-driven podcasting offers a way to: ✓ Generate high-quality content that positions your company as local real estate marketing experts. ✓ Promote their virtual tour services in an engaging and automated way. ✓ Save time and effort while maintaining a consistent content marketing strategy. Among the Questions I'll Ask Jason Alafgani: Podcast Creation Process Q: How does Jellypod transform a real estate marketing idea into a fully produced podcast episode? Q: How can you modify the AI-generated script and voice to match your branding and style? Customization and Branding Q: How can real estate photographers use Jellypod to highlight their virtual tours and photography services? Q: Are there options for integrating AI-generated podcasts into their website or social media? Industry Applications Q: How can you use Jellypod to generate other types of real estate content, such as client testimonials or market reports? Future Innovations Q: What's next for Jellypod? Q: Are there plans for additional AI voice enhancements? Q: How do you see AI impacting the future of real estate marketing and podcasting?

    372. WGAN-TV | Matterport + SIMLAB SIM-ON + IBM Maximo = Maximo Vision for Asset Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 62:29


    Are you wondering how to: ✓ Use Matterport digital twins to enhance enterprise asset management? ✓ Leverage SIMLAB SIM-ON to integrate IoT data, task management, and 3D visualization? ✓ Combine these tools with IBM Maximo to optimize maintenance and operational workflows? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 PM Poland Time / 11 am ET) on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, our guests are: ✓ Michał Szopa, SIMLAB SIM-ON Product Owner and Project Manager ✓ Maciej Guzek, AIUT Product Manager Our topic is: ✓ WGAN-TV | Matterport + SIMLAB SIM-ON + IBM Maximo = Maximo Vision for Asset Management Michał and Maciej will guide us through how SIMLAB SIM-ON transforms Matterport digital twins into powerful tools for facilities and asset management by seamlessly integrating with IBM Maximo. Learn how IoT data, historical timelines, and task management can be visualized and managed in a Matterport digital twin for increased efficiency and cost savings. What You'll Learn Here is what we will cover during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show: ✓ Asset Management 1. How SIMLAB SIM-ON adds IoT monitoring, asset data, and maintenance scheduling directly into Matterport models. 2. Why combining Matterport and IBM Maximo creates a holistic asset management ecosystem. ✓ IoT Integration 1. How SIMLAB SIM-ON integrates live IoT data, such as energy consumption or temperature readings, into Matterport 3D digital twins. 2. The value of visualizing IoT data in real-time to improve decision-making and reduce downtime. ✓ Task and Issue Management 1. Streamlining maintenance workflows with the SIMLAB SIM-ON task management tools. 2. How to track and resolve issues with location-specific tickets in Matterport digital twins. ✓ Historical Timeline Analysis 1. Using SIMLAB SIM-ON to review past asset states and maintenance actions for reliability-centered maintenance. 2. How the timeline feature supports better planning and root cause analysis. ✓ Real-World Examples 1. Michał will showcase practical use cases, including how enterprises are combining Matterport, SIMLAB SIM-ON, and IBM Maximo for smarter facilities management. Why This Matters For Matterport Service Providers and enterprise asset managers, integrating tools like SIMLAB SIM-ON and IBM Maximo is a game-changer. This episode will demonstrate how Matterport digital twins, IoT, and asset management platforms can work together to: ✓ Reduce costs and downtime. ✓ Improve collaboration and decision-making. ✓ Provide a more intuitive and visual approach to managing complex facilities and assets. Among the questions I'll Ask Michał and Maciej: Integration Q: How does SIMLAB SIM-ON integrate with IBM Maximo and Matterport? Q: Which industries are seeing the most benefit from this combination? IoT Use Cases Q: What types of IoT data are most commonly integrated with SIMLAB SIM-ON? Q: How does real-time IoT visualization help with predictive maintenance? Maintenance Management Q: How does the SIMLAB SIM-ON task manager improve efficiency compared to traditional methods? Q: What's the value of using Matterport digital twins for maintenance tracking? Challenges and Solutions Q: What challenges do enterprises face when implementing SIMLAB SIM-ON? Q: How does SIMLAB help users scale their asset management strategies? Future Innovations Q: What's next for SIMLAB SIM-ON in the world of asset management? Q: Are there plans for deeper AI integrations or additional features? Learn More ✓ SIMLAB ✓ SIMLAB SIM-ON ✓ IBM Maximo ✓ Matterport

    371. WGAN-TV | Will Real Estate Drone Photography be Replaced by NOVI Space Intelligence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 61:18


    Are you wondering: ✓ If real estate images via satellite could replace drone photos? ✓ If satellite images may solve the problem when properties are located in a no fly zone? ✓ If satellite images could be less than 24 hours old and be super-affordable? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 PM ET) on Thursday, 6 March 2025, our guest is: ✓ Dr. Michael Bartholomeusz, Chief Executive Officer of NOVI NOVI is a Space AI infrastructure company deploying multi-sensor edge-processing satellites for Earth Observation (EO) coupled to a full-stack data/algorithm/intelligence management platform VISTAsat™. This space AI marketplace provides open-access to its satellite network, enabling companies/governments/developers to harness real-time space-based sensors, processors and intelligence thereby driving down cost, accelerating innovation, creating new use-cases and redefining how industries leverage EO. Our topic is: ✓ Will Real Estate Drone Photography be Replaced by NOVI Space Intelligence? Dr. Bartholomeusz will share insights into how the NOVI multi-sensor edge-processing satellites and VISTAsat™ AI marketplace may affect real estate photographers and digital property marketing. What You'll Learn Here's what we will cover during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show: Space-Based Real Estate Imaging ✓ How the NOVI satellite technology captures property and land data. ✓ The advantages and limitations of satellite-based property imaging. AI-Driven Earth Observation for Real Estate ✓ How the NOVI AI-powered VISTAsat™ platform processes satellite data for actionable insights. ✓ The potential of space-based intelligence for real estate photographers. Cost and Scalability ✓ How the NOVI satellite solutions compare in cost to traditional drone-based real estate imaging. ✓ The scalability of the NOVI system for residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. New Use Cases in Real Estate and Beyond ✓ How space-based AI may help real estate professionals with land assessments, risk analysis, and property monitoring. ✓ How real estate photographers that offer drone photography may benefit from real-time satellite intelligence. Why This Matters For real estate photographers, drone pilots, and industry professionals, space-based AI presents both opportunities and challenges. This episode will explore how satellite technology: ✓ Could complement—or even replace—traditional drone-based real estate imaging. ✓ Provides real-time, AI-enhanced insights at scale. ✓ Opens new revenue streams and applications beyond marketing photography. Among the questions I'll Ask Dr. Bartholomeusz: Technology & Innovation Q: How does the NOVI satellite technology compare to traditional drones for high-resolution property imaging? Q: What role does AI play in processing and analyzing the NOVI Earth Observation data? Use Cases for Real Estate Q: How can real estate agents and developers use satellite-based intelligence for property assessments? Market Disruption & Adoption Q: Could space-based imaging replace real estate drone photography, or will they coexist? Q: What industries outside of real estate will benefit from the NOVI satellite network? Cost & Accessibility Q: How does the NOVI pricing model compare to hiring a drone photographer for real estate listings? Q: What's the process for real estate professionals to access the NOVI imaging and analytics? Future of Space-Based AI Q: What's next for NOVI in advancing real estate intelligence from space? Q: How will AI and edge-processing evolve in satellite-based Earth Observation?

    370. WGAN-TV | Intro to Matterport + CAPTUR3D Heat Map Analytics and Tag Analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 71:04


    -- How can Heat Map Analytics reveal the most engaging areas within a Matterport tour? -- What insights can Tag Analytics provide about how visitors interact with Tags? -- How can these new analytics tools help Matterport Service Providers add more value for your clients? Stay tuned ... Join us on WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Thursday, 27 February 2025 for: ✔ WGAN-TV: Introduction to Matterport + CAPTUR3D Heat Map Analytics and Tag Analytics Our guest: ✔ CAPTUR3D Product Owner Alex Hitchcock (for PHORIA) | @AlexHitchcock In this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show, we'll explore the CAPTUR3D latest analytics updates, including Heat Maps Analytics and Tags Analytics, which provide powerful insights into user interactions within a Matterport digital twins. What You'll Learn NEW: Heat Map Analytics – Identify how visitors engage with each scan point and room in Matterport tours: ✔ Most-viewed rooms and scan points ✔ Time spent per room and scan ✔ Average scans/visits per session ✔ Percentage-based comparisons across rooms NEW: Tags Analytics – Gain insights into how users interact with Tags: ✔ Clicks and hovers on tags ✔ Content engagement tracking ✔ CSV data export for analysis & reporting Bonus: CSV Exports ✔ Easily download a detailed report of engagement metrics for in-depth analysis and team collaboration. Why This Matters For Matterport Service Providers, real estate professionals, and digital twin creators, the CAPTUR3D analytics tools provide data-driven insights to: ✔ Optimize tour layouts by understanding visitor engagement patterns ✔ Improve tag effectiveness by tracking content clicks and hovers ✔ Deliver more value to clients with quantifiable engagement reports Questions I'll Ask Alex ✔ How do Heat Maps Analytics enhance the way we analyze Matterport tour engagement? ✔ What trends have emerged from early CAPTUR3D Analytics data? ✔ How do Tags Analytics help businesses optimize their Mattertags & interactions? ✔ What industries benefit most from these advanced analytics tools? ✔ What's next for CAPTUR3D AI-driven insights and Matterport integrations? Exclusive Offer for WGAN Members Get $90 in free CAPTUR3D credits for high-quality floor plans & photo retouching via this special WGAN link! Must be used within first 30 days. Other questions that I should ask Alex during WGAN-TV Live at 5? Best, Dan About CAPTUR3D is an all-in-one 3D Virtual Tour Software & Management Platform. This powerful CMS enhances your Matterport Virtual Tours and streamlines your workflow. Get everything from Floor Plans to Virtual Staging and easily create eye-catching content for residential, commercial and cultural spaces. ✔ CAPTUR3D Website ✔ Matterport website

    371. Geo Week 2025: How 1,500+ Matterport Scans are Used by the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 22:45


    In this episode of the WGAN Forum Podcast, host Eric Marquette and the digital twin of We Get Around Network Founder and Managing Editor Dan Smigrod take a deep dive into how the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is leveraging cutting-edge technology, including 1,500+ Matterport scans, to enhance operations, sustainability, and efficiency. Recorded after Geo Week 2025 in Denver, this discussion explores how DFW is integrating digital twins, IoT sensors, and GIS mapping systems to streamline asset management and predictive maintenance. Geo Week 2025: A Firsthand Perspective Dan shares his experience at Geo Week, where three key sessions focused on DFW's digital transformation. As the fifth busiest airport in the world, handling millions of passengers and nearly 2,000 aircraft daily, DFW has embraced advanced technologies to maintain and improve operational efficiency. Matterport scans play a critical role in documenting infrastructure, integrating with digital twin platforms, and enhancing data-driven decision-making. Matterport's Role in DFW's Digital Twin Ecosystem The conversation highlights how Matterport is a cornerstone of DFW's approach to creating dynamic digital twins. These scans help: Document terminal spaces and key infrastructure Enhance predictive maintenance for assets like passenger boarding bridges and HVAC systems Provide technicians with unique URLs for scanned spaces, allowing direct visual access to rooms and assets Integrate IoT sensor data for real-time monitoring Dan speculates that DFW could potentially enhance these efforts by integrating SIMLAB SIM-ON, allowing Matterport scans to overlay additional datasets like BIM models, IoT sensor data, and maintenance records via IBM Maximo. Operational Benefits and Predictive Maintenance Matterport is revolutionizing asset management at DFW, eliminating the inefficiencies of traditional paper-based systems. The airport's digital twin ecosystem allows teams to visually inspect assets before on-site visits, reducing downtime and ensuring maintenance teams are equipped with the right tools. By integrating predictive analytics, DFW can foresee potential failures in critical systems like HVACs and boarding bridges before they happen, optimizing resources and reducing costs. Environmental Sustainability & Efficiency Gains A standout segment focuses on how DFW is leveraging digital tools, including Matterport, to enhance sustainability: Reducing aircraft fuel consumption: By optimizing gate docking procedures, ensuring proper ground connections, and minimizing auxiliary power use, American Airlines alone is projected to save up to $15 million annually in fuel costs. Stormwater management: Matterport scans help track stormwater outflows, ensuring contaminant-free water sources and integrating real-time IoT monitoring to prevent environmental damage. Optimizing landscape management: The scans provide a visual framework for monitoring airport surroundings, enabling proactive environmental protection. Looking Ahead: The Future of Digital Twins at DFW Dan and Eric discuss how DFW's integration of Matterport, GIS, and predictive analytics sets a precedent for airports worldwide. With potential advancements like SIMLAB SIM-ON and wearable mobile mapping (NavVis VLX 3), DFW is pushing the boundaries of infrastructure management. Final Thoughts & Call-to-Action DFW's approach demonstrates that digital transformation isn't just about convenience—it's about solving real-world challenges at scale. Listeners interested in learning more can visit: We Get Around Network Forum: www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com (search “Geo Week 2025”) Geo Week 2025: www.Geo-Week.com Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: www.DFWairport.com SIMLAB SIM-ON & SIMLAB STAGES: www.SIMLABinc.com The episode wraps up with a surprising AI twist: Dan reveals that his voice in this podcast is actually his digital twin, generated using three AI platforms—one for transcription, another for identifying Matterport-specific insights, and a third for outlining and scripting the show. As Eric sums it up: "Three different AI tools—and a human in the loop—to create this podcast. The future is here." --- For more on the AI tech and workflows for creating this podcast, go to: WGAN.INFO/DanSmigrod  

    366. SIMLAB WEEK | Day 6: Bonus Day: SIMLAB Integrations and the Future of AEC & Facility Management (Matterport, IBM Maximo, NETxAutomation, KNX, Schneider Electric)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 8:26


    Episode Title: "Bonus Day: SIMLAB Integrations and the Future of AEC & Facility Management (Matterport, IBM Maximo, NETxAutomation, KNX, Schneider Electric)" Description: Welcome to the bonus day of SIMLAB Week (Saturday, 25 January 2025)! In this special episode, we take an in-depth look at the integrations that make SIMLAB the ultimate solution for architects, engineers, construction professionals, and facility managers. Discover how these integrations serve as the glue that binds advanced tools and technologies, creating seamless workflows and unlocking new possibilities. Discover: ✓ How SIMLAB integrations enhance collaboration and efficiency in the AEC industry. ✓ The role of integrations in simplifying facility management operations. ✓ Forward-looking insights into how SIMLAB is shaping the future of digital twins. If you've been following along all week or just joining now, this bonus episode ties everything together, offering a comprehensive view of SIMLAB's potential to revolutionize your projects. Learn more: www.SIMLABinc.com www.SIM-STAGES.com www.SIM-ON.com Celebrate the finale of SIMLAB Week and explore how integrations drive innovation in AEC and facility management!

    365. SIMLAB WEEK | Day 5: SIMLAB Integrations: Transforming AEC and Facility Management with Matterport Digital Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 20:24


    Episode Title: "SIMLAB Integrations: Transforming AEC and Facility Management with Matterport Digital Twins" Description: Welcome to Day 5 of SIMLAB Week (Friday, 24 January 2025)! To wrap up this exciting series, we explore how SIMLAB integrations are elevating digital twins and revolutionizing workflows for AEC professionals and facility managers. This episode focuses on how these integrations bring unparalleled efficiency, collaboration, and insights to your projects. Discover: ✓ The transformative potential of SIMLAB integrations for Matterport digital twins. ✓ Enhanced workflows for AEC and enterprise facility management. ✓ Practical examples of how these tools are reshaping the industry. If you're ready to take your use of digital twins to the next level and integrate them seamlessly into your workflows, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. Learn more: www.SIMLABinc.com www.SIM-STAGES.com www.SIM-ON.com Don't miss the grand finale of SIMLAB Week—join us to explore the future of AEC and facility management!  

    364. SIMLAB WEEK | Day 4: Transformative Asset Management with IBM Maximo, Matterport, and SIMLAB SIM-ON

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 12:55


    Episode Title: "Transformative Asset Management with IBM Maximo, Matterport, and SIMLAB SIM-ON" Description: Welcome to Day 4 of SIMLAB Week (Thursday, 23 January 2025)! In today's episode, we dive into the powerful synergy of three transformative tools: IBM Maximo, Matterport, and SIMLAB SIM-ON. Together, they revolutionize the world of enterprise asset management, turning the challenges of managing complex data into streamlined and actionable insights. Discover: ✓ How Matterport's 3D models and SIMLAB SIM-ON enhance asset tracking. ✓ The integration of IBM Maximo for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. ✓ Practical use cases showcasing the potential of this powerful trio. For asset managers and industry professionals embracing digital transformation, this episode offers invaluable strategies to elevate your workflow and decision-making. Learn more: www.SIMLABinc.com www.SIM-STAGES.com www.SIM-ON.com Join us and see how this innovative combination can redefine asset management!

    363. SIMLAB WEEK | Day 3: SIMLAB SIM-ON + Matterport + NETxAutomation: Revolutionizing Building Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 14:50


    Episode Title: "SIMLAB SIM-ON + Matterport + NETxAutomation: Revolutionizing Building Management" Description: Welcome to Day 3 of SIMLAB Week (Wednesday, 22 January 2025)! Today's episode ventures into the future of building management with SIMLAB SIM-ON and its integration with Matterport and NETxAutomation. Imagine walking through a Matterport digital replica of your building—controlling lights, tracking assets, and even predicting maintenance—all within a 3D model.  Discover: ✓ How SIMLAB SIM-ON and NETxAutomation work together to streamline building operations. ✓ The potential of 3D models to revolutionize asset management and predictive maintenance. ✓ Real-world applications for enterprise-level facilities management. If you're a facility manager, building operator, or tech enthusiast in the AEC industry, this episode is packed with insights to take your operations to the next level. Learn more: www.SIMLABinc.com www.SIM-STAGES.com www.SIM-ON.com Step into the future of building management with this exciting discussion!

    362. SIMLAB WEEK | Day 2: SIMLAB SIM-ON and Matterport Integration for Facilities Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 16:45


    Episode Title "SIMLAB SIM-ON and Matterport Integration for Facilities Management" Description Welcome to Day 2 of SIMLAB Week (Tuesday, 21 January 2025)! Building on yesterday's broad introduction, today we zero in on a game-changing solution for facilities management. This episode explores how SIMLAB's SIM-ON platform enhances Matterport digital twins, unlocking new possibilities for multifamily property management and beyond. Discover ✓ How SIM-ON transforms Matterport digital twins into actionable management tools. ✓ Streamlining workflows for multifamily property managers and facilities teams. ✓ Real-world examples of improved efficiency and smarter resource allocation. Whether you manage multifamily properties, oversee maintenance, or are exploring digital twin technology, this episode delivers actionable insights to elevate your operations. Learn more: www.SIMLABinc.com www.SIM-STAGES.com www.SIM-ON.com Tune in and discover how to make your digital twins work harder for you!

    361.SIMLAB WEEK | Day 1: Introduction to Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES for AEC Professionals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 14:58


    Explore how SIMLAB STAGES integrates with Matterport to create interactive, collaborative tools for architects, engineers, and construction teams. "It's like a centralized communications hub within the 3D model [and] SIMLAB STAGES provides a single source of truth for everyone involved in the project." --- Episode Title SIMLAB WEEK | Day 1: Introduction to Matterport and SIMLAB STAGES for Construction Progress Documentation Description Welcome to Day 1 of SIMLAB Week (Monday, 20 January 2025), where we embark on a deep dive into the cutting-edge world of construction progress documentation. In this episode, we explore how Matterport and SIMLAB STAGES are transforming workflows for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. Discover ✓ How Matterport's 3D scanning redefines site documentation. ✓ The powerful project tracking features of SIMLAB STAGES. ✓ Real-world examples showcasing efficiency and cost savings. Whether you're new to these tools or looking to deepen your knowledge, this episode is your gateway to modernizing project management in the AEC industry. Learn more: www.SIMLABinc.com www.SIM-STAGES.com www.SIM-ON.com Tune in and see how these technologies can revolutionize your projects!

    368. NotebookLM versus Jellypod: "Jellypod Takes Podcasting Where NotebookLM's Training Wheels Can't Go."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 12:33


    Save 15 Percent on the first 12 months of Jellypod with this WGAN affiliate link: https://WGAN.info/CreamCheese   In this episode of the WGAN Forum Podcast (#370), hosts Jane and Eric explore the cutting-edge innovations of Jellypod, an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes podcast production. From research to distribution, Jellypod handles it all, empowering creators with seamless tools for creating, voicing, and editing podcasts effortlessly—no gear required. Discover how Jellypod stacks up against Google's NotebookLM, the features that set it apart, and how it's democratizing storytelling for creators worldwide. Learn about its multilingual capabilities, customization options, and the potential to clone and personalize your own voice for unique podcast experiences. Plus, don't miss insights from Dan Smigrod, Managing Editor of the WGAN Forum Podcast, and AI podcasting speaker at Podfest 2025 (https://WGAN.info/Podfest2025). As a bonus, find out how you can save 15% on your first year of Jellypod with our exclusive affiliate link. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to embrace the future of AI-enhanced podcasting. Tune in for the conversation and start your journey today!  

    367. WGAN-TV | REALTOR Magazine Preview: REALTOR Brandon Doyle Compares 16 Virtual Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 84:21


    - How do 16 virtual tours compare? - Does the virtual tour camera make a difference? - What are the thoughts of a real estate agent that uses virtual tours for every listing? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 9 January 2025, my guest is: ✓ RE/MAX Results REALTOR and Doyle Real Estate Team Leader Brandon Doyle (@DoyleRealtor) ✓ Brandon was one of the first 10 Members of the We Get Around Network Forum in 2014: then know as the Matterport User Group ✓ Brandon was previously on WGAN-TV Live at 5: 74 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours Topic ✓ WGAN-TV | REALTOR Magazine Preview: REALTOR Brandon Doyle Compares 16 Virtual Tours Brandon will show and tell us about these 3D/360 Virtual Tours/Digital Twins: [Short Link to Return to this list: WGAN.info/VirtualTourExamples 1. Asteroom - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 2. Asteroom - Insta360 X4 Example 3. BoxBrownie.com - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 4. BoxBrownie.com - Insta360 X4 Example 5. CloudPano - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 6. CloudPano - Insta360 X4 Example 7. CubiCasa Tour - DSLR Camera Example 8. EyeSpy360 - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 9. GIRAFFE360 - GIRAFFE360 Gen 4 Camera Example 10. iGUIDE - iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System Example 11. Matterport - Matterport Pro2 Camera Example 12. Matterport - Matterport Pro3 Camera Example 13. Matterport - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 14. REALSEE - REALSEE 3D Galois LiDAR Camera Example* [REALSEE (Furniture Removed Prior to Scanning] 15. Realvision - DSLR Camera Example 16. RICOH360 Tours - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example 17. Urbanimmersive - Ricoh THETA Z1 example* 18. Urbanimmersive - Insta360 X4 Example[/url]* 19. Zillow 3D Home - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example *Updated after the WGAN-TV Live at 5 show. Note: Ricoh THETA Z1 shots were provided to the following companies to create the tour examples above: 1. Asteroom 2. BoxBrownie.com 3. CloudPano 4. RICOH360 Tours 5. Urbanimmersive Brandon is in the midst of updating his REALTOR Magazine article: ✓ Why Invest in 360-Degree Tours and How to Get Started (first published on 4 July 2022.) Brandon anticipates that REALTOR Magazine will publish the article in late January 2025 or in February 2025. I will point this link -- WGAN.INFO/REALTOR2025 -- to the article. (If the link points to the original article, the article has not been published yet.)

    339. 2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 8:46


    2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the real estate industry in 2025! Join Dan Smigrod's digital twin as he explores cutting-edge A.I. tools transforming the workflow of real estate photographers, agents, home sellers, and buyers. From automated image editing and virtual staging to predictive analytics and personalized property search, A.I. is reshaping the way we buy, sell, and market properties. Join the conversation at the We Get Around Network Forum! www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com

    234. WGAN-TV | How to Create a Matterport Digital Twin of a 400,000 SQFT Convention Center | Daniel Brown, Meidansha

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 75:33


    Are you wondering how to: ✓ How many days did it take to create a Matterport digital twin of the 400,000 SQ FT Kobe Convention Center? ✓ What was the pricing strategy for such a super-large space? ✓ In addition to Matterport, what other platforms, cameras and software were used for the Kobe Convention Center? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, our guest is: ✓ Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown Our topic is: ✓ How to Create a Matterport Digital Twin of a 400,000 SQ FT Convention Center Daniel will guide us through the complexities of documenting the Kobe Convention Center — a project that involved four large buildings, requiring unique problem-solving, multiple technologies, and strategic planning. He'll demonstrate a deeper dive into the tour (than our previous WGAN-TV Live at 5 show), and share insights on the challenges and solutions involved in creating such a large-scale digital twin. Kobe Convention Center Tours by Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown 1. Example Tours by Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown 2. Kobe Convention Center (400,000 SQ FT) | Tour by https://virtualtour.productions/kobe_convention_center/kkc2024/index.htm 3. Kobe Convention Center is a complex of 4 Large Buildings (Here is one of the buildings.) https://3d.walkthroughs.online/show/?m=HDSJBxoVgvu 4. Kobe International Exhibition Hall 2 | Includes Scans from a Leica BLK360 G1 https://3d.walkthroughs.online/show/?m=V1Tz56PTino Some of the questions I will ask Daniel: 1. Project Origin: How did this project come about? ✓ How did you connect with the tourism board for this project? ✓ Did they approach you or did you reach out to them? ✓ How did you first understand the scale and scope of the project? 2. Quoting and Pricing: How did you approach pricing for such a large project? ✓ What was your pricing strategy for a project of this scale? ✓ Did you charge a fixed fee, bill by the day, charge by the SQ FT? ✓ How did you estimate the number of days or resources required for the project? 3. Understanding the Client's Needs: What were the use cases for the digital twin? ✓ How did the tourism board plan to use the digital twin of the Kobe Convention Center? ✓ Was the goal primarily marketing, or were there operational uses as well? ✓ Were there specific features they wanted to highlight in the tour? 4. Tools and Technology: What software and hardware were used to create the digital twin? ✓ Which cameras did you use? (e.g., Matterport Pro2, Leica BLK360, DSLR, 360 camera) ✓ What software platforms did you use? ✓ How did you decide which tools were best for the project's requirements? 5. Problem Solving: What challenges did you encounter with such a large space? ✓ What were the unique challenges with scanning a 400,000 square foot space? ✓ How did you manage large open spaces that may not have many visual reference points? ✓ Were there any lighting challenges in different parts of the convention center? ✓ How did you overcome GPS or connectivity issues while scanning? 6. Workflow and Execution: How did you organize the workflow for this large-scale project? ✓ How many scanning days did this project require? ✓ How did you ensure continuity when scanning different sections of the building over time? ✓ What was your approach for balancing speed and quality in such a large project? 7. Managing Multiple Technologies: How did you integrate various tools and platforms? ✓ How did you manage the use of multiple platforms (Matterport, 3DVista, MPEmbed, Google Earth)? ✓ Did you use different tools for different sections of the building? ✓ How did you maintain consistency between different types of media (3D scans, photos, 360 panoramas)? 8. Deliverables: What was delivered to the client and in what format? ✓ What were the final deliverables for the project? ✓ How did you package the tour for easy use by the client? ✓ Did you provide training or support on how to use and share the digital twin? 9. Client Feedback and Results: What was the client's response to the final product? ✓ How did the client react to the completed tour? ✓ Were there any follow-up requests or additional features they wanted? ✓ How has the tourism board been using the digital twin since its delivery? 10. Lessons Learned: What would you do differently if you could start the project again? ✓ Were there any surprises during the project that you didn't anticipate? ✓ Looking back, is there anything you would change about how you approached the project? ✓ What advice would you give to someone taking on a project of this scale for the first time? Why This Matters for Real Estate Photographers For real estate photographers used to documenting homes of 3,500 square feet, tackling a 400,000 square foot project introduces entirely new challenges and complexities. From dealing with large open spaces to managing multiple technologies, Daniel's experience can offer invaluable lessons for anyone looking to expand their business into larger commercial projects.

    Here's what I will be speaking about at Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando | 16-19 January 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 7:33


    Did you know that the We Get Around Network has two different podcast channels? 1. WGAN-TV Podcast (Video)- nearly 250 live one-hour video interview podcasts 2. WGAN Forum Podcast (Audio only) - 340+ episodes of industry news via A.I. + audio from WGAN-TV Podcast (Podcasts also available via your favorite podcast app.) For the WGAN Forum Podcast, I use A.I. to research, write, voice, and produce the podcast -- all from niche news releases -- powered by Google NotebookLM AI. The entire workflow -- from start to finish -- including publishing to YouTube Podcasts and nearly 20 podcast apps -- takes less 30 minutes. At the Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando in 16-19 January 2025, I will speak on this topic: === Effortless Podcast Workflow Researching, Writing, Voicing and Producing Podcast Episodes from Niche News Releases Using AI (and Publish to YouTube and Nearly 20 Podcast Apps in Less Than 30 Minutes) === If you would like to view my presentation deck and workflow tools, go to: WGAN.info/Podfest2025

    336-WGAN-TV | How to Create and Use ChatGPT and GPTs to Help Real Estate Photographers Write

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 59:38


    Are you wondering how to: ✓ Create and use a ChattGPT GPT to write blog posts effortlessly? ✓ Write client emails and responses faster than ever? ✓ Write professional proposals or cold pitches in seconds? ✓ Write social media posts? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Wednesday, 12 December 2024, our subject matter expert is: ✓ Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) Founder and CEO Tom Sparks Our topic is: ✓ How to Create and Use ChatGPT and GPTs to Help Real Estate Photographers Write Tom will share how he's leveraged ChatGPT and his GPT (trained on his two businesses) to transform his writing workflow. Tom's GPT has been trained on everything related to his businesses: ✓ Website content ✓ Proposals and quotes ✓ Sample email templates (for responding to RFQs, client inquiries, etc.) ✓ Social media posts ✓ Marketing materials Examples of how Tom uses GPT: 1. Writing blog posts on various topics effortlessly. 2. Summarizing videos for quick descriptions on YouTube or emails. 3. Crafting eye-catching YouTube headlines and thumbnails. 4. Writing detailed responses to RFQs or proposals. 5. Writing cold-call email pitches. 6. Creating captions and posts for social media. 7. Responding to client inquiries with personalized, professional emails. 8. Preparing follow-up emails for prospective clients. 9. Writing newsletters or updates for current clients. 10. Generating promotional content for new services or products. 11. Writing captions and headlines for property listings. 12. Drafting FAQs for his website. 13. Automating repetitive writing tasks with speed and consistency. Why This Matters for Real Estate Photographers If you're a professional real estate photographer, you know writing is essential for marketing, communication, and building client relationships. With GPTs, you can eliminate the friction of starting from scratch and focus on growing your business. Tom will also share specific examples of how he's trained his GPT and how you can implement similar strategies to: ✓ Save time ✓ Increase productivity ✓ Streamline client communications

    340. Matterport Announces Record Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results | Discussion by NotebookLM AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 14:46


    Discussion by Google NotebookLM AI of the following Matterport media release --- Matterport Announces Record Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results 1. Record total revenue of $43.8 million, up 8% year-over-year 2. Q3 annualized recurring revenue crosses $100 million milestone, up 11% year-over-year 3. Net loss improved 14% year-over-year; Non-GAAP net loss improved 80% year-over-year 4. Total subscribers grew to 1.1 million, up 25% year-over-year 5. Square feet under management reached 47.3 billion, up 34% from prior year SUNNYVALE, Calif., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) (“Matterport” or the “Company”), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. “I'm pleased to share our third-quarter 2024 results, highlighting our continued success driving efficient growth,” said RJ Pittman, Chairman and CEO of Matterport. “Total square feet managed reached 47.3 billion, up 34% year-over-year, with annual recurring revenue hitting a record $101.5 million, an 11% increase year-over-year,” Pittman added. “Our Fall 2024 Release introduced groundbreaking AI-powered tools designed to elevate digital twin applications and real estate listings. With one-click defurnishing and automated property descriptions from a Matterport digital twin, customers save time, streamline workflows, and enhance their listings. Features like 3D model merge, field tags, and bill-back processing bring unmatched speed, efficiency, and precision to managing spaces at scale for agents, contractors, and enterprise teams alike.” “We believe our innovation pipeline is the strongest it's ever been, and with customers raving about our Fall 2024 Release, we're setting the stage for more bold, product-led growth in 2025,” Pittman concluded. “Our strong third quarter performance propelled the company to a new record for total revenue, $43.8 million, up 8% year-over-year,” said JD Fay, Chief Financial Officer of Matterport. “Further, our continued focus on operating expense discipline helped deliver near break-even results, yielding a non-GAAP loss per share of just $0.01. These results demonstrate that customers continue to adopt Matterport while underscoring our commitment to growth and profitability.” Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights 1. Square feet under management reached 47.3 billion, up 34% year-over-year 2. Spaces under management reached 13.6 million, up 22% year-over-year 3. Total subscribers reached 1.1 million, up 25% year-over-year 4. Subscription revenue of $25.4 million, up 11% year-over-year 5. Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) was $101.5 million 6. Total revenue was $43.8 million 7. Net loss of $0.12 per share; Non-GAAP net loss of $0.01 per share, which is a 75% improvement year-over-year 8. Cash used in operating activities was $18.6 million for the first nine months of 2024, a 61% improvement year-over-year Recent Business Highlights Announced the Fall 2024 Release, a groundbreaking suite of new tools designed to reshape the way professionals design, build, and market properties. Through the power of generative AI, Matterport users can now easily reimagine the potential of any space, transforming digital twins from static replicas into dynamic canvases for creativity. Announced that Matterport is contributing to the promotion of digital twin use by Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd., an advanced digital utilization company in civil engineering and infrastructure construction. Matterport's digital twin solutions are used in a wide range of phases of construction projects, including current status surveys, completed form management, streamlining and enhancing the scanning of point cloud data, and facilitating consensus building and communication among construction-related parties. In August, Matterport released its third Environmental, Social, and Governance Report which sets ambitious targets for the Company's top ESG priorities, including reducing emissions and fostering gender equality in the workplace. The new Report also showcases the Company's success helping its more than one million subscribers reduce their own carbon emissions by using Matterport's digital twins to reduce travel to the more than 13 million spaces that are on the Matterport digital twin platform. Transaction with CoStar Group, Inc. Given the pending acquisition of Matterport by CoStar Group, Inc. that was announced on April 22, 2024, Matterport will not be holding a conference call or live webcast to discuss quarterly financial results. Also, in light of the pending transaction, the Company had previously suspended its financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2024 and will not be providing financial guidance for the upcoming fiscal quarter. At a special meeting of stockholders held on July 26, 2024, Matterport stockholders approved the transaction with CoStar Group, Inc. The completion of the transaction remains subject to the expiration or termination of the waiting period imposed by the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions specified in Matterport's agreement with CoStar Group, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 or the first quarter of 2025. About Matterport Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) is leading the digital transformation of the built world. Our groundbreaking spatial data platform turns buildings into data to make nearly every space more valuable and accessible. Millions of buildings in more than 177 countries have been transformed into immersive Matterport digital twins to improve every part of the building lifecycle from planning, construction, and operations to documentation, appraisal and marketing. Learn more at matterport.com and browse a gallery of digital twins. ©2024 Matterport, Inc. All rights reserved. Matterport is a registered trademark and the Matterport logo is a trademark of Matterport, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. --- Source: Matterport via Globe Newswire  

    334. WGAN-TV-Daniel Brown: My Journey as a Matterport Service Provider

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 63:55


    -- Are you a real estate photographer thinking about adding Matterport? -- Are you in a completely unrelated career and thinking about making the leap? -- How did an Independent Financial Advisor transition to offering Matterport and related services? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 7 November 2024, my guest is Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown: WGAN-TV-Daniel Brown with Meidansha: My Journey as a Matterport Service Provider Daniel will tell us about his Matterport Service Provider journey, plus I will ask Daniel what would he do differently with if adding Matterport today. Some of the questions that I will ask Daniel: 1. Tell us about Meidansha today: Services Offered | Categories of Clients | 2. When/Why did you buy: Matterport Pro2 Camera, Leica BLK360 G1, Insta360 (R One, x3, x4), Ricoh Theta Z1 3. Other related camera gear? Drone? 4. Deeper dive into Matterport and related services 5. About the journey as a MSP: how did you learn about Matterport? When? How did you get started? 6. If you were starting today with Matterport, what would you do differently? 7. Matterport related tips for developing business (new business and client retention) 8. Talk us through some of your tours: Example Tours by Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown Kobe Convention Center (400,000 SQ FT) | Tour by https://virtualtour.productions/kobe_convention_center/kkc2024/index.htm Kobe Convention Center is a complex of 4 Large Buildings (Here is one of the buildings.) https://3d.walkthroughs.online/show/?m=HDSJBxoVgvu Kobe International Exhibition Hall 2 | Includes Scans from a Leica BLK360 G1 https://3d.walkthroughs.online/show/?m=V1Tz56PTino Daniel John Brown ✓ Meidansha Inc. President ✓ LinkedIn: Daniel John Brown ✓ Daniel Brown on Flickr

    231-WGAN-TV | New! iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System | Demo and Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 59:22


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

    332-WGAN-TV | Intro to Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES: Construction Progress Documentation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 61:23


    -- How can you use the SIMLAB STAGES timeline feature with Matterport? -- How can you use SIMLAB STAGES side-by-side split-screen view to compare BIM to Matterport? -- How can you use SIMLAB STAGES for collaboration and communication with construction stakeholders? -- How does Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES help reduce rework to save time and money? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (special time: 11 am ET and 5 pm in Poland) on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, my guests will be: 1. SIMLAB Founder and CEO Marek Koźlak, PhD Eng. 2. STAGES Product Owner Robert Czarlewski Topic WGAN-TV-Intro to Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES: Construction Progress Documentation Highlights We will assume that you are already a pro with Matterport and that you have watched previous WGAN-TV Live at 5 shows about SIMLAB STAGES (www.WGAN.info/SIMLABonWGAN). Marek and Robert will show us examples of Matterport digital twin powered by SIMLAB STAGES, including these features: 1. View: As-Built, BIM, Matterport and 2D Blueprints 2. Timeline for Collaboration and Documentation 3. Compare View in Split-Screen Model 4. Communication for all Stakeholders Additionally, Marek and Robert will discuss Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES for construction progress monitoring for every phase of a building's life cycle and how the Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES can help you with: 1. Time and Cost Efficiency 2. Enhanced Decision Making and Communications 3. Risk Management and Quality Control 4. Business Development and Client Relations 5. Historical Documentation and Safety This WGAN-TV Live at 5 show is for: 1. Matterport Service Providers 2. Construction Teams 3. Engineers 4. Facility Managers 5. Property Owners 6. Architects and Interior Designers 7. Insurance Companies 8. Banks (related to construction loans and releasing funds)

    331-WGAN-TV - Matterport 2024 Fall Release: Defurnish; Merge Models; Field Tagging; AI Property Descriptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 67:09


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

    330. How to Create a Video from a Matterport Tour with 3DtoVideo.com and Offer as an Easy Add On

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 63:59


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

    329. WGAN-TV | How to Get Started with SIMLAB SIM-ON: a Deep-Dive Onboarding Training Demo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 53:54 Transcription Available


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

    Do The Matterport Dance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 3:55


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

    327-WGAN-TV | How to Get Started with Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES: a Deep-Dive Onboarding Training Demo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 61:03 Transcription Available


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

    326-WGAN-TV | REALTOR Brandon Doyle: First Impressions of Virtual Staging AI for Winning Real Estate Listings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 56:05


    WGAN.info/VSAi -- What are the first impressions of Virtual Staging by AI by a REALTOR for Winning Real Estate Listings? -- How does Virtual Staging by AI compare to Virtual Staging by a human? -- Can Real Estate Agents use virtual staging by AI to win real estate listings? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, August 22, 2024, my guest is: ✓ RE/MAX Results REALTOR and Doyle Real Estate Team Leader Brandon Doyle (@DoyleRealtor) ✓ Brandon was one of the first 10 Members of the We Get Around Network Forum in 2014: then know as the Matterport User Group ✓ Brandon was previously on WGAN-TV Live at 5: 74 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours Topic WGAN-TV | REALTOR Brandon Doyle: First Impressions of Virtual Staging AI for Winning Real Estate Listings I anticipate the following demo and questions. Demo ✓ Show and Tell ✓ Should real estate agents offer Virtual Staging? First Impressions and Comparison ✓ What are your first impressions of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ How does Virtual Staging AI compare to traditional staging by humans? ✓ How has Virtual Staging AI evolved recently, and what advancements do you foresee? Practical Applications and Effectiveness ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI help agents win listings? ✓ Would you use Virtual Staging AI for empty listings, poorly furnished rooms, or decluttering? ✓ How quickly can Virtual Staging AI deliver results compared to bespoke virtual staging? ✓ Are there specific property types or markets where Virtual Staging AI is particularly effective? ✓ How do you communicate the use of Virtual Staging AI to clients and buyers? Agent Adoption and Strategy ✓ Should agents use Virtual Staging AI themselves or rely on their photographers? ✓ How would you implement Virtual Staging AI across your team of agents? ✓ How does Virtual Staging AI fit into your overall marketing strategy? Costs and Value ✓ What are you willing to pay for Virtual Staging AI as an add-on service? ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI influence how buyers perceive a property's value? ✓ How would you measure the success of Virtual Staging AI in your listings? Impact and Future Outlook ✓ What are the benefits of Virtual Staging AI from an agent's perspective? ✓ How does Virtual Staging differentiate an agent in the market? ✓ Have you noticed any changes in buyer engagement or the sales cycle since using Virtual Staging AI? ✓ How do you see Virtual Staging AI impacting the future of real estate marketing? Features and Limitations ✓ What does "Decluttering Included" and "Unlimited Revisions" mean in the context of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ What are the potential drawbacks or limitations of Virtual Staging AI? ✓ Can Virtual Staging AI fully replace physical staging, or is it a complementary tool? --- Special Offer for We Get Around Network Standard Members ✓ Receive the free use of Virtual Staging AI (VSI) Standard Plan for 12 months ✓ WGAN Standard Member? Receive VSI Benefit (To receive the password, please Private Message @DanSmigrod) ✓ Virtual Staging AI Standard Plan includes: ✓ 20 photos per month ✓ Unlimited renders ✓ All room types and styles ✓ Decluttering included ✓ No watermark ✓ Less than 30 second turnaround ✓ Image storage forever

    32.5 WGAN 10th Birthday (and You Get the Gift)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 2:28


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

    324-A Real Estate Photographer's Perspective on Why and How to Offer Virtual Staging Powered by AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 62:32


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

    323-WGAN-TV | Multimedia Case Study: Visit Hampton, Virginia 3D Digital Twin Tour (www.HamptonTour.com)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 78:28


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

    222-WGAN-TV | How to Publish to Google Street View from Matterport; +10 GSV FAQ Pro Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 58:01


    -- How do you publish to Google Street View from a multi-floor Matterport virtual tour? -- What are Google Street View "blue lines" and how can they be updated? -- How can you improve the "walk around" experience of a Google Street View tour? On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (1 pm ET / 5 am Brisbane, Australia) on Thursday, July 18, 2024, by guest is: Wingman Media Brisbane Owner Michael Lysov (@WingMan) [Note: Special time for this episode: 1 pm Eastern Time (ET)] Topic WGAN-TV | How to Publish to Google Street View from Matterport; Plus, 10 GSV FAQ Pro Tips for Common Problems (Solved) Here some of the questions that I will ask Mike to help get to at least 10 Google Street View Pro Tips for Matterport Service Providers that use the Matterport Add On for Google Street View: Questions | Demo 1. How do I publish a Matterport tour to Google Street View? 2. How do I publish a Matterport tour with multiple floors to Google Street View? 3. How do I only publish some scans in my Matterport tour to Google Street View? 4. How do you un-publish a Google Street View tour using Matterport Workshop GSV Add On? 5. When you publish to Google Street View from Matterport, how are stairs handled? 6 How do I switch to publishing the same tour via the Client's Google Street View account? 7. What are chevrons on Google Street View? 8. How do you designate floors on Google Street View? What are: GL, L1, L2, L3? 9. Is there a difference between Google Maps and Google Street View regarding virtual tours? Questions | No Demo 10. I see 360s from my Matterport tour on Google Street View, but the [b]360s are not linked. Now what? 11. I published my Matterport tour to GSV successfully, but it does not show up on "blue lines" Now what? 12. I published my Matterport tour to Google Street View, but it only shows up as Private. Now what? 13. How can I update the old Google Street View "blue lines" in front of my client's business? 14. What is a Google Business Listing and how do I help my clients get it? 15. What's the difference between a Google business Profile and a Google Profile (without ID)? 16. Can I publish Matterport 360 Views to Google Street View or just Matterport 3D Scans? 17. Does the Matterport blur tool work with Google Street View? 18. My Google Street View tour has too many links? 19. How do you add a customer logo in the nadir (bottom of tour)? 20. When and why do you use Pano2VR? 21. What's a Place ID? 22. When and why does it matter if a GSV tour has a Place ID? 23. How do you become a Google Street View Trusted Photographer via Matterport? (Schrodinger's Cat?) 24. Advantages and disadvantages of using Matterport or Pano2VR to publish to Google Street View? Questions | Money and Pricing 25. Does Google Street View charge for tours published to Google Street View? 26. Does Matterport charge for publishing Matterport tours to Google Street View? 27. As a photographer, do you charge for publishing to Google Street View? 28. Should I charge for maintenance and support (recurring fee) when I publish client's tours to GSV? 29. Anything else about Matterport publishing to Google Street View? 30. Anything else about publishing to Google Street View in general? -- About Wingman Media Brisbane 360 degree Property & Business Virtual Tours Service provider. 360 & business keywords & product photography. Matterport Service Partner with a Matterport Pro2, Matterport Pro3 cameras and a Leica BLK360 LiDAR scanner. Google Trusted Photographer for business tours for Google maps. Google My business listing audit. Licensed drone pilot. www.WingmanMedia.com.au

    221. WGAN-TV | Easy Add Ons: Photo Books, Brochures, Flyers and Mailings via Urbanimmersive's UiPrint Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 58:19


    www.Urbanimmersive.com -- Are you seeking an easy add-on of photo books and 1-sheets? -- How do you simplify your workflow providing clients with fliers and mailings from your images? -- What is a print media editor platform and how can it help you make money? On Thursday, July 11, 2024 on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET), my guests are: ✓ Urbanimmersive Inc. Director of U.S. Operations and Imaging Services Craig Pittelli ✓ Urbanimmersive Inc. Executive Vice-President François-Hugues Liberge Our Topic WGAN-TV | Easy Add Ons: Photo Books, Brochures, Flyers and Mailings via Urbanimmersive's UiPrint Service Topics Include 1. What is Urbanimmersive's UiPrint Service? 2. Show examples of finished printed pieces: photo book, brochures, flyers, mailers 3. What is the Urbanimmersive UiPrint Media Editor? 4. Show how to use the Urbanimmersive UiPrint Media Editor to create: photo book, brochure, flyer, mailer 5. Backstory on the Urbanimmersive's HomeVisit (state-of-the-art printing facilities in Chantilly, VA) 6. How to include Floor Plans 7. How to include stock photos 8. How print products are sold and priced 9. How sales tax is handled 10. How real estate photographers are paid for print products ordered by real estate agents 11. How real estate agents can use the Urbanimmersive portal for UiPrint to order print products 12. How to leverage print products to differentiate your photography business

    220-WGAN-TV | 10 Takeaways for Real Estate Photographers from AWE USA 2024 and its Apple Vision Pro Workshop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 57:00


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

    319-WGAN-TV | Why Attend Photography + Media for Real Estate Conference (PMRE) in Las Vegas (13-15 November 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 64:58


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

    318-WGAN-TV | How to Use Matterport Property Report and Plug-ins: Compass, Mini-Map, Quick Link and Business Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 64:51


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

    WGAN-TV | SIM-ON by SIMLAB +NETxAutomation: A Next Level of Interoperability with Building Management System (BMS)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 58:19


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

    316. WGAN-TV | How to Turn an iGUIDE 3D Virtual Tour into a Real-Time 24/7 Lead Capture Machine for Real Estate Agents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 53:48


    -- How do you turn an iGUIDE 3D virtual tour into a lead magnet for real estate agents? -- How can you help real estate agents get iGUIDE 3D virtual tour real-time leads via SMS or email? -- How can you give an automatic response to the lead with more info about the real estate listing? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) Thursday, 9 May 2024 our topic is: WGAN-TV | How to Turn an iGUIDE 3D Virtual Tour into a Real-Time 24/7 Lead Capture Machine for Real Estate Agents via SMS or Email My guests are: -- Planitar Inc. (iGUIDE) Product Marketing Manager Chris White @Chris_iGuide -- Planitar Inc. (iGUIDE ) Senior Marketing Manager Charlene Hancock @Charlene_iGUIDE iGUIDE Lead Magnet is an interactive pop-up element that appears in the iGUIDE Viewer as potential buyers explore real estate listings. The feature allows buyers to request more details by providing their contact information in exchange for receiving access to additional visuals via an email or SMS from the listing agent. The agent now can engage with the qualified lead as they choose. Chris and Charlene will demo and discuss the free iGUIDE Lead Magnet feature, including: 1. Demo: Homebuyer experience 2. Features for Homebuyer 3. Benefits for Homebuyer 4. Demo: Real Estate Agent experience 5. Features for Real Estate Agent 6. Benefits for Real Estate Agent 7. Demo: Real Estate Photographer experience (back-end) 8. Features for Real Estate Photographer 9. Benefits for Real Estate Photographer About Planitar: Founded in 2013 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Planitar Inc. is the maker of iGUIDE, a proprietary camera and software platform for capturing and delivering immersive 3D virtual tours and extensive property data. iGUIDE is the most efficient system to map interior spaces and features accurate floor plans, measurements and reliable property square footage. By integrating floor plans and visual data, iGUIDE provides an intuitive and practical way to navigate and explore built environments digitally. For more, visit: goiguide.com --- iGUIDE Website: www.GoiGUIDE.com | Schedule a Video Chat with an iGUIDE Specialist iGUIDE Lead Magnet: Landing Page iGUIDE Lead Magnet: Media Release iGUIDE PLANIX Camera Kit: Buy Now WGAN-TV Podcast shows: iGUIDE WGAN Forum posts tagged: iGUIDE

    215-WGAN-TV | Part 2 | Deep-Dive Demo of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 58:34 Transcription Available


    [Part 1: https://wgan.info/MetrarealOnWGAN] --- Would you like to see a back-end demo of Metareal Stage V2.0, including: – how to create a before and after slider within the tour? – how to add drone 360 panoramas? – how to create a virtual tour of a space that has not yet been built? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 2 May 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan. (@gareth) WGAN-TV Part 2 | Deep-Dive Demo of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital Twins Gareth will show and tell us about the back-end of Metareal Stage V2.0. What questions should I ask Gareth during the show? Best, Dan P.S. .... In Part 1 of WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024 ... [i]Are you seeking a 3D Digital Twin platform that: 1. saves you thousands of dollars annually? 2. requires up to three times less time on site? 3. always includes floor plans? 4. includes aerial (drone) 360 panorama support? 5. can be shot with any 360 camera (or DSLR with a fish-eye lens) 6. has Revit, CAD and BIM integrations for AEC 7. enables easy before and after comparisons (Variants)? 8. includes deep building insights documentation? 9. makes sure your content is yours? 10. includes an option for DIY 3D Digital Twin 360 panorama linking to save you $$$? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan. WGAN-TV Topic: Features and Benefits of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital Twins Gareth will show and tell the features and benefits of Metareal Stage 3D Digital Twin platform. Gareth will also include a demo of the front-end: what the user sees.

    214-WGAN-TV Part 1 | Features and Benefits of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 64:29


    Are you seeking a 3D Digital Twin platform that: 1. saves you thousands of dollars annually? 2. requires up to three times less time on site? 3. always includes floor plans? 4. includes aerial (drone) 360 panorama support? 5. can be shot with any 360 camera (or DSLR with a fish-eye lens) 6. has Revit, CAD and BIM integrations for AEC 7. enables easy before and after comparisons (Variants)? 8. includes deep building insights documentation? 9. your content is yours? 10. includes an option for DIY 3D Digital Twin 360 panorama linking to save you $$$? Stay tuned ... On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, my guest Metareal Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Gareth Morgan. WGAN-TV Topic: Features and Benefits of Metareal Stage V2.0 for Creating 3D Digital Twins Gareth will show and tell the features and benefits of Metareal Stage 3D Digital Twin platform. Gareth will also include a demo of the front-end: what the user sees.

    213-WGAN-TV | How to Use Matterport + ZUANT3D for Live Receptionist for Live Video and Text Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 61:12 Transcription Available


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

    212-WGAN-TV-Intro to Virtual Staging of Real Estate Photos powered by Virtual Staging AI (www.WGAN.info/VSI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 56:39


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

    211-WGAN-TV | Intro to REALSEE LiDAR Camera/Scanner and 3D Digital Twin Hosting Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 79:13


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

    265-WGAN-TV | Mosaic Co-Founder Jeffrey Martin at Geo Week 2024 Shows Mobile Mapping Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 1:31


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

    264-WGAN-TV | CupixWorks for Construction Management; CupixVista for 3D Point Cloud and Texture Mesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 8:54


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

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