WGAN-TV Podcast

WGAN-TV Podcast

By Tom Sparks | www.WeGetAroundNetwork.com | www.WGAN-TV.comBusinessEntrepreneurshipTechnology
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WGAN-TV Podcast episodes

  • 171-WGAN-TV | 10 Pro Tips for Scanning with the Matterport Pro3 Camera

    If you want to succeed faster scanning with your Matterport Pro3 Camera, watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 22 December 2022 at 5 pm ET:


    ✓ WGAN-TV Live at 5 | 10 Pro Tips for Scanning with the Matterport Pro3 Camera

    My guest is: Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) Founder and CEO Tom Sparks | Episode: 170 | Thursday, 22 December 2022 | www.ScanYourSpace.com

    I invited Tom to be my guest on this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show after watching his Matterport Pro3 Camera video:

    ✓ Matterport Pro3 first impression on Mare Island in Vallejo, CA

    Tom is based in Suisun City, California (halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento).

    Among the questions that I will ask Tom Sparks (@ScanYourSpace) on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm ET) today, Thursday (22 December 2022) are:

    1. How long does the Matterport Pro3 Battery last (and when/why would you need a 2nd or 3rd battery).
    2. Has the Matterport Pro3 Camera Tripod Mount needed tightening with a HEX 3mm tool?
    3. How long can the distance be between scans?
    4. Any extra gear that you carry with his Pro3 (that is different from Pro2)?
    5. Your thoughts about scanning in bright sun with the Pro3? (Any issues?)
    6. Your thoughts about the Matterport Pro3 Camera Tripod versus your other tripods?
    7. Any issues with scanning with the Pro3 with windows that separate an office?
    8. How hard to train a teammate to use the Pro3 versus using a Pro2?
    9. What does the dollhouse look like when you scan with a Pro3?
    10. How do you keep the Pro3 camera clean? (LiDAR element?)

    Happy holidays,

    Dan

    Links

    ✓ www.ScanYourSpace.com | www.SparksMediaGroup.com
    ✓ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sparks-media-group/
    ✓ YouTube Channel Sparks Media Group
    ✓ Email: [email protected]
    ✓ Facebook: Sparks Media Group
    ✓ Instagram: sparksmediagroup
    ✓ Yelp: Sparks Media Group
    ✓ WGAN Forum: @ScanYourSpace

    55 min
  • 169-WGAN-TV | 10 Use-Cases: Matterport Pro3 Camera to Help MSPs Make More Money

    1. Are you thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera, but not sure how you can justify the cost?

    2. Did you buy a Matterport Pro3 Camera and wondering about use cases other than residential real estate?

    My guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 8 December 2022 will be greater San Francisco bay area-based Hopscotch Interactive CEO and Chief Media Officer Emily Olman who will help answer these questions (above):

    ► WGAN-TV 10 Use-Cases for the Matterport Pro3 Camera to Help Matterport Service Providers Make More Money

    Emily and I will assume that you are a Matterport Service Provider with a Matterport Pro2 Camera (and maybe you previously considered buying a Leica BLK360 (1st generation) to pair with the Matterport Capture app. (The BLK360 2nd generation is not compatible with Matterport (as of Monday, 7 November 2022 and that may not change).

    To help understand the use-cases (other than residential real estate) to make more money, I will ask Emily questions by Pro3 feature (that are not possible with the Matterport Pro2 Camera).

    For example, use-cases that are now possible because you can:

    1. scan outdoors
    2. scan large open spaces
    3. scan faster
    4. scan with greater distance between scan points
    5. scan with a higher Level Of Detail (LOD) of the spatial data
    6. none (or fewer) misalignment errors
    7. order Matterport Add Ons: MatterPak | E57 File | BIM File
    8. use third-party solutions (with a better result)
    9. use Matterport Partners solutions (with a better result)
    10. replaceable battery

    What questions should I ask Emily Olman on WGAN-TV Live at 5?

    WGAN Forum Related Discussions

    ► WGAN-TV Transcript: Matterport Pro3 Camera First Impressions | Southern 3D Tours
    ► WGAN-TV Transcript: Matterport Pro3 Camera First Impressions | RKO Photography
    ► WGAN-TV Transcript: Matterport MatterPak and E57 File: Pro3 vs. Pro2/BLK360
    ► WGAN Cheat Sheet: Cost Worksheet for Matterport Pro3 Camera
    ► THE List: MSPs with a Matterport Pro3 Camera or a Leica BLK360 Scanner
    ► WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Pro3
    ► WGAN-TV Podcast Play List: Pro3

    1 hr 28 min
  • 167-WGAN-TV | Matterport + SIMLAB inHouse | Advanced Content Management (CMS) for Enterprise| Matterport Partner

    If you have hundreds or thousands of Matterport spaces, it's likely that you need an advanced Content Management System (CMS):


    ▶ WGAN-TV Matterport + SIMLAB inHouse:
    CMS Includes Interactive Google Map, Analytics, AI ChatBot with 3D Avatar (and Much More!)

    Thanks to my guests:

    1. SIMLAB Founder and CEO Marek Koźlak, PhD Eng. (@SIMLAB)
    2. SIMLAB Product Owner Marta Stanek

     

    SIMLAB inHouse Features Demo Includes


    ▶ Interactive Google Map with Matterport Digital Twins - and with other API integrations
    ▶ Advanced Matterport Model Search – by tag, property type, location and map
    ▶ Connection Between Matterport Models - innovative screenshot tagging system (jump between models)
    ▶ 3D Interactive Avatar - Add an AI bot supported by IBM Watson Assistant to enhance user interactions with Avatar
    ▶ Advanced Analytics - 30+ analytic charts, heatmap with Matterport space; user analytics
    ▶ Complex CMS System - easily manage hundreds of Matterport digital twins
    ▶ Single Property Websites - with detailed property descriptions
    ▶ Flexible iFrame - use portal elements; be more efficient
    ▶ Assign an Agent/Facility Manager for Each Property - synchronize calendars and facility events

    Best,


    Dan

    SIMLAB Links

    ▶ SIMLAB website
    ▶ SIMLAB inHouse micro-site
    ▶ SIMLAB STAGES micro-site
    ▶ SIMLAB SIM-ON micro-site
    ▶ SIMLAB YouTube Channel
    ▶ SIMLAB Founder and CEO Marek Kozlak
    ▶ WGAN Forum: @SIMLAB@Jedrzej

    1 hr 4 min
  • 166-WGAN-TV | Matterport MatterPak and E57 File and Matterport Pro3 Camera versus Pro2/Leica BLK360 - AEC

    Are you wondering how the Matterport Pro3 Camera shot MatterPak and E57 File compare to the Matterport Pro2 Camera and Leica BLK360 shot MatterPak and E57 File?


    Watch:

    ▶ WGAN-TV: Matterport MatterPak and E57 File: Matterport Pro3 Camera versus Pro2 and Leica BLK360

    My guest will be:

    ▶ Robotic Imaging Co-Founder and CEO Mike Chawaga (@MikeChawaga)

    Mike was previously my guest on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (Thursday, 4 November 2021) for:

    ▶ WGAN-TV | Matterport + Leica BLK360: 20 Questions (and Answers)

    What questions should I ask Mike about the MatterPak or E57 File created via a Matterport Pro3 Camera, Matterport Pro2 Camera or Matterport Capture app paired with the Leica BLK360 scanner?

    Best,

    Dan

    About Robotic Imagining (from the Robotic Imaging website)

    What is Robotic Imaging?
    Our team consists of reality capture technicians throughout the world digitizing the future of industrial, commercial and residential real estate. Robotic Imaging digitizes the world with high definition laser scanners and reality models online. Architects, Engineers, Construction, Developers and project stakeholders work with our data to accelerate real estate development and portfolio scalability.

    How does Robotic Imaging work?
    Request and scan and we will deploy Robotic Imaging on your site. LiDAR, Drones, BIM and VR are foundational for our applications.

    How much does Robotic Imaging cost?
    The more accurate to reality, the more time and cost. Our high definition laser scanning can collect LiDAR and colorized RGB values at a variety of densities specific to your project. Reach out for a quote: [email protected]

    Where and When is Robotic Imaging available?
    When your property is accessible, scanning can occur 24/7, on weekends, outside hours of operation and/or under specific certifications or procedures.

    How did Robotic Imaging start?
    Founded in Philadelphia by Real Estate Developers and Programmers. Reach out and connect with us: [email protected]

    Robotic Imaging Links

    1. Robotic Imaging Website
    2. Mike Chawaga LinkedIn Profile
    3. Robotic Imaging Facebook Page
    4. Robotic Imaging YouTube Channel
    5. Robotic Imaging on Twitter: @RoboticImaging
    6. Robotic Imaging on Instagram: roboticimaging
    7. Contact Mike Chawaga: [email protected]

    1 hr 2 min
  • 165-WGAN-TV | Introduction to REMARK.re Traffic-Aware Instant Booking Service for Real Estate Photographers | Matterport | MSP

    How do you easily, quickly and efficiently enable your clients book your services instantly?


    Find out on Thursday, 27 October 2022 on WGAN-TV Live at 5:

    ▶ WGAN-TV | Introduction to REMARK.re Traffic-Aware Instant Booking Service for Real Estate Photographers

    My guest will be Remark Founder and CEO Alex Gustafson (@_AG).

    Topics Include

    ▶ Problems that REMARK.re solves
    ▶ Getting Started
    ▶ Building your portfolio
    ▶ Traffic Times Built In
    ▶ How to set availability
    ▶ Syncs with Google Calendar
    ▶ Configuring your booking checkout and confirmation page
    ▶ The checkout process
    ▶ Going live
    ▶ Text and Email Confirmations
    ▶ Hands Off Booking: Ultimate Control
    ▶ Your Services on a Pedestal
    ▶ Offer Same Day Bookings
    ▶ Set Service Time Variables
    ▶ Offer Variable or Fixed Pricing [SQFT; tiers; based on listing price; bundles, complex pricing]
    ▶ Set max travel radius [options to charge travel time or by the mile]
    ▶ Add custom buffers
    ▶ Benefits of charging a finely-tuned travel fee
    ▶ Patent pending traffic aware instant booking
    ▶ And More

    About www.REMARK.re

    ▶ Existing scheduling tools aren't for people who drive. Remark.re changes this by padding your
    appointments with real future drive time estimates.

    ▶ Our patent pending traffic aware booking tool is made for real estate photographers by real estate photographers. Customers only see availability if you have time to make the drive to and from their location.

    43 min
  • 164-WGAN-TV | Urbanimmersive Franchise Network Back-End Demo | Matterport Competitor | Real Estate Photographers

    WGAN-TV | Part 3 of 3 | Urbanimmersive Franchise Network Back-End Demo (Book, Schedule, Invoice and Deliver)


    Hi All,

    On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 20 October 2022, my guests are:

    1. Urbanimmersive President and CEO Ghislain Lemire
    2. Urbanimmersive VP, Business Development and Partnerships François-Hugues Liberge
    3. Urbanimmersive VP, Operations Amélie Ste-Croix Dubé

    The topic:

    WGAN-TV | Part 3 of 3 | Urbanimmersive Franchise Network Back-End Demo (Book, Schedule, Invoice and Deliver)

    For Part 3 of 3 (above), we will figure that you have already watched (see videos below):

    1. Part 1 of 3 | WGAN-TV | Real Estate Pros: Intro to Urbanimmersive Real Estate Photography Services
    2. Part 2 of 3 | WGAN-TV | 8 Reasons Real Estate Photographers Should Join the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network

    For the back-end demo of the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network back-end, I will ask our guests to assume that you have just joined the Urbanimmersive Franchise Network and you are ready for training on the back-end, including:

    1. Booking
    2. Scheduling
    3. Invoicing
    4. Delivering
    5. And More!

    Questions that I should ask Ghislain Lemire and François-Hugues Liberge?

    Best,

    Dan

    Urbanimmersive Links

    1. Urbanimmersive Website
    2. Urbanimmersive Franchise Network (micro-website)
    3. Urbanimmersive Facebook Page
    4. Urbanimmersive YouTube Channel
    5. Urbanimmersive LinkedIn Page
    6. Urbanimmersive on Twitter
    7. Urbanimmersive VP, Business Development and Partnerships François-Hugues Liberge

    1 hr 33 min
  • 163-WGAN-TV | Matterport + RSET for Real-World Simulations for Police, Fire & EMT Emergency Responders | Matterport Pro3 Camera

    Thanks to the @RSET team for showing (above WGAN-TV recording) how Matterport MatterPak + RSET Engine creates value for:


    ► Emergency Responders (Fire/EMT/Police)
    ► Litigation
    ► Military

    If you are a Matterport Service Provider, this is a "must watch" WGAN-TV show to learn how you can:

    ► Create more value for existing clients (particularly schools, museums, theaters, public spaces)
    ► Get more scanning business by understanding the value of Matterport MatterPak + RSET Engine

    Plus, if you are thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera, this show will be helpful too (outdoors, heigh ceiling, large spaces).

    --

    Episode beings with ...

     

    Well, this is scary. And, just in time for Halloween.


    Take your Matterport scans and turn them into a ZOMBIE HORROR GAME! Careful! You are on your own!

    You can now Fight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport Digital Twin powered by www.RSETengine.com.

    Use your own Matterport MatterPak for the Zombie fighting environment or use one of the examples provided.

    And, it's free (to help you visualize the potential) for Matterport + RSET engine from Matterport Partner Enomalies, LLC (RSET).

    Fight ZOMBIES today and learn more about Fighting ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in any Matterport digital twin powered by www.RSETengine.com on Tuesday, 18 October 2022:

    ► WGAN-TV | Flight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport digital twin mesh view powered by www.RSETengine.com

    My guests are:

    1. RSET Founder and CEO Bill Gregory
    2. RSET Director of Operations Michael Schmidt
    3. RSET Unity 3D Developer Michael Probst

    In addition to a demo of fighting ZOMBIES within Matterport digital twins mesh view, I will ask Bill and Michael about using RSET for:

    ► CONSUMER – Do more with your Matterport digital twins. Plan layouts, change furniture, play games, and more. Your scan, your rules.
    ► DEFENSE – Use existing synthetic environments or create new ones to maximize sets and reps for a variety of infantry-related training scenarios.
    ► PUBIC SAFETY / FIRE / EMS – Train for high risk scenarios without the expense. Suppression, command sim, triage, and more in the critical buildings in your city.
    ► LAW – Digitally recreate incidents in the next generation of trial graphics. Virtually bring the jury to the scene and walk them around.

    RSET Clients Include

    ► US Department of the Navy | Science & Technology
    ► US Department of the Navy | Marine Corps
    ► Lexington, KY Fire Department
    ► OLF | Oldfather Law Firm

    About RSET

    Lexington, KY-based RSET makes software that allows Matterporters to interact with Matterport 3D scans in meaningful yet fun ways.

    The Rapid Synthetic Environment Tool (RSET) allows you to walk through your Matterport 3D scans and paint on the walls, add furniture and other objects, record video from virtual cameras, and so much more.

    The RSET most recent venture is a partnership with Matterport where you can play a Zombie survival game in your MatterPaks (free at www.MatterPakAttack.com).

    Our more serious work is with the Navy and first responders to provide virtual training exercises in digital twins such as active shooter, fire suppression and mass casualty event training.

    1 hr 1 min
  • 163-Fight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport Digital Twin Mesh View powered by RSET (www.RSETengine.com)

    Well, this is scary. And, just in time for Halloween.


    Take your Matterport scans and turn them into a ZOMBIE HORROR GAME! Careful! You are on your own!

    You can now Fight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport Digital Twin powered by www.RSETengine.com.

    Use your own Matterport MatterPak for the Zombie fighting environment or use one of the examples provided.

    And, it's free (to help you visualize the potential) for Matterport + RSET engine from Matterport Partner Enomalies, LLC (RSET).

    Fight ZOMBIES today and learn more about Fighting ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in any Matterport digital twin powered by www.RSETengine.com on Tuesday, 18 October 2022:

    ► WGAN-TV | Flight ZOMBIES (www.MatterPakAttack.com) in Any Matterport digital twin mesh view powered by www.RSETengine.com

    My guests are:

    1. RSET Founder and CEO Bill Gregory
    2. RSET Director of Operations Michael Schmidt
    3. RSET Unity 3D Developer Michael Probst

    In addition to a demo of fighting ZOMBIES within Matterport digital twins mesh view, I will ask Bill and Michael about using RSET for:

    ► CONSUMER – Do more with your Matterport digital twins. Plan layouts, change furniture, play games, and more. Your scan, your rules.
    ► DEFENSE – Use existing synthetic environments or create new ones to maximize sets and reps for a variety of infantry-related training scenarios.
    ► PUBIC SAFETY / FIRE / EMS – Train for high risk scenarios without the expense. Suppression, command sim, triage, and more in the critical buildings in your city.
    ► LAW – Digitally recreate incidents in the next generation of trial graphics. Virtually bring the jury to the scene and walk them around.

    RSET Clients Include

    ► US Department of the Navy | Science & Technology
    ► US Department of the Navy | Marine Corps
    ► Lexington, KY Fire Department
    ► OLF | Oldfather Law Firm

    About RSET

    Lexington, KY-based RSET makes software that allows Matterporters to interact with Matterport 3D scans in meaningful yet fun ways.

    The Rapid Synthetic Environment Tool (RSET) allows you to walk through your Matterport 3D scans and paint on the walls, add furniture and other objects, record video from virtual cameras, and so much more.

    The RSET most recent venture is a partnership with Matterport where you can play a Zombie survival game in your MatterPaks (free at www.MatterPakAttack.com).

    Our more serious work is with the Navy and first responders to provide virtual training exercises in digital twins such as active shooter, fire suppression and mass casualty event training.

    ---

    If you are a Matterport Service Provider, this is a "must watch" WGAN-TV show to learn how you can:


    ► Create more value for existing clients (particularly schools, museums, theaters, public spaces)
    ► Get more scanning business by understanding the value of Matterport MatterPak + RSET Engine

    Plus, if you are thinking about buying a Matterport Pro3 Camera, this show will be helpful too (outdoors, heigh ceiling, large spaces).

    1 hr 1 min
  • 162-WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera: First Impressions from RKO Photography | Pro3 versus Pro2 and BLK360 | MSP

    1. What are the first impressions of the Matterport Pro3 Camera by a Matterport Service Provider that uses a Pro2 (and has used a BLK360 scanner)?

    2. How does the Matterport Pro3 Camera compare to a Matterport Pro2 Camera?
    3. How does the Matterport Pro3 Camera compare to a Leica BLK360 Scanner?

    On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 6 October 2022:

    ✓ WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera: First Impressions and Matterport Pro3 versus Leica BLK360

    My guests are:

    1. Greater Birmingham, Alabama-based RKO Photography President Roger Owens (@rko1)
    2. Greater Birmingham, Alabama-based RKO Photography Vice President Kay Owens

    RKO Photography has team members in these locations (and travels):

    1. Birmingham, AL
    2. Tulsa, OK
    3. New Orleans, LA
    4. Memphis, TN
    5. North Carolina (coming soon)
    6. South Carolina (coming soon)
    7. [travels to Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas]

    RKO Photography has eight team members and expects to reach 10-12 by the end of 2022.

    As long-time Matterport Pros - with eight (8) Matterport Pro2 3D Cameras, two (2) Leica BLK360 Camera/Scanner, two (2) Trimble x7s; multiple 360 1-click cameras (Ricoh Theta Z1s, Insta360s; and now seven (7) Matterport Pro3 Cameras, Roger and Kay can speak at length about their Matterport Pro3 Camera first impressions versus the Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and versus Leica BLK360 Camera/Scanner.

    "Currently Matterport probably makes up 50 to 60% of our business, but we are developing a sales force and are actually beginning to pick up large customers directly," writes Roger. "We do not and will not compete with the people who are giving us work, but though hard work and developing our personnel and our system, it is all coming together. It is all about relationships. We are also developing branding through social media."

    RKO Photography specializes in large commercial spaces; including a project that was nearly 500,000 SQ FT that it completed using Leica BLK360 scanners.

    --

    See examples of Matterport Pro3 Camera shot digital twins in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).

     

    1 hr 1 min
  • 161-WGAN-TV | Matterport Pro3 Camera - First Impressions with Southern 3D Tours | AEC | BLK360 | MSP

    1. What are the first impressions of the Matterport Pro3 Camera by a Matterport Service Provider that uses a Pro2 (and has used a BLK360 scanner)?

    2. How does the Matterport Pro3 Camera compare to a Matterport Pro2 Camera?
    3. How does the Matterport Pro3 Camera compare to a Leica BLK360 Scanner?

    On Thursday, 29 September 2022, my guest will be Southern 3D Tours Matterport 3D Imaging Specialist Larry Gamel .

    By this Thursday, Larry expects to have done his third Matterport scan using the Matterport Pro3 Camera: including one house that he scanned with the Pro3 and Pro2; and two new construction homes that he is expects to scan on Tuesday, 27 September 2022.

    Added on Thursday, 29 September 2022:

    Larry writes, "I did the two new construction jobs and they went well. I've also done a job for [redacted] that was 4800 SQFT with around 10,000 SQFT of exterior. It took a little over 2 hours. I also did a short term rental and had to use the pro 2. That's when the differences really stood out."


    In the last five years, Larry has done:

    1. around 800 Matterport digital twins with a Matterport Pro2 Camera
    2. Matterport digital twins of many large spacing; including nearly 120,000 SQ FT
    3. Matterport digital twins scanned with a Leica BLK360 Scanner (paired with Matterport Capture app)
    4. Matterport digital twins for 3rd party companies
    5. Matterport scans for his real estate practice (In addition to being a MSP, Larry is a REALTOR)

    --

    See Matterport Digital Twins shot with the Matterport Pro3 Camera in the We Get Around Network Forum:

    https://www.wegetaroundnetwork.com/tag/pro3

    59 min

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