WGAN-TV Podcast

WGAN-TV Podcast

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

  • 395. MSP? Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES/SIM-ON: Support for the Complete Property Lifecycle

    -- Are you a Matterport Service Provider scanning for architects, building owners, construction teams, or facility managers?

    -- Curious how to make your scans more valuable—beyond visualization—through integrations with Procore, IBM Maximo, IoT, and more?

    Stay tuned.

    In this “how to” episode, WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host Tom Sparks leads a compelling deep dive with Marek Koźlak, PhD, the founder and CEO of SIMLAB.

    Together, they explore how the SIMLAB platforms —- STAGES and SIM-ON —- extend the power of Matterport into the full lifecycle of a building:

    ✓ SIMLAB STAGES — for construction progress monitoring and coordination, featuring robust Procore integration
    ✓ SIMLAB SIM-ON — for smart building control and asset management with IBM Maximo, IoT devices, and sensor data

    From side-by-side comparisons of Matterport scans, to real-time energy monitoring of Marek’s own home demo — this episode demonstrates how SIMLAB transforms digital twins into operational tools for engineers, owners, and everyday users.

    Key Benefits for Matterport Service Providers (for your clients):

    ✓ Turn your scans into active dashboards for operations and maintenance
    ✓ Provide AEC clients with synced Procore punch lists, RFIs, and BIM overlays
    ✓ Deliver facility managers an intuitive IoT control hub built on top of Matterport
    ✓ Use SIMLAB STAGES for construction phase documentation and visual timeline reviews
    ✓ Use SIMLAB SIM-ON to assign tasks, track maintenance schedules, and embed manuals

    Demo + Free Access:

    Visit SIMLABinc.com to explore SIMLAB STAGES and SIMON SIM-ON demo spaces, register for free, and start enriching your own Matterport models with high-value tools for your clients.

    Got follow-up questions for Tom Sparks?

    ✓ SparksMediaGroup.com
    ✓ ScanYourSpace.com
    ✓ @SparksMediaGroup" target="_blank">@SparksMediaGroup on YouTube
    ✓ Or post your question on the WGAN Forum @ScanMySpace

    Got questions for SIMLAB?

    ✓ SIMLABinc.com
    ✓ SIM-STAGES.com
    ✓ SIM-ON.com

    Listen to more WGAN-TV Podcast episodes:

    ✓ WGAN-TV.com
    ✓ Or search “WGAN-TV” on your favorite podcast app

    43 min
  • 394. WGAN-TV | Watch a Real Estate Agent Scan a House in Real-Time Using a Giraffe360 GO Cam

    https://offer.giraffe360.com/wgan/

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    -- Would you like to see a real-time video of a real estate agent scan a house with the Giraffe360 GO Cam?

    -- Are you thinking about ordering a Giraffe PRO Camera?

    Stay tuned ...

    WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host Tom Sparks walks eXp Realty real estate agent Bruno D. Versaci through a real-time, in-the-field demo of the Giraffe360 GO Camera.

    (Tom is the Founder and CEO of Scan Your Space (a division of Sparks Media Group. @ScanYourSpace)

    Bruno scans a 2,100+ square foot home in Vallejo, California —- step-by-step and room-by-room -- while Tom recording this real-time video and provides guidance, tips, and some humorous commentary along the way.

    Viewers get to watch Bruno learn how to:

    ✓ Set up the tripod and Giraffe GO Cam camera
    ✓ Trigger 3D scans and HDR photo capture
    ✓ Capture closets and tight spaces for accurate floor plans
    ✓ Strategically position the camera to maximize the 3D tour experience
    ✓ Understand the value of additional deliverables like social media assets and single-property websites

    Tom also explains how the Giraffe360 backend automations handles:

    ✓ camera removal in mirrors
    ✓ LiDAR-enabled floor plans, and
    ✓ blue sky replacements

    Special Offers for WGAN Community:

    ✓ Real Estate Agents – Bundle a Giraffe360 GO Cam subscription with FREE blue sky replacement (HDR and 3D tour panos) using code: WGAN
    ✓ Photographers – Try the Giraffe PRO Camera risk-free for 60 days: just $123/month for 10 residential property projects (includes all add-ons)
    ✓ www.WGAN.info/giraffe360pro

    Takeaway Quote:

    "Sometimes it’s not about your income, it’s about your expenses. You have to spend more to keep your income up because as times change, you have to change with them." – Bruno D. Versaci

     

    1 hr 42 min
  • 292. WGAN-TV Podcast: 1st PoV Matterport Pro3 Camera Warehouse Scan with High-Density Data Capture

    -- Are you wondering what it’s like to scan a space with a Matterport Pro3 Camera?

    -- Would you like to see the process from a first-person point of view?
    -- How long does it take to complete a high-density scan with the Pro3?

    Stay tuned…

    In this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast, WGAN-TV Podcast Guest Host Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of Scan Your Space, walks us through a high-density scan of a warehouse using the Matterport Pro3 Camera.

    Filmed from a first-person PoV, Tom gives us a realistic look at the workflow, timing, and strategy for capturing accurate data in an industrial setting.

    You’ll see:

    ✓ How long a high-density Matterport Pro3 Camera scan actually takes (over 2 minutes per scan point)
    ✓ A scan-by-scan progression in real time (15 scans total)
    ✓ Real talk about when to charge by square foot vs. by time on site
    ✓ Pricing strategies based on gear, market, and skillset
    ✓ Firsthand insights into high-pressure commercial scanning
    ✓ Why using your own portfolio (not others') is essential to landing serious clients

    Tom also explains why he uses only the Matterport Pro2 Camera and Matterport Pro3 Camera for Matterport work, shares insights from years of experience, and gives advice on handling client expectations when scanning complex or high-stakes environments.

    Want to buy a Matterport Pro3 Camera via Amazon?
    → www.WGAN.info/matterport

    Have questions for Tom or want to hire him to scan or consult?

    ✓ Visit: www.SparksMediaGroup.com or www.ScanYourSpace.com
    ✓ Ask questions in the We Get Around Network Forum
    ✓ Subscribe to Tom’s YouTube Channel: @SparksMediaGroup

    Catch all past WGAN-TV Podcast episodes at www.WGAN-TV.com or in your favorite podcast app.

    Thanks for watching this episode of the WGAN-TV Podcast.

    35 min
  • 392. WGAN-TV | Fotello AI Real Estate Photo Editor - My First Impressions: Tom Sparks with Scan Your Space

    Fotello Special Offer - www.WGAN.info/fotello


    ✓ 25 listings – with up to 60 photos each – edited for FREE when you subscribe to any paid plan
    ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
    ✓ WGAN Affiliate link: www.WGAN.info/fotello
    ✓ Coupon Code: WGAN (If speaking with a Fotello representative.)
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    Hi All,

    ✓ Curious how Fotello AI real estate photo editing stacks up in the real world?
    ✓ Wondering if AI editing can match or beat human editors?
    ✓ Want to hear honest, unscripted first impressions from a pro who's tried it himself?

    Stay tuned ...

    Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, for:

    ✓ Fotello AI Real Estate Photo Editing - My First Impressions

    My co-host guest is Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of ScanYourSpace, a division of Sparks Media Group.

    Show Topics

    ✓ Tom’s hands-on experience using Fotello for real estate photo editing
    ✓ Upload-to-edit times: What kind of turnaround is realistic?
    ✓ Sky replacements, window pulls, and style presets (Signature, Natural, Airy, Golden, Deep, Twilight)
    ✓ Revision process and human-in-the-loop support
    ✓ How AI editing compares with offshore editors and in-house human workflows
    ✓ Cost savings (up to 68% over traditional editing workflows)
    ✓ Real feedback from a REALTOR/Pro Photographer (Bruno Versaci): Why he gave Fotello an A for quality
    ✓ Thoughts on stylistic consistency, personalization, and accuracy
    ✓ How Tom may plan to position rush edits as a revenue opportunity using Fotello
    ✓ Deliverables interface: Micro-site delivery for agents, including print and MLS-sized downloads

    Why This Episode Matters

    If you're a real estate photographer balancing speed, quality, and cost — or you're just skeptical of AI replacing your human editor — this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show gives you a reality check from someone who's tested Fotello across multiple shoots and uses human image editors.

    Whether you're a solo operator or running a multi-shooter team, Tom’s insights will help you evaluate whether Fotello deserves a spot in your workflow — and your pricing model.

    1 hr 2 min
  • 391. Giraffe360 Webinar #3 | Giraffe PRO Camera for Real Estate Media Providers

    Giraffe360 Special Offer: full details and to order, visit www.WGAN.info/giraffe360-pro

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    Giraffe360 hosts its third webinar in a powerful education series for real estate photographers transitioning into full-service media providers, as viewed in this WGAN-TV Podcast episode (above).


    Giraffe360 Chief Customer Officer Samy Jeffries and Lead Product Manager Ainars Klavins present a compelling case for using the new Giraffe PRO Camera to meet the growing demand for immersive media in real estate.

    Key Takeaways

    ✓ Shift in market demands: 82% of millennial buyers now expect immersive media—video, 3D, floor plans—but only 9% of agents provide them. Giraffe360 empowers photographers to close that gap.
    ✓ New business model: Giraffe360 positions real estate photographers as strategic partners—like interior designers—not just vendors.
    ✓ End-to-end solution: With the Giraffe PRO Camera and Giraffe360 Content Studio, creators can capture stills, floor plans, 3D tours, and cinematic + drone-style videos—all from one scan, one visit.
    ✓ Gaussian Splatting for real estate: Ainars introduces breakthrough photorealistic 3D modeling using Gaussian Splatting, enabling “virtual drone” and cinematic videos generated post-scan—no drone pilot, lighting crew, or insurance required.
    ✓ Deep dive into Content Studio: Fully AI-powered editing workflow includes HDR photo processing, object removal, blur control, sky replacement, and camera removal—plus multi-language support and customizable presets.
    ✓ New video formats: Giraffe360 now supports cinematic walkthroughs and virtual drone-style fly-throughs generated automatically. More formats and editable flight paths coming soon.
    ✓ Giraffe360 Photographer Partner Program: ZIP Code exclusivity, full support, and marketing kits make it easier than ever to monetize media bundles and stand out as a premium provider.

    Special Offer for WGAN Community

    Try the Giraffe PRO Camera for 60 days.

    ✓ $123/month (for two months)
    ✓ Scan up to 10 residential listings
    ✓ No long-term commitment
    ✓ Includes all add-ons and features

    For full details and to order, visit: www.WGAN.info/giraffe360-pro

    Topics covered

    – Giraffe360 market insights
    – How to upsell immersive media services
    – Detailed walkthrough of new video production capabilities
    – Gaussian Splatting explained
    – Rendering timelines and scan strategies
    – Customization, branding, and automation
    – ZIP Code exclusivity and lead routing
    – Upcoming features: virtual twilight, more video formats, and global rollout

    45 min
  • 390. WGAN-TV | 1st PoV Giraffe360 GO Cam and Giraffe360 Deliverable Review

    In this WGAN-TV Podcast, guest host Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group), field-tests the Giraffe360 GO Camera in a real-world warehouse environment — walking through the scanning process, testing still photos, and reviewing the final deliverables.


    Tom captures multiple scan points inside a large warehouse on Mare Island, California, using the Giraffe360 GO Camera. Scans take around 58 seconds each, and the camera’s SLAM-like behavior allows it to record measurement data while being carried — enabling floor plan generation with minimal scan points. Tom uploads the project to the cloud later that day and receives the completed 3D tour, floor plan, and still photo by the following morning.

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    The Giraffe360 GO Camera is designed for real estate agents who want an easy-to-use, all-in-one camera for creating professional-looking property tours without needing extra devices. In contrast, the Giraffe PRO Camera is built with the advanced features and control that real estate photographers expect — making it ideal for high-volume professionals seeking refined results and maximum image quality.

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    Tom's final verdict? The Giraffe360 GO delivers a fast, user-friendly workflow without needing a tablet or phone. He finds the 12MP still photo useable, the ANSI 765–compliant floor plan impressive, and the 3D tour polished. However, he suggests slower transitions and Ken Burns-style effects in the auto-generated video for better viewer experience.

    WGAN Special Offer:

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    Two Giraffe360 Special Offers for WGAN Community

    Special Offer 1 - Giraffe360 Pro Camera (for real estate photographers):

    ✓ Get early access to the new Giraffe PRO Camera - WGAN exclusive 60-day trial offer – just $123 per month - Be among the first to try the all-new Giraffe PRO Camera as it officially launches. (Pre-Order Giraffe Pro Camera)

    Your Exclusive WGAN Offer Includes

    -- 10 free property projects (standard trial includes 5)
    -- All add-ons included at no extra cost for the trial period
    -- Free blue sky replacement if you subscribe annually following the trial
    -- Free WGAN-TV Training Academy Membership for 1 year
    -- Membership to the Giraffe Photographer Network with ZIP code exclusivity (2 ZIP codes per camera - US only)

    This limited-time trial offer is available till July 31, 2025. (Unless extended by Giraffe360)

    Special Offer 2 - Giraffe360 Go Camera (for real estate agents (or [real estate photographers that want to get started immediately and then switch to the Giraffe360 Pro Camera when it is ready to ship)

    -- Free Blue Sky Replacement for HDR Photos | Voucher Code: WGAN
    -- Build Your Plan: www.Giraffe360.com | Voucher Code: WGAN

    35 min
  • 389. WGAN-TV Fotello - Best AI Photo Editor for RE: Perfect Photos Every Time

    Fotello Special Offer: Free! Get up to 1,500 photos free on paid Fotello Membership using the WGAN Affiliate Link: www.WGAN.info/fotello | Code: WGAN (If you talk with a Fotello Representative)

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    -- How is it possible to get up to 75 real estate listing photos edited within two minutes?

    -- How good are edited real estate photos done by the Fotello AI-powered platform?
    -- What happens if you are not happy with your Fotello edited real estate listing photos?

    Stay Tuned ...

    Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Thursday, 19 June 2025 for:

    ✓ WGAN-TV Fotello: AI Photo Editor for Real Estate; Consistently Perfect Photos Every Single Time

    My guest is Fotello Co-Founder Harman Walia.

    Fotello is an AI-driven platform built specifically for real estate photographers to:

    ✓ save money
    ✓ save time
    ✓ streamline real estate listing photos editing workflow without sacrificing quality

    We’ll deep-dive into:

    ✓ How Fotello enables real estate photographers to deliver high-quality edits at scale
    ✓ Why AI is changing the game for photo editing speed, consistency, and client satisfaction
    ✓ What happens behind the scenes when you upload photos to the Fotello platform
    ✓ What makes Fotello different from other AI photo editing services

    Special Offer for the WGAN Community

    ✓ Free! Get up to 1,500 photos free on paid Membership using the WGAN Affiliate Link: www.WGAN.info/fotello | Code: WGAN

     

    58 min
  • 388. WGAN-TV | Giraffe360 Webinar #2: Giraffe PRO Camera Preview (5 June 2025)

    Giraffe360 Special Offer for the WGAN Community: www.WGAN.info/giraffe360-pro

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    Did you miss the second Giraffe360 Webinar: Giraffe PRO Camera Preview on 5 June 2025?


    Watch a recording of the entire Giraffe360 webinar above.

    Giraffe360 gave WGAN permission to share their webinar with the WGAN Community.

    This Giraffe360 webinar is packed with new product developments, including a deep-dive into the soon-to-ship Giraffe PRO Camera; the Giraffe360 new capture process, and major updates to its integrated hardware + AI platform.

    This WGAN-TV Podcast episode covers:

    ✓ The Giraffe360 vision for a fully integrated real estate media platform: from scan to marketing
    ✓ Detailed tech specs of the Giraffe PRO Camera including the new LiDAR 2.0 and 20.3MP Sony sensor
    ✓ A first look at the industry-first motorized auto-height tripod for precision double-height scans
    ✓ Dense point cloud data capture for higher accuracy and faster AI post-processing
    ✓ Real-time Giraffe360 ScanView capture visualization for better control and oversight on-site
    ✓ Introduction to Gaussian Splatting: photorealistic 3D models rendered into cinematic walkthrough videos
    ✓ Upgraded AI image rendering (Gen 3) with more flambient-style photo quality and faster turnaround
    ✓ ANSI-compliant floor plans for appraiser-grade accuracy
    ✓ Listing Spotlight: an all-new marketing automation platform for real estate agents
    ✓ Auto-generated social media “Sparks” and single-property websites built from scan data
    ✓ Details of the Photographer Program, including exclusive Zip Code territories and partner support
    ✓ Transparent answers to more than two dozen community questions during the extended Q&A

    And, there’s a special offer for the WGAN Community:

    Try the Giraffe PRO Camera risk-free for 60 days. Just $123 per month for two months with no long-term commitment. Scan up to 10 complete property listings at no additional charge. Includes all add-ons.

    -- For full details and to order, visit: www.WGAN.info/giraffe360-pro

    If you're watching after the offer expires, you can still redeem free blue sky replacement for HDR photos with Voucher Code WGAN at www.Giraffe360.com (Build your bundle and subscribe).

    Questions? Post them in the We Get Around Network Forum (below) or contact Giraffe360 directly at: www.Giraffe360.com

    Thanks again to Giraffe360 CEO Mikus Opelts, Chief Customer Officer Samy Jeffries, and R&D Lead Janis Beinerts for an informative, no-hype walkthrough of what’s next for real estate content creation.

    1 hr 14 min
  • 386. Giraffe360 Webinar #1 | Giraffe360 Photographer Program Introduction

    Special Offer: https://WGAN.info/giraffe360-pro

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    Giraffe360 Webinar #1 | Giraffe360 Photographer Program Intro


    Did you miss the Giraffe360 Pro Camera/Giraffe360 Photographer Program Introduction Preview Webinar?

    Watch a recording of the entire webinar above.

    Giraffe360 gave WGAN permission to share their June 5th, 2025 webinar.

    This webinar includes a live show-and-tell of the new Giraffe PRO Camera and its innovative motorized auto-height tripod—a first-of-its-kind innovation enhancing scan precision and speed. The tripod is a key part of the Giraffe PRO Camera system and underpins the platform’s enhanced accuracy and content generation.

    This WGAN-TV Podcast episode covers:

    – Why consumer expectations are outpacing the current real estate media offerings
    – A look at how the Giraffe360 all-in-one hardware + AI platform is reshaping real estate content
    – Introduction to the Giraffe360 Listing Spotlight for automated social media marketing
    – The upgraded Giraffe360 Content Studio with improved photo, video, and floor plan generation
    – Unveiling of the Giraffe PRO Camera with LiDAR 2.0, 20x point density, and cinematic video rendering
    – Details on the Giraffe360 Photographer Program and how to claim exclusive Zip Codes

    And, there’s a special offer for the WGAN Community:

    Try the Giraffe PRO Camera risk-free for 60 days. Just $123 per month for two months with no long-term commitment. Scan up to 10 complete property listings at no additional charge. Includes all add-ons.

    -- For full details and to order, visit: www.WGAN.info/giraffe360-pro

    If you're watching after the offer expires, you can still redeem free blue sky replacement for HDR photos with Voucher Code WGAN at www.Giraffe360.com (Build your bundle and subscribe).

    Questions? Post them in the We Get Around Network Forum or contact Giraffe360 at www.Giraffe360.com [Voucher Code: WGAN].

    1 hr 2 min
  • 387. WGAN-TV | Fotello AI Real Estate Photo Editing Versus My Human Photo Editors

    WGAN Special Offer:


    Start for free and get up to 1,500 images — that’s 25 listings with up to 60 photos each — edited at no cost when you subscribe to any paid plan (includes a 7-day money-back guarantee). Use the We Get Around Network affiliate link: www.WGAN.info/fotello and enter Voucher Code: WGAN

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    In this WGAN-TV Podcast, Guest Host Tom Sparks, Founder and CEO of Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group), showcases a real-world head-to-head comparison: the Fotello AI-powered photo editing platform versus a traditional human editor — with insights from REALTOR® and professional photographer Bruno Versaci.


    Tom uploads 195 bracketed images to Fotello, enables preferences like sky replacement and auto perspective correction, and receives a full gallery of edits within minutes — including a quick preview in just 4 minutes. Bruno evaluates the results and gives Fotello an A for quality, noting the crispness, vibrant tones, and impressive window pulls.

    Key takeaways from the episode:

    ✓ Speed + Quality: the Fotello edits are agent-ready fast — making urgent listings possible in under 30 minutes.
    ✓ Customization Options: Post-edit controls inside Fotello allow fine-tuning like contrast, exposure, and image style presets (e.g., Airy, Natural, Deep).
    ✓ Human vs AI quirks: Bruno points out subtle issues like inconsistent wall color rendering (white versus peach) and missed cable removal — but he also notes that the Fotello revision request feature makes corrections easy.
    ✓ AI tools evolving fast: New features include adding realistic fireplace flames and screen images to blank TVs — previously requiring Photoshop.
    ✓ Cost efficiency: For high-volume shooters, Fotello can cut editing expenses by hundreds per month — and Fotello will price match your current editor.

    Bruno emphasizes that while he sometimes uses Photoshop for fine details (like removing cords or furniture imprints), Fotello saves time and delivers impressive results — especially for agents and photographers with tight deadlines.

    Catch all WGAN-TV Podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or visit: www.WGAN-TV.com

     

    28 min

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