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| Hi, my name is Ray Velez. I am a Matterport Service Provider and I own Ravens Eye 3D Imaging in the Lehigh Valley. Looking to learn a lot from this site... | ||
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| Hi, my name is Trina Jones. Just brought the Matterport camera and want to try some luck with it. | ||
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| Hi. My name is Charles and I have just purchased a Matterport camera system and I'm busy setting up my website and getting some demo tours done to use as examples. This forum seems to answer a lot of the questions that I have. I'm based in Belgium so not a lot of Matterport users yet. Can't wait to get started. |
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| Hi all, My name is Richard and I have purchased Matterport last Christmas. Love the result, just open a business for real estate scans. Still having lots of problems, but it is getting better. Hope soon will able to scan quality scan soon. |
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| Hi everyone. I'm a newbie to 360 and learning 3dVista software. My plan is to have a business doing real estate work. Starting off with the Mi Sphere 360 camera. If you have any advise for me concerning the Mi Sphere camera, 3dVista software and the real estate 360 business I am all ears! | ||
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| Hello, My name is Mike and I just purchased the Matterport camera. I have been in the video business for almost 40 years. I shot panorama tours about 8 years ago and then I went to work full time. I have kept an eye on Matterport so I finally decided it was time to start having some fun! | ||
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| Hello, My name is Max and I just purchased the Matterport camera. I have been working with digital media (videos, graphics, animation, simulations and photograph) professionally and as a hobby for about 19 years. I became interested in Matterport when a friend asked for help scanning because he wanted to focus on photography. I’m hoping to get my own Matterport business going ASAP. | ||
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| Hi there! My name is Vee. Just received my Matterport today!! Looking to start a new path in life and finally do something that I’m passionate about. I’m also planning on dabbilibg in Social Media Marketing. Can’t wait to learn more!! | ||
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Ahh, well while it's is never comfortable, we were all the new kid on the block at one point right?  From my deep dives into the content so far it is clear that this is a very diverse and supportive community - one worth the awkward standing up and out as the new kid for. A bit about me:I am a just-shy-of die hard technocrat with a passion for trying to understand the artistic and humanistic factors in what is becoming a more and more systems driven world (yes, they are very opposing models at times, prone to leading into circular arguments, but NOT as at odds as most people think). I only say this to give some small insight into where most of my views, practices, etc. are founded as I "jump in" so to speak and start to get more involved with the community. I am am Ex: Adobe Sr. Business Process Manager and principal ld. out of Silicon Valley, CA (I live in the Santa Cruz mountains between San Jose and Santa Cruz for anyone in the area) I had a lot of amazing things I was able to be a part of with Adobe, and some piece of me will remain (especially because my wife still works there  ) I truly believe that we are all extremely lucky to be alive during this time, and he convergence of immersive technology (capability + affordability), human readiness/acceptance, and a solid line of pioneering corporations and individuals willing stand and fight to bring these amazing solutions into the mainstream. And so, I jump into the fray!While I firmly believe gear is secondary to the solution, let's face it, this is all new and creative, and as such can rabbit hole to gear capability discussions quickly. On the capture side I currently own a MatterPort Pro II device, an array of DSLR gear of the Canon variety (for standard photography as well as custom SkyBox old school 360s, etc), and imminently an Insta360 ONE X. As a major Virtual Reality technology proponent, advocate, expert and sometimes zealot, I also employ some related gear: Current-Gen HTC Vive, Oculus Rift in full 360 configuration, WMR (Windows Mixed Reality) inside-out 360 config utilizing the higher pixel density Samsung Odyssey HMU (Head Mounted Unit, pixel density = same as the HTC Vive Pro for those who follow VR) and Logitech depth-sensing HD cam for real-world -> VR Overlay recording. I also keep an Oculus Go in the lineup as a pseudo-VR element (true VR should be 90 Frames Per Second for full brain/body immersion, most rigs are not configured properly or not powerful enough to reach the unflinching 90FPS target) That being said, I look at the Oculus Go, and soon to come higher spec autonomous headsets as an important stepping stone for some, and a great tool for many of these direct engagements. I am hacking my way through the border for the moment as WebVR support etc. continues to flesh out. If anyone actually read this far, I am impressed, or possibly feeling a bit sorry for them. I am a very open person, and I believe that sharing knowledge is the only way to gain knowledge. I apologize ahead of tine for what I am sure could end up being a deluge of questions to the community as I further operationalize. I look forward to engaging with all of you in the forums or in any other ways that we might cross paths!Richard Stanton |
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| Hello Richard, I did read all of that - very impressive, look forward to seeing your work. | ||
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| Richard, I also read thru your intro and am waiting to see some of your input and insight with your Adobe background. | ||
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| Hello Everyone, I'm Luis from Buenos Aires,Argentina. I have a Virtual Tour venture with the Matterport camera. My company is Ambientar360. I am passionate about knowing all the possibilities that are presented with Virtual Reality technology. Thanks for letting me join the forum. |
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| Hi, My name is Gerald McAlister. Start up business in early development stage, New England 3D. I live in Massachusetts, USA, and will be offering services with both GeoCV and Matterport. Thank you for letting me join the group. Looking forward to learning all I can and contributing equally. Jerry |
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Hi everyone!  I'm Theresa Jensen located in Coralville/Iowa City, IA. Certified through the Google training program in 2014, I am privileged to know a host of the original photographers for many years, a few of whom made the switch to MP long before I did. I added MP to my list of services in July 2018 when we moved from rural Mt Pleasant, IA to the city. I provide this service alongside PanotourPro, Ptgui, videography, 360 video production, and architectural photography. Connecting to the professionals in the world of VR production has made life so precious for me. You're all as crazy as I am thinking that the world is seriously going to catch on one of these days. True professionals who are committed to excellent customer service and a great product is how it's happening. Glad to meet you all. Could not convert link |
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| Hi Everyone! My name is Andrew, I am a British photographer, but have lived in Germany for most of my professional life. My American colleague, Fred, lives near here as well and he got me onto Matterport, he may turn up here soon and introduce himself too. So it’s a kind of joint venture - we have done several things together before so we kind of know what works and what’s best avoided. Fred is a New York native so there’s not much in the way of real estate photography where he is lacking in experience. However, we hope to concentrate less on real estate here and more on museums, art galleries, industrial and commercial enterprises. Yesterday we did a music shop together. It has three floors and previous experience suggested beware of staircases (specially with thin parallel rods), so we produced three separate walkthrough files. (Put simply, entrance with sheet music and e-pianos, brass and percussion floor and guitar/amps floor.) The results are good so far, there is no escaping the fact that any less-than-pristine corner will show up. Matterport is a great tool, but it does seem weird sometimes to send the data “somewhere” and it comes back in a form you can use. Unlike, say, Photoshop where you can see every result while you're making it. For photographers, it’s strange not to be able to look through a lens, a rangefinder or on a ground glass screen. A monitor is kind of available after the 360° with a preview file, but it’s not quite the same. I think I’ve looked at quite a lot of Matterport info online, but there is no substitute for experience itself. So thanks for being here and allowing me on the forum. Look forward to exchanging ideas and experience! Cheers Andrew |
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| Hello everyone, my name is Thea, I am originally from Philippines but is traveling around the world. Right now I am based in Greece. My travels are my source of output and because of technology, I just recently am veering towards 360 and VR photography. I am looking forward to your inputs and insights ( I am reading and learning a lot already) This is a very helpful site Thank you! |
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| Hello everyone, I'm Brian, a Realtor turned real estate photographer. Looking to get into 3D tours and have enjoyed reading through these threads. See you around! Brian |
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| Hello folks I'm Ian and I live in the UK, in the north of England. I don't own a Matterport camera yet. I am planning on doing a bit of market research before fully committing, but have set up a website to this end. eyesites3d.co.uk I now plan to approach a few local estate agents to see if there would be any local interest in Matterport services. The market is structured very differently in the UK, compared to the US, and as 3D visualisation of properties has not really taken off here I am wondering whether the differences explain this apparent lack of interest. Ian |
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| Hi All, Toby here, currently based in the UK London but servicing London - Essex ways and beyond to Suffolk and Norfolk. Been doing Matterport for the last 6 Months now and finally finding my feet. Focusing mainly on commercial and some real estate. Look forward to meeting more likeminded people here Cheers Toby |
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| Hello everyone, My name is Craige, and I am the owner/operator/janitor of 'A Closer Look' located in Mooresville, NC. As many have already stated, I find this forum to be a great resource on Matterport, and how to approach using this tool to have a successful business. Off to a good start... Could not convert link Thanks Dan for your effort to provide the WGAN forum, I look forward to being a (continuing) member of this community. pura vida, Craige A Closer Look acloserlook3d.com |
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| Hi everyone, my name is Luca and I run a Real Estate Photography business called Lensit Studio in Seattle, WA. I just moved here from NY and am re-starting my photography business and have started offering Matterport services. I'm hoping this site will be a good resource for me for growing my business. -Luca www.lensitstudio.com |
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| Hi All, my name is David & I am currently in South Florida... I have been shooting real estate photography for the past 5 yrs & just bought the PRO2 3D... One scan done... Boy is this going to be fun... :-() on ig: StandBackImages | ||
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| Hello there WGANites, My name is Jay Verkamp and I currently moved to South America from Hollywood, CA. Please let me know if you need any remote help with websites, videos, or 3D tours. You can check my website at www.sounddronetech.com. I'm excited to be a part of this community. Happy 360'ing to all of you!--Jay Verkamp |
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| Good Morning Folks, Just a note to say hello and give you the skinny on what we do. Glad to help with any of the services we offer and looking forward to sharing and being a part of the WGAN Clan !!! Started in 1982 with my first wedding shot with a Nikon F3HP I was in love with photography and it continued to grow while I blossomed in my Retail Management career. My last film Cameras were eos1v HS and a Mamiya 645 Moved to digital in 99 with a Nikon DCS660 and moved back to Canon when the first EOS 1D came out. Today we Love the 1DXmkII's and all the Canon L Glass from the 11 to 24 to the 300 2.8 I have been Full time in imaging since 2001 We focus on Portraiture and commercial and have a full video suite with complete Audio and every thing to keep it steady or keep it moving. We added Realestate and property imaging many years ago but have been most excited about the addition of the iGuide system in June of 2017 Check it out look us up and all the best and Blessings to you Dan https://youriguide.com/2203_balsam_ln_eagle_river_wi |
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| My name is Darryl Biggs and am the President of Threat Mitigation-Risk Control Group, located in Arizona. Purpose of joining this group is that I'm looking at purchasing 3D Vista Pro and looking for the right camera for this software. I've been looking at the following cameras- Ultracker Aleta S2C, Ricoh V Theta, Vuze XR, Panono, and Matterport. This is to conduct Advances and then layout the buildings to team members in order to have an overview of the building in 2D, 3D and VT. I'm not sure if I could take the information from MP and import into 3D Vista, if not, then will need a camera that I can and looking for advice. I do own a DSL, however that would take to much time to take the photos. We usually have 30-60 minutes in a building to shoot and need a 360 degree camera. Thank you Darryl |
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| @DarrylB220 I would hold off just a little while and look at the Ricoh Theta z1, at about $999 a little cheaper but would probably do what you need. The reason to wait they are not available for about another week. Welcome to the forum. Ron |
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| @DarrylB220 Welcome ... Let's move your questions to this WGAN discussion. Best, Dan |
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