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	Text Me 5 Minutes Before WGAN-TV is Live \| WGAN-TV \| Matterport Pro3 Camera: First Impressions; plus, Pro3 versus Pro2 and Pro3 versus Leica BLK360 \| Guest: Southern 3D Tours Matterport 3D Imaging Specialist Larry Gamel \| Episode: 161 \| Thursday, 29 September 2022 \| \| @GamelLarry \| WGAN-TV Podcast \| WGAN-TV Podcast Matterport Pro3 Camera shot Matterport digital twin by Southern 3D Tours Matterport 3D Imaging Specialist Larry Gamel \| @GamelLarry Matterport Pro2 Camera shot Matterport digital twin by Southern 3D Tours Matterport 3D Imaging Specialist Larry Gamel \| @GamelLarry WGAN-TV \| Matterport Pro3 Camera: First Impressions and Pro3 Versus Matterport Pro2 Camera/Leica BLK360 Scanner Hi All, 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) What questions should I ask Larry during the show? Best, Dan Join the WGAN List \| Join WGAN Forum
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I rushed out and started doing some of my routine scans using the Pro3 this past weekend. I tried to be as mindful as possible of assembling the new gear deliberately and in a stepwise fashion. Here are a few things I noted after uploading the models (both are for vacation rentals) (observations in no particular order):

1. Did not have a single "low overlap", "scan alignment error", etc from either model scanning
2. The shorter scan time was definitely noticeable in the overall job times - shortened a 45 minute job in both cases to about 35 minutes.
3. The scanning of condo balconies (including a huge wrap-around balcony) went very well - the dollhouse is perfect, which blows me away after years of "black holes".
4. I did not see any stitching errors, which are so incredibly commonplace with the Pro2. The usual culprits - ceiling fans, railings, door frames - showed none of that.
5. However, I had some issues doing a "door closed - door open" in the condo living room. It creates more mesh from a distance apparently than the Pro2. Even applying the "Dee Johnson trim sandwich" to the glass sliding doors in question did not remove enough mesh to comfortably go through the opening.

One negative: I like the design generally and really appreciate that the thing isn't so top-heavy. However, because of the weight distribution, it places stress on the central axis. I was not pleased to see their material choice for the clamp on the quick-release. It seams that this would be susceptible to breaking over time. I would have used a quality high-tensile aluminum alloy or carbon fiber. I hope this is not an issue.

Other than that, the system seems to be well thought out and really delivers a great model. I'm sorry that I can't share the actual models because of client confidentiality.

Keith

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	@DanSmigrod I rushed out and started doing some of my routine scans using the Pro3 this past weekend. I tried to be as mindful as possible of assembling the new gear deliberately and in a stepwise fashion. Here are a few things I noted after uploading the models (both are for vacation rentals) (observations in no particular order): 1. Did not have a single "low overlap", "scan alignment error", etc from either model scanning 2. The shorter scan time was definitely noticeable in the overall job times - shortened a 45 minute job in both cases to about 35 minutes. 3. The scanning of condo balconies (including a huge wrap-around balcony) went very well - the dollhouse is perfect, which blows me away after years of "black holes". 4. I did not see any stitching errors, which are so incredibly commonplace with the Pro2. The usual culprits - ceiling fans, railings, door frames - showed none of that. 5. However, I had some issues doing a "door closed - door open" in the condo living room. It creates more mesh from a distance apparently than the Pro2. Even applying the "Dee Johnson trim sandwich" to the glass sliding doors in question did not remove enough mesh to comfortably go through the opening. One negative: I like the design generally and really appreciate that the thing isn't so top-heavy. However, because of the weight distribution, it places stress on the central axis. I was not pleased to see their material choice for the clamp on the quick-release. It seams that this would be susceptible to breaking over time. I would have used a quality high-tensile aluminum alloy or carbon fiber. I hope this is not an issue. Other than that, the system seems to be well thought out and really delivers a great model. I'm sorry that I can't share the actual models because of client confidentiality. Keith
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	The dollhouse with the yard fully intact, blows me away. This is definitely a step in the right direction. Too bad fall & winter is coming.
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